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Stephen, Gillian M.; Allerton, Lisa A.
doi: 10.1002/tre.43pmid: N/A
The FFPRHC (now called the Faculty of Sexual & Reproductive Healthcare) has embraced the need for clinical effectiveness by providing ongoing funding for the Clinical Effectiveness Unit, which is a unique facility for its members, both in the UK and worldwide. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd.
doi: 10.1002/tre.44pmid: N/A
Urinary tract infection in pregnancy can have serious consequences, such as pyelonephritis, which may lead to significant morbidity for both mother and baby. The authors emphasise the importance of screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy, and outline appropriate choice of antibiotics. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd.
doi: 10.1002/tre.45pmid: N/A
Fournier's gangrene is an uncommon but serious surgical emergency, usually occurring in association with diabetes, chronic alcoholism or immunosuppression. Surgical excision of devitalised tissue is essential to stop the spread of infection; even with modern supportive care, the mortality rate is still high. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd
doi: 10.1002/tre.46pmid: N/A
One of the critical tasks for a GP is to sift out those who need further care from those who can be dealt with in general practice, and sexual health is no different from other specialities. In this article, Dr Singh focuses on taking a sexual history in patients with sexually transmitted infections, including HIV infection. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd
doi: 10.1002/tre.47pmid: N/A
Although cancer of the vulva is rare, it is important to remember that patients with HPV infection are at risk of developing vulval intraepithelial neoplasia, which may progress to invasive malignancy. A small proportion of women with lichen sclerosus are also at risk of developing vulval cancer. Copyright © 2007 Wiley Interface Ltd.
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