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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Improving Libido in Postmenopausal Cancer Survivors
- May 14, 2007
- William J. Gradishar, MD
- Oncology and Hematology
Transdermal testosterone did not improve sexual desire in this 8-week crossover trial.
- Reviewing:
- J Natl Cancer Inst 2007 May 2
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Sexual Dysfunction Increases Across the Menopausal Transition
- April 24, 2007
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
Higher levels of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, the major adrenal androgen, were associated with a lower probability of sexual dysfunction. Interview
- Reviewing:
- Obstet Gynecol 2007 Apr
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
The Stress of War Is Associated with Menstrual Irregularity
- May 1, 2007
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
Many Lebanese civilian women living in a war zone reported changes in menstrual cycles for months after the end of a short war.
- Reviewing:
- Obstet Gynecol 2007 Apr
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Vaginal Douching Before Pregnancy May Protect Against Preterm Birth
- March 27, 2007
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
However, women who douched during pregnancy were more likely to deliver preterm.
- Reviewing:
- Am J Obstet Gynecol 2007 Feb
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Menstrual Migraine: The Estrogen Paradox
- March 13, 2007
- Elizabeth Loder, MD
- Neurology
New research confirms that estrogen withdrawal is a trigger for menstrual migraine, but treatment results with perimenstrual estrogen supplementation are disappointing.
- Reviewing:
- Neurology 2006 Dec 26
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Air Pollution and Cardiovascular RiskFree
- January 31, 2007
- Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
- Cardiology
Exposure differences within cities matter, according to Women’s Health Initiative data.
- Reviewing:
- N Engl J Med 2007 Feb 1
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Treating Infertility Caused by Polycystic Ovary SyndromeFree
- February 7, 2007
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
Clomiphene remains the drug of choice.
- Reviewing:
- N Engl J Med 2007 Feb 8
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Infants Need Daily "Tummy Time" for Early Motor DevelopmentFree
- January 31, 2007
- Martin T. Stein, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Supine sleepers were more likely than prone sleepers to have motor delays.
- Reviewing:
- J Pediatr 2006 Nov
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Functional Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Is Associated with Disordered Eating
- January 16, 2007
- Robert W. Rebar, MD
- General Medicine
The hormone ghrelin may, in part, mediate this association.
- Reviewing:
- Fertil Steril 2006 Dec
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Trastuzumab Reduces 2-Year Mortality in Early Breast CancerFree
- January 18, 2007
- Bruce Soloway, MD
- General Medicine
The trastuzumab group had fewer deaths and fewer recurrences, but more heart problems.
- Reviewing:
- Lancet 2007 Jan 6
