Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
RCT | Antibiotic prophylaxis vs. no prophylaxis in breast cancer surgery.
3 Oct, 2022 | 13:47h | UTCAntibiotic prophylaxis in breast cancer surgery (PAUS trial): randomised clinical double-blind parallel-group multicentre superiority trial – British Journal of Surgery (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT | Self-cut vs. Mesh-Kit titanium-coated polypropylene Mesh for transvaginal treatment of severe pelvic organ prolapse.
30 Sep, 2022 | 12:38h | UTCCommentary: Self-Cut Mesh Noninferior for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Procedure – HealthDay
Systematic Review | Aromatase inhibitors (letrozole) for ovulation induction in infertile women with polycystic ovary syndrome.
30 Sep, 2022 | 12:29h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Hot off the press! #Letrozole for #ovulation induction improves live birth and #pregnancy rates in #infertile women with anovulatory #PCOS, compared to SERMs (clomiphene citrate)
Read the full #Cochrane #review @CochraneLibrary https://t.co/coJ4rzvswz#PCOSAwarenessMonth pic.twitter.com/80ZmRibG5p— Cochrane Gynaecology & Fertility (@CochraneCGF) September 28, 2022
Systematic Review | Impact of residual disease in women with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer after primary surgery.
30 Sep, 2022 | 12:28h | UTC
European Crohn’s and Colitis Guidelines on sexuality, fertility, pregnancy, and lactation.
29 Sep, 2022 | 13:30h | UTC
M-A | Carbon dioxide laser vs. vaginal estrogen for genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
29 Sep, 2022 | 13:24h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Vaginal laser and vaginal estrogen therapy showed similar improvement in genitourinary symptoms in this systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs. #Research https://t.co/PpAf77CqKS
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) September 21, 2022
RCT | Immunogenicity and safety of one-dose human papillomavirus vaccine vs. two or three doses.
29 Sep, 2022 | 13:21h | UTCInvited Commentary: HPV vaccines: when one plus one equals three – The Lancet Global Health
Related:
RCT: Single-dose HPV vaccination found effective among young African women.
Three-year follow-up of 2-dose versus 3-dose HPV vaccine
Opinion: A Single-dose HPV Vaccine Would Have a Big Impact on Cancer Prevention
Another Observational Study Suggests One Dose of HPV Vaccine may be Enough
Another Study Suggesting One Dose of HPV Vaccine may be Effective for Prevention of Cervical Cancer
Large Observational Study Suggests One Dose of HPV Vaccine May Be as Effective as Three
USPSTF Recommendation Statement | Screening for Syphilis infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults.
28 Sep, 2022 | 13:52h | UTCEditorial:
Resurgence of Syphilis in the US—USPSTF Reaffirms Screening Guidelines – JAMA Dermatology
The Critical Need to Modernize Syphilis Screening – JAMA
Screening for Syphilis in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents – JAMA Network Open
JAMA Patient Page: Screening for Syphilis
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendation: Syphilis Screening in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
Commentary: USPSTF Recommends Syphilis Screening for At-Risk Persons – HealthDay
M-A | Clinical risk factors of adverse outcomes among women with COVID-19 in the pregnancy and postpartum period.
28 Sep, 2022 | 13:47h | UTCCommentary: Risk factors among pregnant and postpartum women with COVID-19 – News Medical
ESC Scientific Statement | Sex differences in arterial hypertension.
26 Sep, 2022 | 12:10h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Terrific work on this important statement on #sexdifferences in #hypertension @EvaGerdts @AnastasiaSMihai @MaasAngela et al! 👏🏽https://t.co/jhTXP0NTqJ pic.twitter.com/VBkbKLyV5K
— Dr. Martha Gulati ♥️🫀❤️🩹🇨🇦 (@DrMarthaGulati) September 23, 2022
Under a https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/ license
Validation of the geriatric vulnerability score in older patients with ovarian cancer.
27 Sep, 2022 | 13:00h | UTC
M-A | Association of gestational diabetes mellitus with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
26 Sep, 2022 | 12:01h | UTCNews Release: Diabetes in pregnancy linked to risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease – BMJ Newsroom
Commentary on Twitter
Gestational diabetes mellitus is associated with increased risks of overall and type specific cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases that cannot be solely attributed to conventional cardiovascular risk factors or subsequent diabetes, finds new studyhttps://t.co/0fCIXKVK99
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) September 22, 2022
20-year follow-up of a RCT | Adjuvant Goserelin and Tamoxifen in premenopausal patients with breast cancer.
26 Sep, 2022 | 12:00h | UTCNews Release: Hormonal breast cancer treatment reduces long-term risk of recurrence – Karolinska Institutet
Commentary on Twitter
20-yr FU of the STOCKHOLM trial in pts with premenopausal #breastcancer reveals that those with genomic low-risk benefited most from tamoxifen & those with genomic high-risk from goserelin, with no benefit from combined goserelin-tamoxifen in either group: https://t.co/UDKo5huaFA
— NatureRevClinOncol (@NatRevClinOncol) August 4, 2022
RCT | Outpatient vs. inpatient preinduction cervical ripening using a synthetic osmotic dilator.
26 Sep, 2022 | 11:58h | UTC
USPSTF Draft Statement | Screening for depression is recommended in the adult population.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:16h | UTCScreening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
USPSTF Draft Statement | Screening for anxiety and depression in adults is recommended.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:15h | UTCScreening for Anxiety in Adults – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
M-A | Margin status and survival outcomes after breast cancer conservation surgery.
23 Sep, 2022 | 13:09h | UTCCommentary from the authors: Width of excision margins after breast conserving surgery for invasive breast cancer and distant recurrence and survival – The BMJ
News Release: Experts call for adequate tumour free margins in breast cancer surgery – BMJ Newsroom
RCTs | Linzagolix with and without hormonal add-back therapy for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.
20 Sep, 2022 | 13:19h | UTC
RCT | Multiple doses of prophylactic intravenous antibiotics are no better than a single dose in implant-based breast reconstruction.
19 Sep, 2022 | 12:48h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Multiple-dose antibiotic prophylaxis was not superior to a single-dose regimen in preventing surgical site infection and implant removal after implant-based breast reconstruction in this RCT. https://t.co/p7GbNRMPfW #OAResarch
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) September 16, 2022
Systematic Review | Debulking hysterectomy followed by chemoradiotherapy vs. chemoradiotherapy alone for women with locally advanced cancer of the cervix – not enough evidence to guide recommendations.
19 Sep, 2022 | 12:39h | UTC
M-A of randomized trials | Ondansetron vs. Metoclopramide for managing hyperemesis gravidarum.
19 Sep, 2022 | 12:34h | UTCCommentary: Ondansetron or metoclopramide, which is better for managing hyperemesis gravidarum? – Medical Dialogues
Review | Obesity and contraceptive use: impact on cardiovascular risk.
16 Sep, 2022 | 12:53h | UTCObesity and contraceptive use: impact on cardiovascular risk – ESC Heart Failure
News Release: Combined birth control pill linked with increased risk of blood clots in obese women – European Society of Cardiology
M-A | Role of pessaries in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse.
15 Sep, 2022 | 13:08h | UTCRole of Pessaries in the Treatment of Pelvic Organ Prolapse: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Obstetrics & Gynecology (free for a limited period)
Study reveals the risk factors associated with infection following operative vaginal birth.
15 Sep, 2022 | 13:02h | UTC
Pregnancy-related acute myocardial infarction: a review of the recent literature.
15 Sep, 2022 | 12:59h | UTC