Contemporary OB/GYN Staff

Shared perception of the safety of a trial of labor after cesarean delivery among all participants appears to be the deciding factor in whether that option is offered, concludes a report by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.

Frequent, long-term night shift work is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, particularly in early risers.

Women who undergo elective induction of labor for a history of fast labor continue the trend of delivering in about half the time of other women, but the benefit of induction is small, a study from the Summa Health System reports.

Long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs) are significantly more effective than oral contraceptive pills, rings, or patches in preventing unintended pregnancy in adolescent girls and young women, a large prospective cohort study from Washington University School of Medicine reports.

According to a study presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, many women are unaware of their risk for cardiovascular disease (CV), but a screening tool completed during their annual ob/gyn examination could change that.

A new algorithm based on gene expression data for 151 DNA repair genes can identify outcomes and response to platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with epithelial ovarian cancer, researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute report.

Genetic variants that affect activity of the HPA axis are present in women who experience postpartum depression, suggesting the possibility that a diagnostic test could be developed.

Menopause seems to alter the type, location, duration, and intensity of pain in women.

Although antibiotic therapy is more effective than probiotics in treating recurrent urinary tract infections, antibiotic resistance increases rapidly after onset of drug therapy.

Cigarette smoking and obesity at any stage of life are associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis.

Evidence suggests that intrauterine devices inserted within 5 days of unprotected intercourse are a safe, effective means of preventing unwanted pregnancy.

"Physical activity appears to reduce mortality rates among survivors of breast and colon cancer, concludes a systematic review of 6 decades of research studies. "

The decision to continue a pregnancy on the basis of diagnosed fetal conditions may depend on whether the physician counseling the parents is a maternal-fetal medicine or a fetal care pediatric specialist. More >>

"High levels of TNF-related apoptosis-inducing ligand (TRAIL) protein in colostrum may explain breastfeeding?s ability of to protect against certain cancers. More >> "

Women with mild hypertensive disease who undergo induction of labor at 37 weeks or more have a lower risk of poor outcome.

Choice of physicians and other health-care providers is sometimes influenced by quality data.

The FDA approved a new one-pill formulation of the emergency contraceptive Plan B in July.

Skin moisturizers marketed as "youth enhancing" may contain estrogen and could pose a risk to certain women.

Patients at New York state hospitals are more likely to be readmitted than in other states.

Different treatment of grade 1 endometrial cancer seems to have no effect on the survival rate.

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are a significant concern to public health.

Three quarters of uterine rupture is not linked with C/S or induction.

Treat pregnant women presenting with influenza-like illness with influenza antiviral medications ASAP.

ACOG supports prohibiting insurers from using a pre-existing condition exclusion to deny health-care coverage.

Risk of transmitting HIV through oral sex is much lower than with anal or vaginal sex.

Allowing the fetus to passively descend the birth canal instead of instructing women to push immediately has clear advantages for healthy women. . .

Ultrasounds can be performed in the state only when ordered by a licensed health-care provider...for a medical or diagnostic purpose.

Physicians have many questions for consulting firms related to effects of the recession.

Neonates born after elective repeat cesarean delivery are about twice as likely to be admitted to the NICU when compared to those born vaginally after a previous cesarean.

Skipping the FSH-stimulated cycle usually results in a shorter time to pregnancy.