Misoprostol Unhelpful for IUD Insertion
October 7, 2013
Misoprostol for cervical ripening prior to insertion of an IUD in nulliparous women not only did not improve ease of insertion for the provider but resulted in increased procedure-related pain.
Jamie Habib
Are Angiogenic Growth Factors the Future of Fibroid Therapy?
October 5, 2013
Evidence indicates that angiogenic growth factors have an important role in fibroid pathophysiology, including abnormal vasculature and fibroid growth and survival.
Navigating Breast Density Laws
October 4, 2013
Breast density laws ensure that women receive critical breast-health information, supporters say, but many of the laws broadly classify breast density and fail to account for varying levels of risk.
Laser Fibers for Urological Surgery Don’t Conform to Standard Measurements
September 28, 2013
The actual measurements of the total and core diameters of laser fibers used for urological surgery do not conform to the advertised measurements, a new study found.
10-Year Data Supports Shorter Radiotherapy for Breast Cancer
September 20, 2013
The use of 40 Gy in 15 fractions over 3 weeks is as effective and causes less damage to nearby tissue than a higher total dose of radiotherapy for breast cancer.
Surgical Management of Menorrhagia
September 16, 2013
The successful management of heavy menstrual bleeding with endometrial resection or ablation depends more on the surgeon’s skill than the technique used.
Health Disparities in Uterine Fibroid Patients: a Q&A
September 10, 2013
The findings of a recent study have shown that uterine fibroid tumors are more common and more severe in African American women compared with white women. Find out how you can better treat uterine fibroid tumors in this high-risk population.
Updated Guidance for Vulvovaginal Atrophy
September 6, 2013
The best first- and second-line therapies for vulvovaginal atrophy are highlighted in an updated position statement from The North American Menopause Society.
Changes to Perioperative Care Improve Outcomes
September 4, 2013
The use of an enhanced recovery pathway for perioperative care in complex gynecological surgery can reduce length of hospital stay, need for narcotic pain control, and costs.
Protein Markers Help Predict Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
August 31, 2013
A new index using protein markers can identify ovarian cancer cases at high and low risk for recurrence and discriminate between short- and long-term survivors.
