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Robert N. Taylor, MD, PhD

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Endometriosis: Takeaway Points

Endometriosis experts describe their takeaway points messages on the management of endometriosis.


Bertie Geng, MD

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Cervical cancer screening guidelines for adolescents

Teenaged girls at average risk don’t need Papanicolaou tests, but some special populations do.


Natasha Schimmoeller, MD, MPH

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Having an impact: How you can help your patients in the wake of Roe v Wade overruling

How you can help patients during the current attack on their reproductive autonomy


Alfred Abuhamad, MD

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Summary of Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) Consult Series #52: Diagnosis and management of fetal growth restriction

A challenge in the prenatal management of FGR is differentiating the constitutionally small fetus with a normal neonatal outcome from one who is pathologically growth restricted and at risk for postnatal complications.


Ethan Lazarus, MD, FOMA

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Making patients feel welcome

Results from one study found that many patients avoid going to the doctor because they feel uncomfortable seeking medical care or fear a serious illness. As providers, we need to recognize these issues and create a welcoming environment for all patients to ensure they don’t postpone care or avoid it entirely.


Susanna Mitro, PhD

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Susanna Mitro, PhD, reveals ethnic disparities in uterine fibroid diagnosis

A large-scale study uncovers significantly higher uterine fibroid diagnosis rates among Black, Hispanic, and Asian women compared to White women, with notable differences across Asian subgroups.


Ronald J. Wapner, MD

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Major points and concepts to consider when offering pan-ethnic expanded carrier testing

The following points summarize information from a Joint Statement of the Perinatal Quality Foundation, ACMG, ACOG, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and the National Society of Genetic Counselors on “points to consider” when performing expanded carrier screening in reproductive medicine.


Micol S. Rothman, MD

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Postmenopausal osteoporosis

What the obstetrician-gynecologist should know


Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH

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Designing your patient’s prenatal care “PATH”

Recommendations for maternity care professionals based on MiPATH.


Gianna Melillo

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Factors that may lead women with PCOS to develop type 2 diabetes

Results of a cross-sectional study detail characteristics among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who develop type 2 diabetes.


Chris Mazzolini

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Regulation needed for health care AI

Good machine learning practices’ are needed to address the unique social, legal, and ethical concerns potentially raised by artificial intelligence (AI).



Mariam Naqvi, MD

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COVID-19 and pregnancy: An update

Four years into the COVID-19 pandemic, what we know about the novel coronavirus and pregnancy has evolved. Find out what we've learned thus far.


Ariel Cohen, MD, MSED

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Long-acting reversible contraceptive use among adolescents

Many barriers lead to low rates of use of LARCs.


Gregory Weiss, MD

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HDPs linked to worsened risk of chronic hypertension later in life

Dr. Gregory Weiss provides perspective on a recent study suggesting women with gestational hypertension were at an increased risk of chronic hypertension later in life.


Cedric H. Campbell, MD

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Solutions for spinal headaches

Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside the ob-gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. In this installment, we learn more about the diagnosis and management of headaches in postpartum patients.


Lori Handy, MD, MSCE

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What has changed in the RSV prevention landscape?

An abnormal surge in RSV was observed in the spring and fall 2022 seasons, but new immunizations offer protections previously unavailable.


Heidi Moawad, MD

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How to Improve Physician Wellness

There are important issues that doctors can address head-on to gain professional and personal wellness.


Rachel Lutz

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Diet of mother’s milk vs formula has no effect on preterm infant microbiome

For preterm infants, clinical outcomes from microbial mechanisms are not affected by a diet of only human milk compared to bovine milk formulas or fortifiers.


Christine Isaacs, MD

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Cytomegalovirus: What every physician needs to know

Learn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.


Rachel Zimlich, RN, BSN

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NAID report shows maternal COVID-19 vaccination protects newborns

New research led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reveals sustained antibody levels in infants born to vaccinated mothers, underscoring the importance of maternal vaccination in safeguarding newborns against COVID-19.


Elizabeth Clain, MD

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Perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleeding

The challenge of diagnosis occurs in distinguishing “normal” from “abnormal” in a time of rapid and dynamic change.


Contagion Editorial Team

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England eliminates mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B

In doing so, the country met the new target of the World Health Organization.


Erika E. Levi, MD, MPH

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Fresh ideas, workarounds during pandemic can increase access to contraception

The pandemic has forced us to get more creative in managing patients’ needs, especially when it comes to contraception


Kristen Pepin, MD, MPH

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Abdominal entry in laparoscopic surgery

Although major complications are rare, laparoscopic abdominal entry is the most dangerous part of any laparoscopic procedure.


Sheila Taton

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Analytics for advanced care success

Data analytics allows providers to gain insights from performance management measures and metrics that hold the clues to financial viability under risk-based and pay-for-performance contracts. By embracing advanced analytics, hospitals and health systems can accelerate their path to value.


Gregory H. Nalesnik, DO, PGY-3

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Newborn with fevers and tremors: What's the diagnosis?

His mother’s past medical history is significant for preeclampsia, previous opiate, and cocaine abuse, and current tobacco use, and she was incarcerated during the pregnancy. What's the diagnosis?


Kimberly Kho, MD, MPH

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Diagnosis and Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea

Primary dysmenorrhea is a prevalent, underdiagnosed, but treatable condition.


Jill Sederstrom

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Birth control authority grows to pharmacists

An increasing number of pharmacists are now prescribing birth control, further expanding their role as public health service providers.


Erin C. Deverdis-Crosby, MD

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Accidental bowel leakage

These tips for the ob-gyn specialist can help patients manage.

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