Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Ask The Experts

Ask the Experts: Ob/Gyn & Women's Health

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Can Venlafaxine Treat Menopausal Hot Flashes? Antidepressants have been studied as alternatives to estrogen therapy for management of vasomotor symptoms.
Ask the Experts, May 2011
Why Is the OGTT Used in Pregnancy? Diagnosis of gestational diabetes mellitus requires use of oral glucose.
Ask the Experts, February 2011
Should Proton-Pump Inhibitors Be Avoided in Pregnant Women? Recent news about possible cardiac anomalies in pregnant women exposed to proton-pump inhibitors raises concerns among providers and patients.
Ask the Experts, February 2011
Who Needs Serum Testing for Genital Herpes? Testing is recommended for certain patients, although there are drawbacks to testing as well as benefits.
Ask the Experts, February 2011
How Should Enoxaparin Be Dosed for VTE Prevention? How do you define "higher" prophylaxis doses of enoxaparin?
Ask the Experts, February 2011
Is it Safe to Conceive While on Methotrexate? Is it safe to conceive while the man or woman is taking methotrexate? Dr. Stephen Paget answers this question and reviews which rheumatologic medications are contraindicated in pregnancy.
Ask the Experts, January 2011
What Do I Do With a Woman Who Is Pregnant and on Biologics? With the increasing use of therapeutic monoclonal antibodies, more women of childbearing age are taking these agents. Should they stop during pregnancy, and if so, when?
Ask the Experts, January 2011
Nevirapine to Prevent Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission Review the guidelines for using an NNTRI in mothers in labor who may be HIV-positive.
Ask the Experts, December 2010
What Are the Signs of an Infected Body Piercing or Tattoo? Ink and body jewelry are becoming more popular. Learn how to distinguish normal healing from possible infection.
Ask the Experts, November 2010
Can High-Fructose Corn Syrup Exacerbate Liver Disease? Could sugar indulgence be slowly killing us?
Ask the Experts, October 2010
How Can I Help Teens Who Are Victims of Cyberbullying? I cared for an adolescent recently who told me about some disturbing experiences she had online with other teens. It sounds like cyberbullying. How can I help her?
Ask the Experts, October 2010
Which HPV Vaccine Should I Administer to Patients? Now that there are 2 vaccines against HPV, the question is, which vaccine to use in the office? Common questions about the 2 vaccines are answered here.
Ask the Experts, September 2010
Can the Duration of Aromatase Inhibitor Therapy Exceed 5 Years? Does extended-duration aromatase inhibitor therapy provide additional benefits in preventing breast cancer recurrence?
Ask the Experts, August 2010
Can You Breast-feed During Residency? As physicians, we know that breast-feeding is healthy for babies. But there is a challenge associated with being in medical training and attempting to nurse exclusively.
Ask the Experts, June 2010
Which Antiepileptic Drug Is Safest in Pregnancy? Dr. Andrew Wilner reviews the essential considerations for treatment of epilepsy in pregnancy.
Ask the Experts, April 2010
What Is the Difference Between Zometa® and Reclast®? Clinicians wonder why multiple zoledronic acid products are available.
Ask the Experts, January 2010
What Are the Current Recommendations for Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV? In the current antiretroviral landscape, what do experts recommend for prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV?
Ask the Experts, January 2010
Is Strontium Useful for Osteoporosis? A literature review examines the evidence for strontium use in osteoporosis.
Ask the Experts, January 2010
Can Anything Prevent Recurrent Bacterial Vaginosis? A nurse expert discusses the options for treating and preventing recurrent BV.
Ask the Experts, January 2010
Which Antidepressant Is Right for a Given Patient? How does a clinician decide which antidepressant to prescribe?
Ask the Experts, December 2009

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