Common gynecologic conditions carry hefty price tagNew estimates put costs of endometeriosis, dysfunctional bleeding at $3 billion per year Pregnant women not getting message to limit weight gainYet they are willing to listen to their doctors Research Highlights: Methods to improve “real world” efficacy of OCs Two recently published studies investigated two different approaches. Clinical update on urticaria Robot negates need for thrombosis prophylaxis Venous thromboembolism rates low after endometrial cancer surgery, suggesting heparin may be unnecessary Prion warning issued for fertility products Transvaginal ultrasound avoids abdominal fat Technique better reveals fetal anatomy in obese women Put pain relief in patients’ hands during labour Patient-controlled epidural uses smaller amounts of anesthetic while producing similar satisfaction rates Clinic helps prevent recurrent preterm birth Aggressive approach cuts this complication by 28% Study touts intrapartum screening for group B strep Testing during labour finds cases that otherwise would be missed First Previous 39 40 41 42 43 Next Last