Authors


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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Beta-Blockers Linked to Worse Outcomes in Women Following a Heart Attack

New research reveals that women face worse heart attack outcomes than men, particularly when treated with beta-blockers, highlighting the need for sex-specific care.


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.


Susan Khalil, MD
Susan Khalil, MD

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Susan Khalil, MD, discusses staged uterine artery embolization for symptomatic uterine fibroids

Considerations for reducing blood loss, morbidity, and surgical complexity in patients with large fibroids.


Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC

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Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses BD's new HPV self-collection device

A new FDA-submitted self-collection HPV test aims to improve cervical cancer screening access for underserved women by offering a convenient, noninvasive at-home option.


E. Michael Lewiecki, MD

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Bone Density’s Role in VMS Treatment and Neurokinin Therapy

An expert discusses how the ideal vasomotor symptom treatment would address both symptoms and bone loss simultaneously, making nonestrogen therapies with skeletal benefits like elinzanetant particularly attractive for patients.


Melissa Furlong, PhD

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Melissa Furlong, PhD, links neighborhood deprivation to gestational diabetes risk

New research reveals that pregnant women living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods face a significantly higher risk of developing gestational diabetes.


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.


Ciera Kirkpatrick, PhD

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Ciera Kirkpatrick, PhD, shows how TikTok is transforming cervical cancer awareness

Health care providers are using short-form videos on TikTok to educate young women about Pap tests, breaking down barriers with engaging, accessible content.


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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Guiding ob-gyns back to evidence-based care

A thoughtful approach to behavioral change.


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?


Howard Curlin, MD

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Endometrial ablation in the office setting

Breaking down barriers through patient selection, new devices, and the latest techniques.


Freya Shepherd, MSc, BSc

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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.


Malavika Prabhu, MD

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SMFM Consult Series #57: Evaluation and management of soft ultrasound markers for aneuploidy

In this consult series, experts from SMFM discuss the evaluation and management of soft ultrasound markers for aneuploidy.


Kartik K. Venkatesh, MD, PHD

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Diagnosis and Management of Gestational Diabetes

What every OB/GYN needs to know to manage this complication.

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