Publication rate of abstracts of papers and posters presented at Medical Library Association annual meetings.

Objectives: This study sought to ascertain the publication rate of abstracts presented at the annual meetings of the Medical Library Association (MLA) for the years of 2002 and 2003. The secondary objectives were to examine possible reasons for non-publication and factors influencing publication.

Methods: A total of 442 abstracts from both meeting years, consisting of presented papers and posters, were examined.

A prospective study of 3 years of outcomes after hysterectomy with and without oophorectomy.

Objective: This study was undertaken to determine the outcomes of hysterectomy with and without conservation of the ovaries.

Study Design: Data were collected prospectively for 3 years from 257 women undergoing hysterectomy (group 1) and 57 women undergoing hysterectomy with oophorectomy (group 2).

Results: Pelvic pain, abdominal pain, and depression scores were reduced in the 3 years after hysterectomy.

The association of hysterectomy and menopause: a prospective cohort study.

Objective: To determine whether or not hysterectomy leads to an earlier onset of the menopause.

Design: A prospective cohort study.

Setting: Gynaecology service of large urban hospital.