Complications of Pregnancy
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Role of Anti-VEGF Therapy in Platinum-resistant Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
Bevacizumab is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting vascular endothelial growth factor and has documented single-agent activity in patients with recurrent ovarian cancer. -
Abortion pill advisory issued
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FDA gives nod to label change for misoprostol
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Does weight play a role in effectiveness?
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Reinforce instructions after Micronor alert
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Bleeding Patterns and Patient Satisfaction with LNG-IUS
Almost all of the women who elected to continue use of a levonorgestrel intrauterine system by replacement after the first 5-year interval had favorable bleeding patterns during the second 5 years of use, with almost half experiencing amenorrhea. -
Subcutaneous DMPA: Is It Time for Home Administration?
This randomized, controlled trial demonstrates that women are able to self-administer subcutaneous depot medroxyprogesterone acetate at home correctly and without complication. -
Passive Smoking Exposure and Preeclampsia
A study that has focused on patients who are exposed to second-hand smoke shows a higher rate of preeclampsia than nonsmokers. -
Oral drug no longer first-line for gonorrhea
Update your practice: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer recommends the oral antibiotic cefixime as a first-line treatment option for gonorrhea due to possible drug resistance. -
Dapivirine vaginal ring eyed for HIV prevention
Two sister studies have been launched in Africa to evaluate the ability of a new monthly vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine to safely prevent new HIV infections in women.