OB/GYN Clinical Alert – August 1, 2013

August 1, 2013

• Is Prescribing Bed Rest Unethical?

  A recent multicenter study has shown that restricted activity not only does not decrease the rate of preterm birth in nulliparous patients with cervical length < 3 cm, but it can actually double this risk.

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• Over-the-counter Access to Oral Contraceptives

  In this global survey, investigators found that in nearly 70% of countries, oral contraceptives (OCs) are available without a prescription.

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• PAP 3.0 — The Next Generation

  A new technique of evaluating liquid-based Pap smears has been developed to identify confirmed disease-specific mutations in patients with uterine and ovarian cancers.

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• Another Pill Scare: What Should Be Our Response?

  The drospirenone venous thrombosis controversy remains a topic of interest in Europe and is influencing prescribing practices.

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