Authors


Kenneth Bender, PharmaD, MA

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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces risk of infant infection

A booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy increases protection of infants from infection and related hospitalization.


Gregg Church

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New records-sharing rule could have damaging side effect

Errors in patient records are surprisingly common, so easing access to them could harm outcomes.


Hunter J. Pyle, BBA

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Vulvovaginal disease in the inpatient setting: Part 2

In part 2 of this review, more vulvovaginal diseases are examined.


Andres Ojeda, MD

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“I want to do this for my baby”: The woes of pregnancy and addiction

Substance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers. In this article, experts discuss a case of addiction in pregnancy, analyzing the patient's medical history and psychosocial state.


Brian A. Bernick, MD

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Why I started a pharmaceutical company

Published as a promotional supplement to Contemporary OB/GYN.


Blake Zwerling, MD, MSC

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Combined hormonal contraceptives merit risk assessment in patients with obesity

Combined hormonal contraceptives such as the combined oral contraceptive pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring each have unique considerations for use in patients with obesity.


Bo Ram Keum, PharmD candidate

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Safety of cefazolin has been underestimated for GBS prophylaxis during labor

Both undertreatment and overtreatment were common in this cohort of penicillin-allergic pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus (GBS).


Bruce Bekkar, MD

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Panel discussion: Impacts of climate change on women's health

Senior Editor Angie DeRosa sat down Drs. Bekkar, DeNicola, Pandipati and Abel to discuss findings from a recent study on the association with air pollution and heat exposure with adverse obstetrical outcomes, such as preterm birth and stillbirth.


Elizabeth Boskey, PHD, MPH,MSSW

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Inclusion is not erasure

Antitransgender discourse reinforces attacks on reproductive rights.


Medical Economics® Staff

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ACP joins chorus opposing possible Supreme Court abortion decision

Physician group leaders have “grave concern” ruling would hurt patients’ rights.


Christina Hicks, MS, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAUNA

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Urodynamics and the role of lidocaine

Explore 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.


Richard H. Lee, MD

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #53: Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) occurs in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy and is characterized by pruritus and elevated serum bile acid concentrations.


Ryan Scott

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Addressing inequities in cancer care starts with awareness

Alexander B. Olawaiye, MD, discusses how social and biological determinants can affect care outcomes across cancer subtypes and what steps community and academic oncologists can take to ensure these disparities are recognized.



Frances E. Casey, MD, MPH

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Contraception and its impact on acne

Understanding the effects is imperative for patient satisfaction.


Neil Baum, MD

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Breaking bad habits at your practice

Breaking the chains of habit and tradition can have a positive impact on your practice and wellbeing.


Lana Pine

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Algorithmic precision in identifying inherited bleeding disorders during pregnancy

A new study study showcased the accuracy of an algorithm in identifying pregnant patients with inherited bleeding disorders, unlocking new possibilities for precision healthcare.


John Kelly

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The next chapter for interoperability is upon us

As health care leaders navigate our transition from life in a pandemic to a world where COVID-19 is an endemic disease, interoperability will likely be top of mind.


Jonathan Bumgarner, JD

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A new focus on workplace violence at health care settings

Physicians and other health care workers are uniquely and disproportionately at risk of workplace violence.


Shirley H. Lee, CRNP-FNP, MPH

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Tips for capturing specialty practice revenue

3 tips and tricks for practices looking to boost the bottom line.



Chris Ryan

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Secondary cytoreductive surgery in recurrent ovarian cancer

Amer Karam, MD, discusses the role of secondary cytoreductive surgery in ovarian cancer and the need for careful patient selection, plus the results from 3 clinical trials and the key differences between these efforts.


Kyle Santerian

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Fever and facial swelling in a neonate

An 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?


Jason C. Hedges, MD, PhD

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Impact of marijuana: Frequently asked questions

With growing public endorsement of the potential benefits of marijuana, it is important for health care providers to effectively counsel patients regarding its effects on fertility and future offspring.


Jihong Liu, ScD

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Jihong Liu, ScD, explains how to improve perinatal outcomes in COVID patients

Discover key strategies OB-GYNs can use to protect pregnant women from severe COVID-19 risks and ensure healthier maternal outcomes.


Michelle F. Meglin, MD

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Updates on emergency contraception

Nearly half (45%) of all pregnancies in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were unintended.


Keith A. Reynolds

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Inflation eases slightly in July

Falling energy prices offset modest gains in other categories




Courtney C. Baker, MD, MPH

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Contraception for patients with mental health conditions

Learn about the intersection of mental health and contraception, with evidence-based guidance on contraceptive options for patients with psychiatric conditions.

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