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Vitamin D Supplementation and Bone Mineral Density: Is There an Effect?
This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and found no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on the hip or spine and a small and significant increase in femoral neck BMD. -
The Effect of Yoga, Exercise, and Omega-3s on Menopausal Symptoms
This 12-week, randomized, controlled trial assessed the effect of yoga, exercise, and omega-3 supplements on menopausal symptoms in 355 women. Yoga slightly improved quality of life, whereas exercise and omega-3s did not. -
Adding to Survival ( Again): Cervix Cancer
Bevacizumab added to chemotherapy, particularly paclitaxel and cisplatin, was efficacious in all response outcomes (objective response, progression-free survival, and overall survival) without diminution in quality of life or unacceptable toxicity. -
Annual Mammography Screening: The Debate Continues
Although annual screening mammography did increase the detection rate of non-palpable tumors, it did not reduce mortality from breast cancer over 25 years of follow-up. -
Continuous Use of Non-androgenic OC Improves Endometriosis Pain and Endometrioma Reoccurrence
Compared to cyclic use, a drospirenone-containing oral contraceptive pill used in a continuous fashion after the removal of an endometrioma is associated with a reduction in dysmenorrhea, non-menstrual pelvic pain, and reoccurrence of endometrioma formation. -
OB/GYN Clinical Alert - Full April 2014 Issue in PDF
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The 21/7 Combined OCP: Is It Time to Abandon This Formulation?
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Improving Adherence: Who's Doing the Work?
Approximately 50% of patients with chronic illnesses do not adhere to indicated medications, treatment regimens, and healthy lifestyle changes.
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Two-step Screening for Ovarian Cancer: A ‘Scissor-step’ Forward?
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Infectious Disease Malpractice: The $1.2 Million Miscommunication