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Essentials of vulvovaginal dermatologyCorrect terms and education can help normalize the conversation for patients.
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Later-onset menopause linked to higher asthma riskWomen experiencing menopause later in life may face an increased risk of asthma, according to recent research highlighting the impact of hormone levels on respiratory health.
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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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Urodynamics and the role of lidocaineExplore the potential benefits and considerations of utilizing intraurethral lidocaine jelly during urodynamic studies for bladder testing, as we delve into research findings on patient discomfort, voiding metrics, and diagnostic precision.
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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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Experts say most children fast too long before surgeryEthan Lowder, BA, and Alexander Nagrebetsky, MD, MSc, reported that nearly 80% of children fast longer than recommended before surgery.
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Guidance for PCPs: Streamlining Menopause CarePanelists discuss strategies for simplifying complex information for primary care physicians (PCPs), provide tips on how PCPs can effectively communicate evidence-based treatment options to patients, and outline actionable points and key takeaways to enhance patient care in managing menopause symptoms.
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Romosozumab outperforms teriparatide and denosumab in bone strengthRecent work presented at the 2025 annual meeting of American Society of Bone & Mineral Research found that romosozumab significantly outperformed teriparatide and denosumab in improving hip and spine bone strength.
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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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AI vs. human: A comparative study on summarizing incontinence researchMubashir S. Billah, MD, discusses a study presented at the 2024 AUA Annual Meeting, which evaluates the efficacy of AI-generated summaries against traditional human-written summaries in the field of incontinence research.
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COVID-19 roundtable: Prophylaxis for the immunocompromisedThis week the panel weighs in on monoclonal antibodies in this patient population as well as important overall takeaways about COVID-19 therapies.
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Negative pressure wound therapy reduces c-section infections and costsTia Welsh, MD, MPH, FACOG, shares new evidence showing that single-use negative pressure wound therapy at -80 mmHg lowers cesarean-section infection rates and healthcare costs more effectively than traditional -125 mmHg therapy.
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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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Contemporary understanding of breast cancer risk with combined oral contraceptivesUnveiling the intricate relationship between combined oral contraceptive use and breast cancer risk, navigating through research insights and clinical implications for informed patient counseling.
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Lopa Pandya, MD, discusses link between hysterectomy and urinary incontinenceNew research highlights an increased risk of urinary incontinence following hysterectomy, underscoring the need for long-term management strategies.
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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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Kenneth M. Johnson, PhD, discusses barriers to childcare driving reduced fertilityRising childcare costs, limited access to daycare, and shifting generational attitudes are driving historic declines in US birth rates.
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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.
