Results of a case-control study do not support the suggestion that induced abortions increase the risk of small-for-gestational (SGA) birth in a subsequent pregnancy. Reuters Health Information
For women at high risk for sexually transmitted diseases, their risk of bacterial vaginosis and the associated changes in vaginal microflora is reduced when condoms are used during every sexual encounter, according to a report in the November issue of Epidemiology. Reuters Health Information
Sildenafil acutely increases sperm motility in young infertile men, Italian researchers report in the October issue of Fertility and Sterility. The opposite is true for tadalafil. Reuters Health Information
In a cohort study, higher intake of monounsaturated fats; vegetable protein; and high-fiber, low-glycemic carbohydrates improved fertility outcomes in women with ovulatory disorder infertility. Medscape Medical News
Check out new journal summaries on Plan B -- the morning after pill, abbreviations and safety, work attitudes of older nurses, disaster preparation, and more. Medscape Nurses
Low-dose vaginal danazol is safe and effective in the treatment of the painful symptoms associated with recurrent deeply infiltrating endometriosis, according to a study published in the October issue of Fertility and Sterility. Reuters Health Information
The results of a study conducted in Santiago, Chile suggest that with multicomponent interventions, postnatal depression can be effectively treated even in low-income settings. Reuters Health Information
Longer breast-feeding lowers the risk of eczema in infants during the first 2 years of life, but the protective effect is weakened if the mother has allergies or asthma, according to findings published in the October issue of the Journal of Pediatrics. Reuters Health Information
In a study, a simple 3-item decision aid reduced unnecessary antibiotic drug prescriptions by 40% and urine culture testing by 59% in women with symptoms of acute cystitis. Medscape Medical News
Pattern recognition on gray-scale and Doppler findings by an experienced ultrasound examiner is superior to serum CA-125 for discriminating between a benign and a malignant adnexal mass, according to a report in the November 21st issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Reuters Health Information
