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Early Neonatal Weight Gain Linked to Children's IQ

Gains in neonatal weight and head circumference in the first four weeks of life correlate with children's IQ at early school-age.

Weight Loss Improves Sexual Function in Diabetes

Among obese women with type 2 diabetes and sexual dysfunction, weight loss significantly improves sexual function.

Thyroid Disease-Pregnancy Complications Link Explored

Thyroid diseases are associated with obstetric and labor and delivery complications, but further study is needed to determine if better management of disease during pregnancy is in order, or if it is an intrinsic aspect of thyroid disease that causes poor pregnancy outcomes.

Exercise Improves Metabolic Syndrome Post-Menopause

Exercise training is associated with improvements in components of metabolic syndrome (MetS) among postmenopausal women.

Metformin Doesn't Reduce Gestational Diabetes With PCOS

Metformin does not reduce the occurrence of gestational diabetes (GD) among pregnant women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) treated with metformin throughout pregnancy.

Case Studies

Are Postpartum Women Prone to IUD Uterine Perforation?

Are Postpartum Women Prone to IUD Uterine Perforation?

Ms. R, a 28-year-old G1P1 presents at four weeks postpartum requesting long-acting contraception via an IUD.

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Case Reveals More Underlying Conditions

Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Case Reveals More Underlying Conditions

Mrs. A, a 35-year-old G2P2 reports for an annual exam and contraceptive counseling as a new patient to your practice. She states that her menstrual cycles are "regular," occurring monthly, but reports heavier bleeding, often passing clots. She also is experiencing increased cramping with her periods.

Postmenopausal Palpable Ovary Discovered

Postmenopausal Palpable Ovary Discovered

Mrs. E, a 55-year-old G1,P1 presents as a new patient, having just moved to the area. She admits to "missing" her annual GYN exams for "several years." She describes herself as "healthy and active" and states that she engages in regular exercise (walking).

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Office Emergencies External web site

The goal of this program is to improve the management of office emergencies.

2.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM
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Update on Skeletal Health External web site

The goal of this program is to improve the screening for and management of osteoporosis and provide an update on recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplementation.

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Alcohol Emergencies/Trendy Drugs of Abuse External web site

The goal of this program is to improve the management of emergencies related to the abuse of alcohol and other drugs.

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