Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2015
Editorial ReviewUnderrepresentation of women in clinical trials: why gynecologic oncologists are worried.
In gynecologic oncology, significant advances with improved patient outcomes have clearly and thankfully resulted from randomized clinical trials. The recent restructuring of cooperative groups and decreased funding for phase III clinical trials have unintentionally resulted in a 90% reduction of available trials and accrual in gynecologic oncology. ⋯ We suggest an opportunity for partnering with the U. S. government and the private sector to enhance research funding opportunities while increasing advocacy efforts to reinvigorate our clinical trials platform.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2015
Association of chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis with signs of sensitization and myofascial pain.
To evaluate sensitization, myofascial trigger points, and quality of life in women with chronic pelvic pain with and without endometriosis. ⋯ II.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2015
Effects of cross-sex hormone treatment on transgender women and men.
To describe weight, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), lipids, and hormone levels in transgender women and men presenting for initiation of cross-sex hormone therapy at a community clinic in the United States. ⋯ III.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2015
Observational StudyWeight loss in obese pregnant women and risk for adverse perinatal outcomes.
To examine the association between weight loss in obese pregnant women and relevant maternal and neonatal outcomes. ⋯ II.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Mar 2015
Committee opinion no. 627: health care for unauthorized immigrants.
Unauthorized (undocumented) immigrants are less likely than other residents of the United States to have health insurance. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has long supported a basic health care package for all women living within the United States without regard to their country of origin or documentation. Providing access to quality health care for unauthorized immigrants and their children, who often were born in the United States and have U. S. citizenship, is essential to improving the nation's public health.