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Why shared decision-making matters more than everSweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.
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Dynamic treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancerStandard chemotherapy has historically been the mainstay of treatment for patients with diagnoses of early-stage TNBC, but there remains an unmet need to identify novel therapies that improve outcomes and, equally important, to discern which patients may benefit from a given treatment.
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Key Takeaways for HPV and Cervical Cancer ScreeningDrs Emily K. Hill, Sangini S. Sheth, and Mark H. Stoler share practice pearls for HPV and cervical cancer screening and express their hope for emerging testing options.
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No evidence of elevated MS relapse risk following fertility treatmentsAmong 43 cycles that achieved pregnancy, investigators observed decreases of annualized relapse rates from 0.26 to 0.09.
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Texas Senate Bill 8 (SB 8): NOT just another anti-abortion billOn May 19, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill 8 (also known as the Fetal Heartbeat Bill) into law with the statement that this will save lives in the state of Texas. This law is recognized as the most restrictive anti-abortion regulation in the United States today.
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Gepotidacin meets endpoints for uUTI studies, eyes potential FDA approval this yearWith an FDA approval, it would be the first new class of oral antibiotics for uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTI) in over 20 years.
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Linda Fan, MD, on telehealth in the second stage of COVID-19In this video interview, Senior Editor Angie DeRosa talks with Linda Fan, MD, about the rise of telehealth as the pandemic enters the second stage.
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Endometriosis: Surgery and GnRh AgonistsSawsan As-Sanie, MD, Jessica Shim, MD, Robert Taylor, MD, PhD, and Linda Giudice, MD, PhD, discuss the role of surgery and GnRh agonists for the treatment of endometriosis.
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YouTube spreads low-quality medical information on recurrent UTIs, study showsIn today’s world, it is easy to find information on the internet, whether it be through search engines or social media. Much of that information, however, is not reliable.
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SMFM Consult Series #57: Evaluation and management of soft ultrasound markers for aneuploidyIn this consult series, experts from SMFM discuss the evaluation and management of soft ultrasound markers for aneuploidy.
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Lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab displays efficacy in advanced endometrial cancerThe combination of lenvatinib plus pembrolizumab induced durable responses with a manageable safety profile in adults with previously treated, advanced endometrial cancer, according to a long-term follow-up analysis of a phase 1b/2 study (NCT02501096).
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How to identify common pediatric vulvar conditionsUnderstanding signs, symptoms helps determine the best treatment regimen
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Can newborn babies breathe during breastfeeding?Fact vs myth when it comes to babies breathing during breastfeeding.
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Steven J. Chmura, MD, PhD, compares addition of metastases-directed therapy vs SOC alone for oligometastatic breast cancerSteven J. Chmura, MD, PhD, discussed recent findings from the phase 2R/3 NRG-BR002 trial in patients with newly diagnosed oligometastatic breast cancer.
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Hysterosalpingography for boomers to zoomersAlthough the hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is the oldest special radiologic procedure, first performed over 110 years ago, it remains an essential part of the evaluation of the infertile couple.
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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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Dermatoses of PregnancyCurbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the OB/GYN specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.
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Medical boards pressured to let it slide when doctors spread COVID-19 misinformationStopping some doctors from sharing unsound medical advice has proved challenging. Even defining misinformation has been difficult. And during the pandemic, resistance from some state legislatures is complicating the effort.
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Iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy and the role of intravenous ironAnemia in pregnancy should be treated due to its connection to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
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Skin-to-skin contact in the neonatal intensive care unitSkin-to-skin contact, sometimes called "kangaroo care," is a cheap, effective intervention to improve outcomes in preterm and low-birthweight infants.
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Statin use in midlife womenRisk assessment, lifestyle counseling, adverse effects, and medication management.
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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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Skeletal dysplasia with David Abel, MDAbel is a neonatalogist in Portland, Oregon. Abel practices at Oregon Health & Science University.
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Key Takeaways for HPV and Cervical Cancer ScreeningDrs Emily K. Hill, Sangini S. Sheth, and Mark H. Stoler share practice pearls for HPV and cervical cancer screening and express their hope for emerging testing options.
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Possible Link Found Between Adult-Onset Heart Failure, Preterm BirthA higher risk of adult-onset heart failure was found in this Swedish study that investigated its association with singleton live births before 37 weeks gestation.
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Smoke evacuation in the age of COVID-19Though theoretical, the threat of aerosolized viral particles places health care providers at risk. Certain safety measures can be taken.
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The role of progesterone in miscarriageLow progesterone levels have been associated with an increased rate of miscarriage.
