These are genuinely interesting times as new means of investigating old problems are being found. The work on the genetic signatures of breast tumours, the anti-immune treatment of vulvar neoplasia and the detection of the fetus' Rh blood group are all developments that could have implications for practice - and all published in one month.
Equally important is the information about the acceptability of medical evacuation after a miscarriage and advice about HPV screening as a routine. These articles could inform a change in our practice.
Also practically, it seems safe to prescribe bisphosphonates to post-menopausal women but giving testosterone to pre-menopausal women with unhappy sex lives looks unpromising.
Finally, the trends in exclusive breast feeding appear to be improving in developed countries and we can all influence attitudes in this regard. Perhaps in 10 years time mothers will regard 4-6 months of breast feeding as a positive action to benefit their children. Let us hope so.
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