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Ana Monteagudo, MD

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Cesarean scar pregnancy diagnosis and management

This rare but dangerous complication may lead to loss of the uterus if misdiagnosed.


Jonathan Steller, MD

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Cardiovascular disease in pregnancy: What ob/gyns need to know

Normal physiologic complaints of pregnancy overlap with cardiac-related symptoms. A multidisciplinary approach is critically important for care of a pregnant woman with heart disease.


Andrea Kaelin Agten, MD

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Cesarean scar pregnancy diagnosis and management

This rare but dangerous complication may lead to loss of the uterus if misdiagnosed.


Julia Geynisman, MD

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The devil is in the detail: Practical aspects of identifying and responding to sex trafficking

Human trafficking, or rather, modern slavery, is an insidious and pervasive problem in our society.


Debra Taubel, MD

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The devil is in the detail: Practical aspects of identifying and responding to sex trafficking

Human trafficking, or rather, modern slavery, is an insidious and pervasive problem in our society.



Scott Baltic

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The truth about the RUC: Critics and advocates speak out

A physician committee that helps set Medicare rates for specific procedures is under the microscope. Are the accusations of price-fixing fair, and are there fairer alternatives?


Miranda Hester

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In Utero COVID-19 vaccine exposure not associated with adverse outcomes

The safety of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women, for both mother and baby, has been dependent on observation during the rollout. A large population trial provides further support for the vaccine’s safety.


William M. Callaghan, MD, MPH, FACOG

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Delivery is not the end of the story: Follow-up of women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Gestational diabetes mellitus defined as carbohydrate intolerance leading to hypoglycemia with onset or first recognition during pregnancy is one of the most common complications of pregnancy.


Ross S. Berkowitz, MD

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Managing molar pregnancy

A 37-year-old Asian woman presented at 16.5 weeks with a "prune juice" discharge, severe nausea, and a 22-week-sized uterus.


Elisabeth Baron, MD

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Managing molar pregnancy

A 37-year-old Asian woman presented at 16.5 weeks with a "prune juice" discharge, severe nausea, and a 22-week-sized uterus.


Donald P. Goldstein, MD

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Managing molar pregnancy

A 37-year-old Asian woman presented at 16.5 weeks with a "prune juice" discharge, severe nausea, and a 22-week-sized uterus.


Andrew I. Kaplan, Esq

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Was this fourth-degree laceration properly repaired?

In this month's Legally Speaking column, find out the results of this case looking at a fourth-degree laceration repair.


Jonathan D. Schiff, MD

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Controversies in OB/GYN: Should all varicoceles be repaired?

Dr. Chan argues that repairing all clinically significant varicoceles can at least enhance semen parameters-and at best might enhance fertility. Dr. Schiff, on the other hand, says repair only those of men to benefit the most.


Peter T.K. Chan, MD, CM, MSc

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Controversies in OB/GYN: Should all varicoceles be repaired?

Dr. Chan argues that repairing all clinically significant varicoceles can at least enhance semen parameters-and at best might enhance fertility. Dr. Schiff, on the other hand, says repair only those of men to benefit the most.


Malcolm G. Munro, MD, FRCSc

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Grand Rounds: New concepts in nongestational acute uterine bleeding

Treat your nonpregnant patient with one of these drug regimens to reduce out-of-control blood loss while she's waiting for the operating room-and she may not need surgery to stop hemorrhage, after all, says this expert. Noting that our standard treatments for this challenging, often overlooked emergency are based on scant data, he assesses your options.


James Kurtzman, MD

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The Delivery Probability Profile: A new tool to predict PTD?

Can a "Delivery Probability Profile" help ob/gyns determine who's most likely to deliver prematurely? One expert in the field examines the evidence.


James F. Sweeney

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An ob/gyn’s guide to malpractice insurance

There are many things a physician should consider when shopping for malpractice insurance.


Richard Nemiroff, MD

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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levels

In spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.


Joel Cardenas, MD

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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levels

In spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.


Nazanin Moghbeli, MD

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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levels

In spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.


Robert B. Norris, MD

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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levels

In spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.


Morris Wortman, MD

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Hysteroscopic myomectomy: Pearls and pitfalls from 24 years of practice

An OB/GYN discusses his many experiences with hysteroscopic myomectomy during 24 years of practice.


Jean T. Cox, MS, RD, LN

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Put food safety risks during pregnancy into perspective

Although pregnant women say they would trust information from their doctor about food safety in pregnancy, surveys of patients and clinicians alike find that the topic is often not discussed.


Megan McReynolds

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Are you ready for MOC?

The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology stopped issuing their usual certificates in 2008 and have switched to a "maintenance of certification" protocol that requires all ob/gyns to walk through a more demanding 6-year process involving CME offerings, a written examination, and chart reviews.


Sonia Houston, PhD

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Whether a certain diet could enhance pregnancy outcomes is under investigation

The specific diet and micronutrients that would contribute to better pregnancy outcomes is only recently being rigorously investigated.


Alex J. Polotsky, MD, MS

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Whether a certain diet could enhance pregnancy outcomes is under investigation

The specific diet and micronutrients that would contribute to better pregnancy outcomes is only recently being rigorously investigated.


David A. Miller, MD

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Fetal heart rate monitoring and the cesarean delivery rate

A look at the claim that EFM leads to an increase in cesarean deliveries.


Robert M. Silver, MD

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NPMS recommendations: Antepartum vs postpartum prophylaxis

Ob/gyns must be aware of the different treatment recommendations for various scenarios pre- and post-delivery.


Jon I. Einarsson, MD, PhD, MPH

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Artificial intelligence in obstetrics-gynecology: A revolution on the horizon

Learn how obstetrician-gynecologists can use artificial intelligence to improve their practice.

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