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Clomiphene better than letrozole to treat women with unexplained infertility
Large randomized trial data show that, although a safe treatment, the live-birth rate was lower with letrozole than with clomiphene or...
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New mobile app assists clinicians in assessing menopausal patients
The MenoPro app from NAMS also contains a component for patients
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Ebola: Essential facts for ObGyns
With the first death from Ebola in the United States reported, it becomes even more imperative that ObGyns know about this deadly disease. Should...
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Dutch study clarifies risk of attempted vaginal birth of breech fetus
Researchers found that 40% of women in the Netherlands with breech presentation at term still attempt vaginal birth; these deliveries generate a...
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ACOG issues guidelines for managing listeriosis during pregnancy
Treatment choices depend on the presence of fever for those exposed to food-born listeria
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States with higher malpractice rates have more cesarean deliveries and fewer vaginal deliveries
Researchers also ask, “Can a state birth injury fund reduce malpractice rates?”
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Multicenter study cites safety of power morcellation within an insufflated isolation bag
There are still concerns about the plausibility, safety, and efficacy of in-bag morcellation
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Laparoscopic power morcellation coverage will end as of September 1 for Blue Cross Blue Shield affiliate
The decision is the first of its kind by an insurance company and affects BCBS customers in three US states who will no longer be covered if...
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First large study on the risk of cancer spread using power morcellation pinpoints risk of uterine malignancy
Approximately one in 368 women undergoing hysterectomy have undetected uterine cancer, according to a new study, which did not specify the types...
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Fetal growth restriction may be underestimated in obese patients
In obese women, a customized growth curve predicted fetal growth restriction significantly better than the standard curve used in the United...
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Survey: ObGyns’ salaries rose slightly in 2013
Other findings: Male ObGyns still make more than their female counterparts (but women are more satisfied); those who are self-employed make more...