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Insomnia Treatment Selection: DORACharlene Gamaldo, MD, discusses patient criteria for selecting a dual orexin receptor agonist (DORA) for insomnia treatment.
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Cytomegalovirus: What every physician needs to knowLearn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.
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Unusual presentation of fever and abdominal pain in a 15-year-old femaleAn undocumented, Spanish-speaking, 15-year-old female presented to the emergency department with 3 weeks of fever (>101℉) and 3 days of abdominal pain. What's the diagnosis?
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2023 changes to remote monitoring and preventive careWhat we know so far about remote therapeutic monitoring, remote patient monitoring and preventive services.
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Baher Mankabady, MD, highlights safety of buprenorphine against OUD in pregnancyResearch highlights buprenorphine’s effectiveness and safety in improving outcomes for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder, urging updates to medical guidelines.
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Demystifying AVMsRisk assessment and management of brain arteriovenous malformations in pregnancy.
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Women with little to no migraine disability have a lower quality of life than menA study found that migraine-related disability worsens health-related quality of life, with gender-specific differences, particularly affecting women with mild disability.
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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #53: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of PregnancyIntrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is characterized by pruritus and elevated serum bile acid concentrations.
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Lichen sclerosus: Review of a vulvar dystrophy with malignant potentialThis acquired chronic dermatosis has a 6- to 10-fold predilection for women, so it is especially relevant to a gynecologist’s practice.
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Stand firm with scienceThe compounded bioidentical hormone industry needs major changes in oversight to keep consumers safe.
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Beware of “forever chemicals”Counsel pregnant and breastfeeding patients about dangers from exposure to PFAS.
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Hysteropexy tied to greater retreatment risk than hysterectomy for POPA study found that hysteropexy patients faced a greater long-term risk of surgical retreatment compared with hysterectomy.
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Violence against women and acquired brain injuriesViolence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bipolar disorder in perinatal womenResearchers performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of bipolar disorder and associated mood episodes in perinatal women.
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Stephanie Pearson, MD, on ergonomics in ob-gyn: Beyond just standing straightStephanie Pearson, MD, provides some tips for ergonomics within obstetrics and gynecology.
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Why specialty care outcomes depend on virtual access to expertiseDifficulties accessing virtual care and support remain a barrier to the best care for patients facing complex conditions.
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US district judge hearing arguments to potentially halt distribution of abortion pill mifepristoneContemporary OB/GYN® will continue to update this story as new information becomes available.
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Lower incidence of long COVID found in pregnant womenA comprehensive study highlighted that pregnant women with COVID-19 have a lower incidence of post-acute sequelae compared to non-pregnant women, emphasizing the need for tailored clinical care.
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Haluk Damgacioglu, PhD, discusses cervical cancer's link to anal cancer riskNew research suggests women with a history of cervical cancer face elevated anal cancer risk, highlighting the need for expanded screening guidelines.
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Early referral for dysmenorrhea essential for managing potential endometriosisExperts recommend early referral to specialized centers for adolescents with dysmenorrhea to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of potential endometriosis, preventing disease progression and preserving fertility.
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Addressing health care disparities: A simple way to better serve your patientsVanessa L. Rogers, MD, shares her expert insight into ways practitioners can address health care disparities in their area and provide patients with better care.
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Hormonal contraception’s effect on adolescent bone healthHormonal implants are generally thought to be safe for bone, although whether a young adolescent would reach their genetically determined PBM while using a contraceptive implant is not known.
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Maternal RSV vaccines: what health care providers should know right nowAt IDWeek 2023, a presentation sharing the latest news in RSV vaccines.
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Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to knowAn ACOG 2024 symposium highlighted how clinicians can work with patients at every life stage to address weight management, including the potential use of anti-obesity medications.
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Study confirms adding palbociclib to endocrine therapy may not improve outcomes in early breast cancerThe addition of palbociclib to endocrine therapy was not associated with preventing disease recurrence in patients with hormone receptor (HR)–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–negative early breast cancer, according to final results of the phase 3 PALLAS trial.
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Ensuring successful treatment of anemia in pregnancyFrom screening, to workup and treatment, find out how to provide the best course of action for your pregnant patients with anemia.
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AI Special Report: What doctors need to know about ChatGPT and other AI toolsWhat do physicians need to know about AI tools to enhance their practice?
