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A rigorous operative and pathologic protocol for RRSO increases the detection rate of occult ovarian malignancy in BRCA mutation carriers nearly seven-fold. If confirmed, this finding will alter postoperative management because additional staging, chemotherapy, and follow-up may be necessary in affected women.
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Conjugated equine estrogen alone and CEE + MPA increased the risk of urinary incontinence among continent women and worsened the characteristics of urinary incontinence among symptomatic women after 1 year.
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The accuracy of frozen section diagnosis for the assessment of the ovarian mass is good, with acceptable sensitivities for almost perfect specificities. Future studies on patient preferences for the different outcomes, as well as economic analysis, are needed for definite position of this diagnostic technique.
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Amoxicillin-Clavulanate vs Ciprofloxacin; AD Therapy and Cognitive Function; LDL Lowering in CHD Patients; FDA Actions
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Non-invasive prenatal diagnostic screening has become a hot topic of late. Large studies from England, Europe, and now 2 from the United States have borne out the efficacy of first trimester ultrasound determined nuchal translucency (NT) testing, with or without additional information provided by first trimester biochemical analysis (beta-hCG and PAPP-A).
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A third stage of labor longer than 18 minutes is associated with a significant risk of postpartum hemorrhage. After 30 minutes the odds of having postpartum hemorrhage are 6 times higher than before 30 minutes.
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Clinical trials for a male contraceptive that is a combination of progesterone and testosterone are expected to begin this year.
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I have been a subscriber to Contraceptive Technology Update for many years and rarely take issue with the content. I must, however, register my total surprise and dismay at your 25 Events to Know in Reproductive Health that appeared in the January 2005 issue.
