June 2009 | VOL. 34, NO. 6

Managing Mesh and Graft Complications
Beri Ridgeway, MD; Matthew D. Barber, MD, MHS
Complications may occur during minimally invasive procedures using mesh and grafts for repair of pelvic organ prolapse and stress urinary incontinence. This article reviews common complications and provides tips for surgical management.
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Cardiovascular Disease in Women, Part 1: Identification of Women at Risk
Catherine J. McNeal, MD, PhD; Jessica Birchem, DO
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a leading cause of death for women, presents and is treated differently in women versus men. This article outlines a comprehensive approach to identifying and diagnosing CVD in women, with a focus on evaluating the risk of CVD in special situations such as pregnancy and menopause.
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Ronald T. Burkman, MD

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Update on the Female Condom
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Cervicitis and Sexually Transmitted Infections in the Adolescent Population
Akilah Weber-LaShore, MD; Frank M. Biro, MD

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Liability Exposure Reduction Strategies
Ronald T. Burkman, MD; John G. Bagley, JD

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Approaches to the Treatment of Osteoporosis
JoAnn V. Pinkerton, MD; Alan C. Dalkin, MD

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Steve Williams, CPA

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Medical Error Reimbursement Controversies
Patrice M. Weiss, MD; Frank G. Finch, MD; Eduardo Lara-Torre, MD; L. Wayne Hess, MD

Case Report
Pediatric Emergencies Presenting in Pregnancy: A Report of Adult Intussusception
Michael Yuzefovich, MD; Jaclyn Lewis Albin; Charles J. Macri, MD

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Patient Handout
What You Should Know About Family Planning Methods

Folleto Informativo Para La Paciente
Lo que Usted debe Saber sobre los Métodos de Planificación Familiar

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  • Oxytocin: Taking a New Look at an Old Drug
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  • Update on Menstrual Migraine
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