American family physician
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The perinatal morbidity and mortality associated with gestational diabetes can be significantly reduced when cases are recognized and closely monitored. There is much controversy about the diagnosis of gestational diabetes and the practicality of universal screening.
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Single-dose therapy for selected genitourinary tract infections is an effective alternative to multiple-dose regimens. Candidal vulvovaginitis and trichomonal vaginitis may be routinely treated with single-dose regimens. With acute cystitis, candidates for single-dose therapy include patients who have a short duration of symptoms and are likely to comply with follow-up.