Obstetrics & gynaecology

Abnormal pap posthysterectomy for 30 percent of HIV+ women

(HealthDay)—About one-in-three HIV-infected women with no prehysterectomy history of abnormal Pap results have abnormal vaginal Pap results after hysterectomy, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Ob-gyns should promote HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—Obstetrician-gynecologists can play a critical role in reducing HIV transmission by promoting pre-exposure prophylaxis, according to a commentary published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Renal function tests stratify risk in pregnant women with HTN

(HealthDay)—Baseline renal function tests can stratify the risk of severe preeclampsia in pregnant women with chronic hypertension, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Bundle of practices can cut surgical site infections

(HealthDay)—Implementing a bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infection, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Endometriosis prevalence <25 percent in chronic pelvic pain

(HealthDay)—The prevalence of surgically confirmed endometriosis is less than 25 percent among women undergoing hysterectomy for chronic pelvic pain, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Misoprostol should be considered in postpartum hyperthermia

(HealthDay)—The synthetic prostaglandin E1 analogue misoprostol has known severe side effects and should be considered in cases of postpartum hyperthermia, rigors, and tachycardia, according to a case report published in ...

Oncology & Cancer

Substantial aggregate costs of care for cervical cancer

(HealthDay)—The costs of care for cervical cancer vary by phase of care, and aggregate costs are substantial, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Malignancy ups risk of post-hysterectomy readmission

(HealthDay)—Risk factors have been identified for 30-day readmission following hysterectomy, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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