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Association Between Maternal Characteristics, Abnormal Serum Aneuploidy Analytes, and Placental Abruption
Synopsis: A study using data from the California State Prenatal Screening Program has indicated a strong relationship between abnormal first and second trimester analyte values, as well as maternal characteristics, with placental abruption. This has stimulated a discussion of the possible benefit of retaining this type of biochemistry screening for prediction of other pregnancy complications. -
Risk Reduction Salpingectomy for Permanent Contraception: Ready for Prime Time?
Synopsis: After a province-wide educational campaign advocating salpingectomy at the time of benign gynecologic surgery for ovarian cancer risk reduction, the incidence of salpingectomy rose sharply in British Columbia. This was associated with a modest increase in operative time but no increase in overall surgical morbidity. -
Genetic Variance in the Response to Diuretic Therapy for Hypertension
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Amiodarone vs. Lidocaine for Shock-Resistant Ventricular Fibrillation
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Tirofiban vs. Abciximab During PCI
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Disease Persistence in Patients with Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia Undergoing Electrosurgical Conization
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Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy: A Response to the Critics
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Oncologists’ Attitudes Toward and Practices in Giving Bad News: An Exploratory Study
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Endometrial Thickness as a Test for Endometrial Cancer in Women With Postmenopausal Vaginal Bleeding
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Dairy Consumption, Obesity, and the Insulin Resistance Syndrome in Young Adults: The CARDIA Study