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An early chapter in the evolution of the pregnancy test

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In the aftermath of the WTC tragedy: Dr. Lockwood's first-person account.

As the life expectancy of women increases, so does the importance of preserving bone health. What are the modifiable risk factors for osteoporosis? What therapies are appropriate for which patients?

The Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel contains several important changes that will directly affect the way women at risk for the disease are cared for. Here's a practical guide that will help you put the guidelines to good use.

The Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel contains several important changes that will directly affect the way women at risk for the disease are cared for. Here's a practical guide that will help you put the guidelines to good use.

Can you get insurers to pay you for a procedure like endometrial biopsy performed at the same time as a problem-oriented visit? Sometimes. Be sure to bone up first on the intricacies of proper coding.

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Unconventional remedies used during pregnancy fall into two broad categories. In the first of this two-part overview, we cover nonpharmacologic approaches like acupuncture, massage, and aromatherapy. Part 2 will discuss herbs and nutritional supplements.

Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women in the US, but ob/gyns are missing opportunities to detect and assist victims. Periodic screening of all patients is recommended.

Commonly seen in the vaginal mucosa of sexually experienced individuals, these microorganisms are components of the abnormal flora associated with BV.

Defined as any blood loss that cannot be compensated for physiologically, PPH can sometimes be prevented with prostaglandins. An effective treatment strategy may include IV fluids, packed RBCs, oxytocin, and/or surgery.

Delayed development can represent conditions ranging from problems that are easily treatable to life-threatening illness. The clinician's understanding of normal pubertal milestones shapes a diagnostic framework for identifying the underlying problem.