Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Headlines

Does Breast-Feeding Improve Child Cognitive Development?

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:00:34 EDT

Dr. George Lundberg discusses how breast-feeding may improve child cognitive development.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Caution Urged Over Large-Scale HPV Vaccination Programs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

An editorial urges caution over introducing large-scale HPV vaccination programs because many essential questions are still unanswered.
Medscape Medical News

Preeclampsia May Increase Risk for End-Stage Renal Disease

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that the absolute risk for end-stage renal disease in women who have had preeclampsia is low but that preeclampsia is a marker of increased risk for subsequent end-stage renal disease.
Medscape Medical News

Smoking in Young Women Linked to Higher Stroke Risk

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

Researchers have identified a dose-response relationship between cigarette smoking and ischemic stroke risk.
Medscape Medical News

Maternal Screening for Down Syndrome Accurate in HIV-Infected Women

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:39:43 EDT

Maternal biochemical serum screening for Down syndrome in pregnancy is accurate in HIV-infected women, according to a report in the August Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Reuters Health Information

Predictors of Premature Gonadal Failure in Women With Lupus Identified

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 10:42:58 EDT

In addition to cyclophosphamide use, higher disease activity levels and Texan-Hispanic ethnicity predict a shorter time to premature gonadal failure in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), research shows.
Reuters Health Information

Older Women and Fresh Assisted Reproduction Treatment - Success Rates and Cost of a Live Birth

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:55:17 EDT

Data from this study may be helpful in counseling women age 45 and older who are infertile.
Medscape Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

Nurses Journal Scan, June 2008

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:57:11 EDT

Some very interesting topics this month include overweight/obese nurses, prenatal screening, shortage of pediatric nurse educators, new grad orientation, and honey and MRSA.
Medscape Nurses

Heart Rate Variability Useful in Management of Fetal Growth Retardation

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:55:44 EDT

Short-term fetal heart rate variation (STV) appears to be helpful in detecting fetal compromise and for timing delivery of severely growth-retarded fetuses, Spanish and UK researchers report in the August issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
Reuters Health Information

Specialty Care Advised for Gestational Trophoblastic Neoplasia Failing Monotherapy

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:46:53 EDT

Women with high-risk gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, as well as those who fail initial single-agent therapy, should be referred to a specialized trophoblastic disease center to maximize the chance for cure, physicians at Northwestern University in Chicago recommend.
Reuters Health Information

Online Community Displays the "Intimacy" of Diabetes

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:35:16 EDT

Patients with diabetes and their loved ones form special bonds while sharing stories and experiences at the blog, Six Until Me.
Medscape Med Students

Anastrozole Associated With Joint Symptoms in Patients With Breast Cancer

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

In women with breast cancer, the risk factors for joint symptoms include past hormone replacement therapy, hormone receptor positivity, past chemotherapy treatment, obesity, and anastrozole treatment.
Medscape Medical News

Why Should I Report an Adverse Drug Event?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:14:52 EDT

Individual clinicians can play a vital role in detecting potentially serious adverse drug events -- and the safety of our drug supply depends on them.
Medscape Pharmacists

P-4-P? How about P-B4-P?

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:37:26 EDT

A new twist on a popular new language by Bob Morrow, MD, in his latest video blog for the "Transparent Practice" series.
Medscape Family Medicine

Reproductive Factors Linked to Dysglycemia in Middle-Aged Women

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:00:00 EDT

A study shows that gestational diabetes and other reproductive factors are associated with dysglycemia in middle-aged women of many ethnicities without a previous diagnosis of diabetes.
Medscape Medical News

Doxorubicin-Zoledronic Acid Sequence Effective Against Experimental Breast Cancer

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:29:53 EDT

Sequential treatment with doxorubicin followed by zoledronic acid is effective in a mouse model of breast cancer, according to a report in the August 20th issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Reuters Health Information

Does Your Patient's Race Affect the Care That You Deliver?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:58:46 EDT

Carolyn Clancy, MD, Director, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Maryland, describes how to eliminate racial disparities in your practice.
The Medscape Journal of Medicine

Are Osteoporosis Risks Being Overlooked?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:05:08 EDT

Missed opportunities for osteoporosis detection and treatment following fractures are common.
Medscape Pharmacists

Tibolone Decreases Fracture, Breast Cancer, but Doubles Stroke Risk

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:59:00 EDT

Results of the randomized LIFT trial show that tibolone, approved for treatment of menopausal symptoms, has positive effects on fracture, breast cancer, and possibly colon cancer but increased stroke risk in women with osteoporosis and should not be used in those with stroke risk factors.
Medscape Medical News

What Is My Legal Obligation if I Allow an Intoxicated Patient to Drive Home?

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:42:01 EDT

Can you be sued if you allow an intoxicated patient to drive home from an appointment?
Medscape Nurses