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Impact of antiepileptic medications and sex hormones on maternal and child outcomes in epilepsyPaula Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD, director of the Women's Epilepsy Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talked about the influence of sex hormones on maternal outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy treated with antiseizure medication.
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Vulvar infection in patient with acute myeloid leukemiaThis vulvar infection rarely is seen but presents an intriguing case.
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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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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility careAs we were going to press with the July issue, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, and leaving the question of abortion rights to the states.
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Gut health may impact tumor response to radiationThe overgrowth of fungi could cause the immune system to stop fighting cancer, according to a study.
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Atopic dermatitis and infertilityA recent study showed that patients with atopic dermatitis have a higher prevalence of infertility, highlighting the need for clinicians to be wary of this increased risk and improve the care and management of this patient population.
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Solutions for spinal headachesCurbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside the ob-gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. In this installment, we learn more about the diagnosis and management of headaches in postpartum patients.
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Detecting endometrial cancer with new non-invasive blood testResearchers from a study published in Cancers discovered a new method of detecting endometrial cancer in women via a simple, non-invasive blood test.
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Lisa Becht, MD, FACOG, sheds light on fertility awarenessA new survey highlights major gaps in fertility knowledge, emphasizing the importance of anti-müllerian hormone testing, insurance coverage awareness, and early proactive care.
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Assessment and treatment of opioid use disorder in pregnancyAs the United States experiences an opioid crisis, how are pregnant individuals impacted?
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Understanding abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescentsExperts take a look at 2 cases to understand abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents and provide a useful screening tool.
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How health care systems and providers can address cisnormativityHalley Crissman, MD, MPH, shares her insight on the ways in which hospital systems reinforce cisnormativity and focal points to address for a more welcoming environment.
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3 ways to better negotiate your physician employment contractKnow the market and be reasonable when requesting changes.
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Long-acting reversible contraceptive use among adolescentsMany barriers lead to low rates of use of LARCs.
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Motherhood and the 4 symptom domains of borderline personality disorderBorderline personality disorder is a common diagnosis among young women that is highly understudied in pregnancy and motherhood. Learn more here.
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The role of the pediatric provider in supporting gender-diverse youthPediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians, and other youth providers can play a crucial role in mitigating this risk by supporting SMGD youth and their families and promoting resilience through inclusive and clinically, culturally competent care.
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Addressing differences in patient engagement across racial and ethnic groupsThere are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.
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Your coding questions answeredWhat you need to know about prolonged services, medical assistant, and E/M codes.
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How technology is addressing the physician shortageDigital tools are helping to find and fill unused capacity in the health care system.
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Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, 7th Edition: Protocol 18 - Peripartum CardiomyopathyProtocol 18: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
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A discussion on ACOG’s new clinical consensus on tailored prenatal careIn this Q&A, experts explain how ACOG’s tailored prenatal care model supports flexibility, equity, and shared decision-making in pregnancy.
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Addition of trastuzumab to chemotherapy for treatment of early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancerThe addition of trastuzumab to chemotherapy for the treatment of early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer helps to reduce disease recurrence and can potentially reduce the mortality from breast cancer by a third worldwide.
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Maternal preconception hepatitis b increases offspring’s risk of congenital heart diseasesThe risk of congenital heart diseases in offspring was increased among mothers with preconception previous hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
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Omicron COVID-19 variant: What we know and what we don’tThe Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading quickly, jumping continents with infected travelers. Here’s the latest on what global health officials know about it.
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Katrina Kimport, PhD, notes how clinicians can support pregnant patients facing delays in careDiscover practical strategies for clinicians to assist pregnant patients impacted by care restrictions, including travel guidance, emotional support, and resource access.
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Postoperative pain managementExploring the available interventions for acute pain management during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care.
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Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean SectionCesarean delivery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States, with over 1 million infants delivered this way each year. Maternal morbidity and mortality rates in this country are higher in women undergoing cesarean delivery. To improve these outcomes, experts make a case for the application of several ERAS principles to obstetric-specific issues.
