Authors


Tom Cox, MBA

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How technology is addressing the physician shortage

Digital tools are helping to find and fill unused capacity in the health care system.



Julia Phillippi, PhD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN

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A discussion on ACOG’s new clinical consensus on tailored prenatal care

In this Q&A, experts explain how ACOG’s tailored prenatal care model supports flexibility, equity, and shared decision-making in pregnancy.



Sarah Karlovitch

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Addition of trastuzumab to chemotherapy for treatment of early-stage, HER2-positive breast cancer

The 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.


Nina Cosdon

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Maternal preconception hepatitis b increases offspring’s risk of congenital heart diseases

The risk of congenital heart diseases in offspring was increased among mothers with preconception previous hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.


Grace Halsey

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Omicron COVID-19 variant: What we know and what we don’t

The 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.


Stephanie Chang, MD

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Postoperative pain management

Exploring the available interventions for acute pain management during the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases of care.


Olutoyosi Ogunkua, MD

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Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean Section

Cesarean 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.


Mark Heinemeyer

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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.




Patrick Campbell

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Infertility and fertility treatment linked to cervical insufficiency risk

A study found that nulliparous women with infertility, especially those using fertility treatments, face increased odds of cervical insufficiency and related pregnancy complications.


Karla F. Loken, DO, OBGYN, FACOOG

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Practical guidance for navigating complex world of insurance coverage, payer issues

Over the last year and a half, physicians around the world have been focused on managing patients, their teams, and themselves through the COVID pandemic. This has not been an easy time for physicians.


Brielle Benyon

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Cancer centers should adopt the reality that cancer has no gender, expert says

Dr. Don S. Dizon discusses how cancer centers can be more inclusive to the LGBTQ+ community, from the naming of the institutions to the types of magazines found in the waiting rooms.


Rebecca B. Perkins, MD, MSC

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2019 ASCCP guidelines: Pearls for practitioners

Consensus group discussion resulted in a shift from results-based to risk-based management for cervical cancer screening.


Lauren Biscaldi

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Breaking: FDA approves, authorizes updated monovalent COVID-19 vaccines

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines by both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are no longer authorized for use in the United States.


Marissa Fox

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HPV vaccine rates rise in teens when they can consent, research shows

State legislation that allows adolescents to choose to receive the HPV vaccine without parental interference would elevate immunization rates, according to a new study.


Claudia L. Werner, MD

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Current choices in cervical cancer screening

It is essential to expand access to all available, effective cervical cancer screening options for the most vulnerable populations. The targeted use of any particular screening modality in higher-risk populations is not supported by evidence-based guidelines; any effective screening is the priority.


Richard M. Burwick, MD, MPH

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Iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy and the role of intravenous iron

Anemia in pregnancy should be treated due to its connection to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.


Nichole Tucker

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Web-based tool for family cancer history information collection

In an interview with Targeted Oncology, Melissa K. Frey, MD, discussed findings from implementing web-based health information collection of family history in patients with gynecologic cancers.


Kelly N. Wright, MD

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Surgical treatments for endometriosis

Laparoscopy remains the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.


Staff

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IVIG safe, effective for treating pregnant patients with severe COVID-19

Intravenous immunoglobulin shows promise as a treatment option for pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.


Leen Al-Hafez, MD

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Deep dive into fetal ventriculomegaly

Fetal ventriculomegaly, a condition marked by the dilation of cerebral ventricles, is a common finding on second-trimester ultrasounds and requires careful evaluation to determine its causes, severity, and potential impact on neurological outcomes.


Kristl Tomlin, MD, FACOG

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A noninfectious “infection” after cesarean delivery

Experts evaluate 3 clinical scenarios and determine the appropriate course of action.


Danielle M. Alm, PharmD, BCPS, BCPPS

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Finding the best fit

Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescents.


Austin Cox, MD

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A noninfectious “infection” after cesarean delivery

Experts evaluate 3 clinical scenarios and determine the appropriate course of action.


Brian K. Iriye, MD

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From data to wisdom

Leveraging the DIKW pyramid, SOAP notes, and teamwork for practice efficiency and performance improvement.


William Hynes, DPhil

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Violence against women and acquired brain injuries

Violence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Contemporary OB/GYN Staff

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Tiny Tim: What the diagnosis?

Can you guess what condition Tiny Tim had?

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