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Excess Weight Gain in Pregnancy May Increase Risk for Overweight Children
A retrospective cohort study suggests that increased weight gain by pregnant women may increase the risk for overweight children at age 7 years.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Calcium Supplementation May Reduce Fracture Risk
A randomized controlled trial shows that calcium supplementation is associated with reduced risk for all fractures and minimal traumatic fractures in healthy adults younger than 80 years.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Reclast and Recothrom
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for zoledronic acid injection (Reclast), and a new packaging size and format for thrombin [rDNA origin] topical solution (Recothrom).
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis Reduces Risk for Postpartum Perineal Wound Complications
Women who received antibiotic prophylaxis vs placebo had reduced rates of perineal wound complications by 2 weeks postpartum, according to a prospective, randomized controlled trial.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Management of Herpes Simplex Infections Reviewed
A clinical evidence-based review provides a reference for primary care clinicians regarding recommended drug therapies and dosing schedules for the treatment of herpes simplex infections.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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One in 10 Girls Engages in Frequent Binge Eating or Purging
A new study suggests that 10% of adolescent girls and 3% of boys binge eat or purge at least once a week.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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FDA Approvals: Herceptin, Eloxatin, Extended-Release Venlafaxine HCl
The FDA has approved new treatment regimens for trastuzumab (Herceptin), labeling updates for oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), and a new generic formulation for extended-release venlafaxine HCl.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Estradiol Spray May Help Control Postmenopausal Hot Flushes
In a randomized controlled trial, transdermal estradiol spray applied daily reduced vasomotor symptoms in postmenopausal women with moderate to severe hot flushes.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Sinecatechins May Be Effective for Anogenital Warts
In a randomized, double-blind trial of men and women with anogenital warts, use of sinecatechins, a green tea extract, was effective and well tolerated, and warts did not recur.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Behavioral Intervention Reduces Recurrent Sexually Transmitted Infections in Teens
SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) was significantly effective in reducing recurrent sexually transmitted infections in African American and Mexican American teens.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Management of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women Reviewed
A laboratory and ultrasound evaluation can clarify the diagnosis of chronic pelvic pain in women if an evaluation does not reveal a specific diagnosis, but few treatment modalities have been helpful.
Medscape Medical News, June 2008
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Daily Moderate Alcohol Intake Linked to Lower Risk for Hip Fracture
A systematic review and meta-analysis shows that 0.5 to 1.0 drinks per day are associated with lower risk for hip fracture.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Transdermal Estrogen Does Not Up Risk of Venous Thromboembolism?
Transdermal delivery of estrogen does not appear to be linked with the same risk for venous thromboembolism as that seen with oral estrogen, a meta-analysis suggests.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Postmenopausal Status May Increase Risk for the Metabolic Syndrome
A study shows that the risk for the metabolic syndrome increases up to 14 years since menopause and that postmenopausal status has different effects during different periods since menopause.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Guidelines Issued About Lack of Evidence for Screening for Gestational Diabetes
The US Preventive Services Task Force has issued a recommendation statement and systematic review about lack of evidence to recommend screening for gestational diabetes.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Health-Related Quality of Life Not Linked to Hormone Therapy
In a longitudinal study, health-related quality of life did not increase women's initiation of hormone therapy, nor did hormone therapy improve health-related quality of life.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Ultrasound Added to Mammography Finds More Breast Cancer
For women at high risk for breast cancer, adding ultrasound to mammography finds more cases of cancer but increases the false-positive rate.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Guidelines Issued on Pertussis, Tetanus, Diphtheria Prevention in Pregnant Women and Newborns
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has issued guidelines on the prevention of pertussis, tetanus, and diphtheria in pregnant and postpartum women and their infants.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Abdominal Adiposity Linked to Hot Flashes in Menopausal Women
In the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation, abdominal adiposity was associated with hot flashes in menopausal women
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
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Costs of Heavy Drinking: Arterial Stiffness, Hypertension for Men, and Enlarged Hearts for Women
A study examining the link between heavy binge drinking, arterial stiffness, and cardiac structure and function has shown that the consumption of alcohol affects men and women differently.
Medscape Medical News, May 2008
