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U.S. Preterm Birth Rate Still Only Merits a D

In terms of premature births, the United States earned a D for the second consecutive year, according to a report issued Nov. 17 by the March of Dimes.

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Pelvic organ prolapse: Understanding anatomy does make a difference

Vaginal wall prolapse repair requires an in-depth understanding of the three most common pathological mechanisms.

Robotic revolution in gynecologic surgery?

Robotic technology has already revolutionized laparoscopic urologic surgery. Will gynecologic surgery be next?

Serious Infections in the Hospital Setting

The primary objectives of this DVD and monograph are to provide infectious disease specialists, surgeons, critical care specialists, pulmonologists, hospitalists, and hospital pharmacists with current and clinically relevant information about the diagnosis, classification, and optimal multidisciplinary management of complicated infectious diseases, and to help clinicians improve the quality of care they provide their patients.

Endometriosis: Are stem cells to blame?

Dysfunctional stem cells may cause endometriosis posits a new theory. Two experts discuss not only this intriguing theory, but also the latest treatment options, such as aromatase inhibitors, progesterone antagonists, and the levonorgestrel-releasing IUD.

Pelvic phlebology: an underappreciated emerging specialty?

Venous reflux from pelvic sources is often overlooked when evaluating gynecologic patients, argues an advocate of the newer discipline of phlebology. Pay special attention, he urges to those patients having pelvic pain and chronic venous insufficiency in their legs.