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Sepilian and Nagamani from the University of Texas in Galveston reported the results of rosiglitazone treatment in 12 obese women with polycystic ovaries and insulin resistance. These women were very heavy, with an average BMI of 40.4. The fasting insulin levels (an average of 46.0 µU) were clearly in the range of hyperinsulinemia due to an increase in insulin resistance.
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Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Dementia, FDA Actions.
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For patients with advanced ovarian carcinoma in whom primary cytoreductive surgery was considered to be maximal, the addition of secondary cytoreductive surgery to postoperative chemotherapy with paclitaxel plus cisplatin does not improve progression-free survival or overall survival.
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The mechanism for a possible adverse effect of hormone therapy on the biliary system is believed to be estrogen-induced increases in cholesterol saturation in the bile and progestin inhibition of gallbladder contraction, leading to gallstone formation.
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The SGO and ACOG referral guidelines effectively separate women with pelvic masses into 2 risk categories for malignancy. This distinction permits a rational approach for referring high-risk patients to a gynecologic oncologist for management.
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Treatment of Recent-Onset AF with the Pill-in-the-Pocket; Antibody Responses after Intradermal Flu Vaccination; Isosorbide Dinitrate and Hydralazine in HF; Acetyl-L-Carnitine Improves Pain, Nerve Regeneration, and Vibratory Perception; Levodopa and the Progression of Parkinsons Disease; Lifestyle, Diabetes, and Cardiovascular Risk Factors 10 years after Bariatric Surgery.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has strengthened the warning information on the labeling for the abortion drug mifepristone. The labeling change is in response to reports of infection, bleeding, and death among women who have taken the drug, according to the FDA.
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The next patient in your exam room is an adolescent female, who says shes interested in birth control pills. Her chief focus? While shes interested in contraception, she asks several questions about an acne pill.
