Below are news releases* and up-to-date information relating to obstetrics and gynecology, medical advances, promising research studies and the Obstetric and Gynecologic Services at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

• Cedars-Sinai's Beth Karlan, MD, Named Editor-in-Chief of Society of Gynecologic Oncologist's Medical Journal (September 21, 2007)

• Cedars-Sinai Endocrine Researchers to Discuss Gene That May Be Linked to Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (May 31, 2007)

• Women Encouraged to Learn Their Family Health History During Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in September (August 21, 2006)

• Cutting-Edge Research Focus of Fourth Annual Meeting of the Androgen Excess Society June 23 in Boston (June 1, 2006)

• Studies Explore the Risk of Chromosomal Abnormalities in Pregnancies Conceived with Assisted Reproductive Technologies (October 27, 2005)

• Clinical Research, Diagnosis and Treatment of Endometriosis Combine to Provide Comprehensive Approach to Common Gynecological Disorder (August 19, 2005)

• Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Results in Less Pain and Less Blood Loss (June 28, 2005)

• Bladder Pacemaker Treatment Relies on Electrical Pulses to Reduce Symptoms of Urge Incontinency (May 22, 2005)

• Targeted Cancer Drug Combined with a Pill Form of Low-Dose Chemotherapy Found to Shrink Tumors and Slow Progression of Recurrent Ovarian Cancer (May 15, 2005)

• Laparoscopic Vaginal Reconstruction Results in Shorter Recovery Times and Less Discomfort for Women (March 25, 2005)

• Surgical Treatment for Incontinence Results in Quicker Recovery and Restored Quality of Life (March 9, 2005)

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