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Survey: Burnout is widespread among US physicians
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- Janelle Yates
Almost one in two US physicians has a symptom of burnout
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New data: HIV-infected women do not have an elevated risk of cervical cancer
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
A recent study found similar rates of cervical precancer and cancer among HIV-infected women and HIV-negative women who had normal cervical...
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Income declined for many ObGyns from 2011 to 2012
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
A recent survey reveals lackluster earnings in the specialty as a whole, although 26% of ObGyns reaped greater profits
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Gaps in Chlamydia testing threaten reproductive health, CDC warns
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
Both the rate of screening for Chlamydia trachomatis infection and the rate of retesting patients after treatment fall far below recommended...
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New cervical Ca screening guidelines recommend less frequent assessment
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
Annual assessment increases the harms of cervical cancer screening, compared with longer intervals, according to updated guidelines
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Risk of 3 types of ovarian cancer higher in women who have endometriosis
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
A team of researchers reports that women who have a history of endometriosis are significantly more likely to develop clear-cell, endometrioid, or...
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Genital herpes can reactivate despite high-dose antiviral therapy
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
The antivirals aciclovir and valaciclovir are clinically effective, a new study confirms—but they do not prevent shedding of the virus, even at a...
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New data: HPV testing is best cervical screening option for all women over 30
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
A study finds co-testing to be superior to cytology alone
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Data on liability claims offer bright spots for ObGyns— and sobering statistics
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
Twenty-five years of claims data from the Physician Insurers Association of America suggest that things are improving in obstetrics and gynecology...
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The birth rate among US teens fell to a record low in 2010
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
Births to women 15 to 19 years old reached the lowest rate ever recorded
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MRI isn’t of much benefit to women with breast cancer—despite a rise in its use
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
Magnetic resonance imaging doesn’t appear to improve survival or to guide patient selection for breast-conserving surgery
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Radiotherapy halves the rate of recurrence after breast-conserving cancer surgery
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
In the latest analysis from the Early Breast Cancer Trialists’ Collaborative Group, radiotherapy proved effective at reducing the rate of...
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New data: Foley catheter is as effective as prostaglandin gel for induction of labor—with fewer side effects
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
Findings from a randomized, controlled trial suggest that the Foley catheter “should at least be considered” for induction of labor in women who...
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Noninvasive test identifies more than 98% of Down syndrome cases
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
But is it ready for prime time? Three critical questions remain unanswered, an expert says.
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Rate of hospitalization for pregnancy-related stroke jumps 50% over 12 years
- Author:
- Janelle Yates
The greatest increase is seen during the postpartum period. What can you do to lower a patient’s risk?