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Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

Coverage of 36th AAGL Congress November 2007, Washington, DC

To investigate the accuracy of Osteoporosis Self-assessment Tool for Asians (OSTA) in identifying the risk of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.

This month's questions answered by:Harvey S. Marchbein, MD, Chairman,OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Editorial Advisory Board

Questions this month have been answered by:Maria Luisa Bianchi, MD, Italy, OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Editorial Advisor

Questions this month have been answered by:Maria Luisa Bianchi, MD, Italy, OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Editorial Advisor

The live attenuated vaccine should not be used in pregnant women given the small risk of viremia after administration.

The latest in medical products for obstetrics and gynecology.

Three authorities offer advice on diagnosing and treating postmenopausal bleeding, symptomatic fibroids in perimenopausal women, and dry eye.

The authors say that this formula-which focuses on the size of both the baby and the mother-allows obstetricians to determine which women are at greatest risk for shoulder dystocia with permanent brachial plexus injury.

Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to be obese and to die from co-existing illnesses. Here are at least five ways gynecologists can help them live longer-with a better quality of life.

Endometrial cancer survivors are more likely to be obese and to die from co-existing illnesses. Here are at least five ways gynecologists can help them live longer-with a better quality of life.

Most studies suggest that certain oral hypoglycemic agents can be safely used in pregnancy. If patients are unable to commit to or be adherent to insulin therapy, oral glyburide may be an appropriate alternative.

Neither extended nor exclusive breastfeeding have an impact on the risk of allergy and asthma development in children, according to research published online Sept. 11 in BMJ.

Recent articles attest to a growing interest in an alternative way to provide reimbursement for health-care services in both the United States and Great Britain. Individual physicians, multispecialty groups, and hospitals are rewarded for meeting pre-established quality and/or expense targets for their services.

Yeasts are normally found on body surfaces in low numbers, and they usually do not cause any problems. But when people are exposed to certain risk factors, yeasts can overgrow causing symptomatic infections.

This month's questions answered by:Harvey S. Marchbein, MD,Chairman, OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Editorial Advisory Board, Paul D. Burstein, M.D., FACOGOBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Ronald Barentsen, MD, PhDOBGYN.net Editorial Advisor Michael Kleerekoper, M.B., B.S.,OBGYN.net Editorial Advisor