[Analysis of brachial plexus injuries reported to MRM].

Upper-arm weakness (paresis) or paralysis in the newborn (Erb's palsy) usually indicates peripheral-nerve damage to the brachial plexus. Its location lateral to the lower cervical spine (C5-T1) renders it susceptible to injury by pressure or traction during pregnancy, labor or delivery. The Medical Risk Management (MRM), a "Madanes" group company, routinely receives adverse events reports from medical centers covered by its medical malpractice insurance.

Continuation of hormone replacement therapy during acute myocardial infarction after the women's health initiative study. Is it the time for change?

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) was given for many years in order to relieve menopausal symptoms and was used for as long as symptom control was necessary. The Heart and Estrogen/Progestin Replacement Study (HERS) and Women's Health Initiative (WHI) studies showed that HRT should not be given for primary or secondary prevention of coronary heart disease (CHD). However, what about those patients during acute myocardial infarction who are already taking HRT? Is the 'don't stop don't start' rule still true? A 58-year-old white female, on HRT was admitted with acute myocardial infarction (MI).

Improved patient compliance using pediatric cystoscope during office hysteroscopy.

Study Objective: To evaluate the use of a pediatric cystoscope in office diagnostic hysteroscopy.

Design: Retrospective review (Canadian Task Force classification II-2).

Setting: Maccabi Outpatient Women's Health Center.