American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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The objective of the study was to obtain descriptive information about obstetricians/gynecologists who currently are practicing as hospitalists or laborists. ⋯ We analyzed the rapidly growing hospitalist/laborist model of care within the obstetrician/gynecologist specialty. The laborists and hospitalists model provides an alternative type of practice for obstetricians/gynecologists, and it is associated with high career satisfaction. It is important that we continue to monitor the needs of this burgeoning field of clinical practice.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyCan pelvic floor muscle training reverse pelvic organ prolapse and reduce prolapse symptoms? An assessor-blinded, randomized, controlled trial.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in reversing pelvic organ prolapse and alleviating symptoms. ⋯ Pelvic floor muscle training is without adverse effects and can be used as treatment for prolapse.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyPostoperative pain after laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign gynecologic disease: a randomized trial.
To compare postoperative pain after laparoscopic and vaginal hysterectomy for benign disease. ⋯ Laparoscopic hysterectomy provides an advantage over vaginal hysterectomy in terms of postoperative pain, need for rescue analgesia and hospital stay, with similar perioperative outcomes.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
CommentDiscussion: 'Treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids' by van der Kooij et al.
In the roundtable that follows, clinicians discuss a study published in this issue of the Journal in light of its methodology, relevance to practice, and implications for future research. Article discussed: van der Kooij SM, Hehenkamp WJK, Volkers NA, et al. Uterine artery embolization vs hysterectomy in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids: 5-years outcome from the randomized EMMY trial. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2010;203:105.e1-13.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Aug 2010
The Contraceptive CHOICE Project: reducing barriers to long-acting reversible contraception.
To introduce and promote the use of long-acting reversible methods of contraception (LARC; intrauterine contraceptives and subdermal implant) by removing financial and knowledge barriers. ⋯ Once financial barriers were removed and long-acting reversible methods of contraception were introduced to all potential participants as a first-line contraceptive option, two-thirds chose long-acting reversible methods of contraception.