Here are the top 5 posts this week.

New use of old drug: Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) improves amniotic fluid index in oligohydramnios.

Sildenafil Citrate (Viagra) improves amniotic fluid index in pregnancies complicated by oligohydramnios according to a new study published ahead of print on March 6,2017 in Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Link to the article: https://obgynupdated.blogspot.com/2017/03/new-use-of-old-drug-sildenafil-citrate.html

Ethicon ENSEAL® X1 Large Jaw Tissue Sealer gets FDA approval: Excellent for performing abdominal and vaginal hysterectomies.

Ethicon, today announced the release of its new ENSEAL X1 Large Jaw Tissue Sealer. Designed for use in open surgeries it is an advanced bipolar device that provides less blood loss, less thermal spread, and improved ergonomics compared to as compared to Medtronic’s LigaSure Impact™.

Link to the article: https://obgynupdated.blogspot.com/2017/03/ethicon-enseal-x1-large-jaw-tissue.html

Trichomonas vaginalis Infection: Is it time to reconsider the single dose treatment?

Women receiving the recommended single dose therapy for Trichomonas vaginalis are 1.8 times more likely to have relapse of infection as compared to women receiving multi dose treatment says results of a recent Meta-analysis published in Journal of American Sexually Transmitted Disease Association.

Link to the article: https://obgynupdated.blogspot.com/2017/03/trichomonas-vaginalis-infection-is-it.html

FDA approves Noctiva, the first treatment for frequent nighttime urination.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Noctiva (desmopressin acetate) nasal spray for adults who have to go for urination at least two times per night, a condition known as nocturnal polyuria. [1]

Noctiva is the first FDA-approved treatment for this condition. About 200 million people worldwide suffer from nocturia.

Link to the article: https://obgynupdated.blogspot.com/2017/03/fda-approves-noctiva-first-treatment.html

Biodegradable sanitary napkins from banana plant: a step towards revolutionizing feminine hygiene in India.

A new healthcare start-up founded by three Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates have launched a new revolution in women’s hygiene industry by creating biodegradable sanitary napkins from locally sourced banana fibers. They are also hoping to improve waste disposal of pads because it degrades faster if buried. On average, a single woman generates 125 kg of sanitary waste during her menstruating years when she uses disposable sanitary products. [2]

Link to the article: https://obgynupdated.blogspot.com/2017/03/biodegradable-sanitary-napkins-from.html