January 16, 2008
8:00 – 9:00 am
Clinical Science Auditorium
OB/Gyn Faculty and Residents
Dr. Phelps has selected the articles, which are attached. Please read the articles beforehand, as the residents will not reread them. We will attempt to discuss the validity of the methods and discussions of their results.
The article assigned to Dr. Eastep
“Venous Thromboembolism, Myocardial Infarction, and Stroke among Transdermal Contraceptive System Users”
Obstetrics & Gynecology Vol. 109, No 2, Part 1 February 2007 339-346
1) What was the objective of the study?
2) List the Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
3) Describe the study design
4) Outline the results and conclusion of the study
5) How can this be applied to clinical practice?
The article assigned to: Dr. Mitchel
“Risk of nonfatal venous thromboembolism in women using a contraceptive transdermal patch and oral contraceptives containing norgestimate and 35 µg of ethinyl estradiol”
Contraception 73, (2006) 223-228
1) What was the objective of the study?
2) List the Inclusion/Exclusion criteria
3) Describe the study design
4) Outline the results and conclusion of the study
5) How can this be applied to clinical practice?
Please review articles and questions