eMJA: In Other Journals, 21 April 2008

Uterine artery Doppler ultrasonography appears to be a useful predictor of pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction, but is more accurate in predicting the former, according to a systematic review.

Rhinosinusitis — to treat or not to treat . . .

Common clinical signs and symptoms of rhinosinusitis do not necessarily help decide which patients will benefit from antibiotic therapy, according to the results of a recent meta-analysis.

Lancet 2008; 371: 908-914

How old are your lungs?

Telling smokers their “lung age” can significantly improve the probability that they will quit smoking, say British researchers.

BMJ Online; 6 March 2008

Autism — what do we mean?

The diagnosis of autism is increasingly common, but the classification of autism and related disorders remains disputed and unclear, prompting Australian researchers to investigate the diagnostic labelling of autism spectrum disorders.

J Paediatr Child Health 2008; 44: 108-113

Beware thromboembolism in pregnancy

The leading causes of maternal death in Australia are related to venous thromboembolism (VTE).

Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol 2008; 48: 44-49

Dr Tanya Grassi, MJA

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