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What’s the Buzz about Measuring Ovarian Reserve?
Investigators have attempted to develop screening tests to measure the term “ovarian reserve.” It is important for clinicians to understand the usefulness and limitations of these screening tests and to be able to interpret the results for themselves and their patients.
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Urinary and Bowel Symptoms in Women with Suspected Gynecological Malignancy
Pelvic floor disorders are common in women before surgery for suspected gynecological malignancy.
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Early Menopause and CVD Risk: A Call for HRT?
A meta-analysis suggests that early menopause increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and all-cause mortality.
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Treatment and Prevention of Preeclampsia
A recent study suggested that sildenafil could temporarily stabilize patients with preeclampsia, while improving blood flow to and from the placenta.
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Clinical Briefs
In this section: improving CPAP adherence; drug therapy for type 2 diabetes; and correcting inhaler techniques.
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Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tablets (Yosprala)
The combination is indicated for patients who require aspirin for secondary prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events and who are at risk of aspirin-associated gastric ulcers.
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Headaches in the Elderly: A Non-specific Marker for Stroke Risk
Non-migrainous headaches, for which there are many causes, appear to be a risk factor for stroke in an elderly population, but the mechanism is uncertain.
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The Growing Threat of Pyelonephritis Caused by Antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli
In patients with acute pyelonephritis due to Escherichia coli presenting to one of 10 EDs, the prevalence of fluoroquinolone resistance ranged from 6.3% to 19.9%, and the prevalence of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase production was 2.6% to 12.2%.
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Effects of Aspirin on Risk of Early Recurrent Stroke After Transient Ischemic Attack and Ischemic Stroke
Aspirin administered early after the onset of transient ischemic attack symptoms substantially reduces the risk of developing a stroke.
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Right Ventricular Function Predicts Outcomes in Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Right ventricular dysfunction is common in dilated cardiomyopathy and frequently recovers with medical therapy for heart failure. Recovery of right ventricular function predicts subsequent improvement in left ventricular function and is associated with better outcomes.