Authors


Mike Hennessy Jr, President & CEO

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Bladder health month

Review bladder disorders and management methods you can discuss with your patients.


Caitlin Delaney, MD

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Addressing burnout before impacting your family

Today is Physician Family Day, the perfect time to reflect and address any potential burnout symptoms and spend quality time re-engaging with your loved ones.


David Kimball, MD

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Demystifying AVMs

Risk assessment and management of brain arteriovenous malformations in pregnancy.


Aislinn Antrim

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Pembrolizumab plus lenvatinib show promise in advanced endometrial carcinoma

New trial results showed statistically significant improvements in overall survival and progression-free survival.


Joe Nadglowski

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COVID-19 delays cancer screenings, deaths expected to rise in next 10 years

Cancer programs seek to remove barriers to screenings.


Harold Bays, MD

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Contraception: Hopes for the Future

Kate White, MD, MPH, and Harold Bays, MD, discuss their hopes for the future of contraception options, affordability, and clinical trials evaluating their efficacy.


Richard Payerchin

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Perspectives on burnout, trust, hope in medicine from the president of the AMA

National Press Club learns about issues affecting a ‘health care system in crisis.’


William Davies, PhD

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An update on the presentation, nosology, and causes of postpartum psychosis

Postpartum psychosis is experienced by 1 to 2 women every 1000 deliveries.


Shabnam Gupta, MD

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Radiofrequency ablation for fibroids

Understanding the technology behind a newer uterus-sparing option for the management of uterine fibroids.


Yazmeen Tembunde

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Sex differences in dermatologic conditions

Data has indicated an increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis among female patients compared to male patients.


Ayman Al-Hendy, MD, PhD

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The Management of Chronic Gynecologic Conditions During COVID and Beyond

Experts discuss management of women’s health including chronic pelvic pain resulting from endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding from uterine fibroids. They also discuss ways to help improve patient-provider communications and overcome the normalization associated with non-malignant gynecological conditions.


Chelsea Chase, MS4

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Choosing the right pill

Oral contraceptive pills are a popular choice for many; providers should understand the options to guide patients effectively.


Brian Iriye, MD

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Payment models put the value in value-based care

In this month's Practice Matters column, James D. Keller, MD, MHSA; and Brian K. Iriye, MD, explore the world of value-based care and how it can benefit your practice.


Colleen Moretti

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Frequent use of neoadjuvant chemotherapy may further benefit patients with advanced ovarian cancer

Treatment programs that often use neoadjuvant chemotherapy as a strategy may help prolong survival in patients with advanced ovarian cancer compared with those that infrequently used the tactic, which may reassure patients and providers.


Gaby Moawad, MD, F.A.C.O.G.

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Surgeons Panel Discussion

Three esteemed surgeons discuss technology, weighing the pros and cons of existing and newly developed platforms.


Allison August, MD

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Historical Difficulty in Safely and Effectively Preventing CMV

Experts discuss the trajectory of CMV awareness and vaccine development efforts.


Zoe Wainer, MBBS, PhD

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Mind-body resilience for women: A focus on depression

Here’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.


Benjamin M. Brucker, MD

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EP. 15: Subsequent Treatment Considerations for Patients with Unsatisfactory Responses to Third-Line Therapy for OAB

Experts close their panel on OAB by identifying treatment pathways for patients who have an unsatisfactory response to third-line therapy.


David B. Nelson, MD

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How can we prevent pregnancy-related deaths?

Interventions before and after birth can reduce the rising maternal mortality ratio.


Christopher M. Zahn, MD

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Designing your patient’s prenatal care “PATH”

Recommendations for maternity care professionals based on MiPATH.


Connor Iapoce

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Gender discrepancy found in ABCA4-associated retinopathy

A recent meta-analysis suggests sex as a modifying factor in the development of ABCA4-associated retinopathy, revealing a higher proportion of women among individuals with a mild reduced penetrant ABCA4 variant, impacting prognosis predictions and recurrence risks.


Halley Crissman, MD, MPH

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How health care systems and providers can address cisnormativity

Halley 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.


Michael Blackman, MD

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Financial success and patient satisfaction: Are they related?

When considering the “health” of a medical practice, much of the focus is on financial indicators: missing collections at the time of service, recurring denials, poor claims management and aging patient balances. However, another area needs attention but is often overlooked: patient satisfaction.


Elaine Duryea, MD

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Protocol 11: Maternal Anemia

The protocol presented here provides an algorithm for the initial evaluation of anemia in pregnancy, with treatment algorithms for the most common causes in pregnancy.


Christine Blank

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Pharmacies limiting Plan B purchases after Roe v. Wade reversal

The American Medical Association is urging the FDA to approve OTC access to oral contraceptives.


Audrey K. Rutherford, MD

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Essentials of vulvovaginal dermatology

Correct terms and education can help normalize the conversation for patients.


Lauren Massaro

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Biden-Harris Administration launches groundbreaking women's health research initiative

Discover how President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden's new White House Initiative on Women's Health Research aims to revolutionize women's healthcare, addressing historical research gaps and advancing breakthroughs in critical areas.


Tina Foster, MD, MPH, MS

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Why shared decision-making matters more than ever

Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.


Erin Roesch, MD

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Dynamic treatment for early-stage triple-negative breast cancer

Standard 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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