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Clinical Briefs in Primary Care supplement
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Thyroid Disease in Pregnancy
Overt maternal hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism each complicate about 3/1000 pregnancies. However, subclinical hypothyroidism can accompany as many as 2.5% of pregnancies. Both problems require careful surveillance because of the potential to cause significant maternal and fetal complications. -
Farewell and Welcome
OB/GYN Clinical Alert editorial board transitions. -
Reproductive and Sexual Function after Gastric Bypass Surgery
In a prospective cohort of obese, reproductive-aged women, there were no changes in the number of ovulatory cycles, but there was a shortening of the follicular phase and an improvement in sexual function after gastric bypass surgery. -
Lowering Blood Pressure but Raising the Risk of Hip Fracture
The risk of hip fracture goes up for about 6 weeks immediately after older people start taking antihypertensives. -
Clinical Briefs in Primary Care Supplement
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Tight vs Loose Rate Control in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation
The Rate Control Efficacy in Permanent Atrial Fibrillation (RACE II) trial compared strict rate control vs lenient rate control in patients with permanent atrial fibrillation. -
Stroke Alert: A Review of Current Clinical Stroke Literature
Mediterranean diet can reduce risk for stroke -
Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae an Increasing Threat in the United States
The frequency of isolation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae is increasing in the U.S., with the highest prevalence in the northeastern region. -
Pharmacology Watch: New Study on Chelation Therapy Proves Controversial
Chelation therapy for cardiovascular disease; statins and kidney injuries; chlorthalidone for hypertension; and FDA actions.