Great reads I've looked over in the past few weeks. From my desk to yours. Enjoy.
Hotez, Peter MD, PhD; Whitham, Megan
Obstetrics & Gynecology: January 2014 - Volume 123 - Issue 1 - p 155–160
Authors argue that with appropriate monitoring, second and third trimester de-worming should feature as routine antenatal care in endemic areas. And, Female Genital Schistosomiasis - Africa's most common chronic gynecological disease?
Related: HIV/AIDS, schistosomiasis, and girls. Stoever K, Molyneux D, Hotez P, Fenwick A.
Relationship Between Ultrasound Viewing and Proceeding to Abortion
Obstetrics & Gynecology: January 2014 - Volume 123 - Issue 1 - p 81–87
Gatter, Mary MD; Kimport, Katrina PhD; Foster, Diana Greene PhD; Weitz, Tracy A. PhD, MPA; Upadhyay, Ushma D. PhD, MPH
Much larger but tells the same story as other studies like it, there is no significant relationship between ultrasound viewing and the decision to proceed to an abortion. A stronger predictor seems to be pre-procedure decision certainty.
Feminist Heroes of 2013
Ms. Magazine Online
Would like to add Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie to the list. Sampled by the world's most visible pop-star, she encouraged millions to embrace and redefine for themselves feminism.
