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Some women on postmenopausal HRT have increased breast density. But what impact does this have on breast cancer risk and mammographic screening? An expert examines the evidence and provides clinical recommendations.

Last month, April, 2002, I reviewed the malpractice crisis US ob/gyns are facing. What steps can be taken to address the current situation and how do we craft a long-term strategy to create a fair and impartial method of adjudicating malpractice claims?

While colposcopy remains an essential diagnostic tool in the hands of an experienced clinician, the five technologies outlined here may eventually replace or at least supplement this important procedure.

While most ob/gyns are well-versed in the intricacies of visually interpreting FHR tracings, a growing body of evidence suggests that a software-based approach may yield more clinically useful information.

BV in pregnant patients

The author looks at three cutting-edge products that use RF energy. Unlike the mono- and bipolar instruments in use today, these new devices cool tissue to create more powerful electrosurgical tools.

The ob/gyn's armamentarium for contraception continues to expand, with the addition of several new sustained-release devices that may increase patient satisfaction and compliance.

A rare but potentially catastrophic obstetrical complication, placenta accreta is on the increase, given the current trend toward elective repeat C/S. Three experts detail the best approach to management, which begins with antenatal ultrasound diagnosis.

Early diagnosis and treatment could drastically reduce the high medical, psychosocial, and economic costs of chlaymydial infections. So why are screening rates so low--especially in disproportionately affected younger women--and what can we do about it?

Coding and reimbursement for Medicare well-woman screening exams is one of the biggest challenges in ob/gyn coding. You must know whether a patient meets Medicare's criteria for "high risk" or "low risk." This risk factor determines the frequency with which Medicare pays for well-woman care.

March of Dimes updates

The average obstetrician is sued 2.5 times during her/his career. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, approximately 75% of obstetricians have been sued at least once

Endometrial biopsy, vaginal ultrasound, and sonohysteroscopy are among the diagnostic procedures to consider in this patient population. Treatment options must be individualized based on the patient's history and each therapy's benefit/risk profile.