Search Results - "Primary care update for Ob/Gyns"

Management of Krukenberg tumors: an 11-year experience and review of the literature by McGill, Frances, Ritter, Diane B., Rickard, Carrie, Kaleya, Ronald N., Wadler, Scott, Greston, Wilma M.

“…Purposes: The Montefiore Medical Center (MMC) experience with Krukenberg tumors (gastrointestinal cancer metastatic to the ovary) was reviewed 1) in order to…”
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Phytoestrogens: a potential role in hormone replacement therapy by Lotke, Pamela S

“…Phytoestrogens are plant substances that are recognized to have varying degrees of estrogenic activity. As the demographics of our society move toward an aging…”
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Postpartum depression: a cross-cultural perspective by Bashiri, Nasrin, Spielvogel, Anna M

“…The postpartum period represents a time of increased risk for psychiatric disorders. Mood disorders include postpartum blues, transient depressive symptoms…”
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Obesity in women of childbearing age: risks, prevention, and treatment by Cogswell, Mary E, Perry, Geraldine S, Schieve, Laura A, Dietz, William H

“…This article reviews the health burden of obesity, its treatment and prevention, and potential barriers to care with special emphasis on adult women of…”
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Bacterial vaginosis by Wang, Jeff

“…Bacterial vaginosis is the most common cause of vaginitis, affecting over 3 million women in the United States annually. Depopulation of lactobacilli from the…”
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Toxoplasmosis by Gagne, Sylvia Siegfried

“…Toxoplasma gondii is a unicellular protozoan. The definitive hosts, cats, produce hardy oocysts and sporozoites. Ingestion by a nonfeline leads to the…”
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Cervical cancer screening in developing countries by Soler, Maria Elena, Gaffikin, Lynne, Blumenthal, Paul D

“…In developing countries, cervical cancer remains a clinical problem of public health proportions. Eighty percent of the approximately 400,000 new cases of…”
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Post-cesarean related infection and vaginal preparation with povidone–iodine revisited by Guzman, Melissa A, Prien, Samuel D, Blann, David W

“…The objective of this study was to ascertain whether vaginal preparation with povidone-iodine before Cesarean delivery would reduce the incidence of…”
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Group A streptococcal pharyngitis by DuBose, Kimberly C

“…Acute pharyngitis is a common illness in both children and adults, caused by a wide variety of microbial agents. In children, approximately 20% of pharyngitis…”
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Phytoestrogens as hormone replacement therapy: an evidence-based approach by Carusi, Daniela

“…Postmenopausal women have sought nonestrogen alternatives to hormone replacement in order to avoid possible risks and side effects of the therapy. Selective…”
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Sulfonamide antibiotics by Connor, Erin E.

“…Sulfonamides are among the most widely used antibiotics in the world. They have been in clinical use since 1968. In primary care medicine, sulfonamides are…”
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Lead toxicity during pregnancy by Weizsaecker, Katharina

“…Lead poisoning among pregnant women is a significant public health problem, especially in urban settings with large immigrant populations. Serious toxic…”
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Postpartum depression by Alici-Evcimen, Yesne, Sudak, Donna M.

“…Obstetricians must be familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of postpartum depression (PPD), as they are the first contact physicians of most postpartum…”
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Preparation for an elective surgical procedure in a Jehovah’s Witness: a review of the treatments and alternatives for anemia by Gyamfi, Cynthia, Yasin, Salih Y

“…Anemia in a Jehovah’s Witness can be a challenging situation for the general obstetrician and gynecologist. With today’s multicultural society, this issue is…”
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Acute bronchitis: a review of diagnosis and evidence-based management by Whiteside, James L, Whiteside, John W

“…Obstetricians and gynecologists are increasingly involved in primary care. Acute bronchitis is among the most common ambulatory complaints. Although the cause…”
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A survey on the management of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy by obstetrician/gynecologists by Power, Michael L, Holzman, Gerald B, Schulkin, Jay

“…Our objective was to survey obstetrician/gynecologists concerning their management of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. We mailed a survey on nutrition during…”
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Opinions and practices among providers regarding sexual function: Do we ask the questions? by Leonard, Caroline, Rogers, Rebecca G

“…There is a paucity of current literature exploring provider attitudes toward discussing sexual function in routine gynecological care. Our objective in this…”
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Clinical manifestations and treatment of gout by Wright, Jason D, Pinto, Anil B

“…Gout results from the deposition of urate crystals in a variety of soft tissues throughout the body. Currently over half a million American women suffer from…”
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The DES (diethylstilbestrol) years: bridging the past into the future by Martino, Martin A., Nevadunsky, Nicole S., Magliaro, Thomas J., Goldberg, Michael I.

“…Between the years 1941–1971, it is estimated that between 5 million and 10 million pregnancies were exposed to diethylstilbestrol (DES). 1 The adverse…”
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Treatment of uterine fibroids by Aubuchon, Mira, Pinto, Anil B, Williams, Daniel B

“…Uterine leiomyomas are benign tumors that arise from myometrial smooth muscle cells. They are present in 20–25% of women of reproductive age. These benign…”
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