Menorrhagia II: Is the 80-mL loss criterion useful in management of complaint of menorrhagia

Article Abstract:

A study is conducted to investigate the definition of menorrhagia, a blood loss of greater than 80 mL in women, who referred to gynecology clinics with heavy periods. The conclusion states that the 80-mL criterion for menorrhagia is of limited clinical usefulness because it is prognostic neither for problems nor iron status and apparently dos not guide management.

Science & research, Research, Menorrhagia

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Factors impacting injury documentation after sexual assault: role of examiner experience and gender

Article Abstract:

A study to determine whether the examining physician's level of experience, or gender is associated with the prevalence of trauma documented in victims after sexual assault is reported. The results support the hypothesis that the examiner's experience level may influence the prevalence of genital trauma documented after a sexual assault.

Risk factors, Sex crimes, Sexually abused patients

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Physical injury after sexual assault: findings of a large case series

Article Abstract:

A study was conducted to determine characteristics associated with physical injury in female sexual assault victims. It was concluded that general body injury is primarily associated with situational factors, where as genital-anal injury is less frequent and related to victim age, virginal status, and time to examination.

Evaluation, Medical examination, Wounds and injuries, Injuries, Rape victims

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