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Making Headlines O Magazine&G Vol 18 No 1 Autumn 2016 Making headlines The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Confi dence that lasts* * Approved for up to 5 years’ continuous use with over 99% contraceptive effi cacy1 Start a conversation... MIRENA® Minimum Product Information Mirena®, levonorgestrel 52 mg, intrauterine drug delivery system. Indications: Contraception, idiopathic menorrhagia and prevention of endometrial hyperplasia during oestrogen replacement therapy. 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BA2753 Mirena Ad Update (O&G).indd 1 11/02/2016 10:51 am BEHINDBEHIND TMA In the diagnosis of postpartum TMA, the first 48 hours can be decisive 1 • Both HELLP syndrome and pregnancy-related atypical Haemolytic Uraemic Syndrome (P-aHUS) can have similar clinical presentations 2 • The onset of postpartum HELLP syndrome is usually within 48 hours of birth 1 • In contrast, P-aHUS can occur at any time in the 4 months following birth 2 • Prompt, accurate diagnosis is essential as there is a high (62%) risk of the development of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) within the first month of aHUS manifestation 2 It is recommended that any patient suspected of having aHUS be referred to a nephrologist For more information please call 1800 788 189 or visit PREGNANCYRELATEDAHUS.COM.AU HELLP = Haemolytic Anaemia, Elevated Liver Enzymes, and Low Platelets. References 1. Cakmak B, et al. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2013;7(12):2998-2999. 2. Fakhouri F, et al. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2010;21:859-867. 3. Laurence J. Clin Adv Hematol Oncol. 2012;10(suppl 17):1-12. © 2016 Alexion Pharmaceuticals Australasia Pty Limited. All rights reserved. ACN 132 343 036. Suite 401, Level 4, Building A, 20 Rodborough Rd, Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 Australia. Feb 2016 AU/UNB-aHUS/16/0002 Contents Making headlines 10 Editorial: there’s no such thing as ‘off the record’ OMagazine& G Julia Serafin O&G Magazine Advisory Group 13 Editorial: dog bites man Dr Gillian Gibson Fellows Rep, New Zealand Stephen Robson A/Prof Stephen Robson Fellows Rep, ACT Dr Enzo Lombardi Fellows Rep, SA 15 Thalidomide: a byword for tragedy Dr John Schibeci Diplomates Rep, NSW Dr Brett Daniels Young Fellows Rep, TAS Debra Kennedy Dr Alexa Bendall Trainees Rep, QLD 18 Standing up to the Grim Reaper: the early days of AIDS O&G Magazine Editors Penelope Griffiths Alex Wodak Julia Serafin Lisa Westhaven 20 How to deal with the media during a crisis Designer and Production Editor Maura Angle Lisa Westhaven 21 Hormone alert for cancer: how not to release data from your RCT Editorial Communications O&G Magazine Advisory Group, Rod Baber RANZCOG 254–260 Albert Street 26 Tales from the test tube revolution EAST MELBOURNE, VIC 3002 Australia Gab Kovaks (t) +61 3 9417 1699 (f) +61 3 9419 0672 (e) [email protected] 30 ART: fertile ground for reporters Anusch Yazdani Advertising Sales Bill Minnis Director Minnis Journals 34 Singular success: ART in Australia and New Zealand (t) +61 3 9836 2808 Robert Norman (f) +61 3 9830 4500 (e) [email protected] 37 Creation of a controversy: stem cell science Printer William Ledger Highway Press (t) +61 3 9887 1388 39 Mont Liggins: an obstetrical scientist with a lasting impact factor (f) +61 3 9800 2270 Peter Gluckman O&G Magazine authorised by Ms Alana Killen © 2016 The Royal Australian 42 Two revolutions in one lifetime: HPV and New Zealand College of Obstetricians Michelle Harris and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG). 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