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Inflammatory bowel disease and pregnancyThe authors offer guidance on how to optimize maternal and neonatal health outcomes for women with IBD.
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Smoke evacuation in the age of COVID-19Though theoretical, the threat of aerosolized viral particles places health care providers at risk. Certain safety measures can be taken.
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Will transgender care follow the path of abortion?Gender-affirming care: medically necessary for mental health.
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New physicians want work-life balance in first job, survey saysWork schedule, location also factors.
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Timely flu vaccination is critical for pregnant womenResearchers examined the effects of severe acute respiratory infections on pregnancy and reported some concerning findings.
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Historical Difficulty in Safely and Effectively Preventing CMVExperts discuss the trajectory of CMV awareness and vaccine development efforts.
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Managing the risk of violence against health care workers: Effective solutions neededViolence against health care workers has almost become a routine, if frightening, aspect of their jobs.
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A discussion on ACOG’s new clinical consensus on tailored prenatal careIn this Q&A, experts explain how ACOG’s tailored prenatal care model supports flexibility, equity, and shared decision-making in pregnancy.
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The promise and challenges of preimplantation genetic testing for IVFHistory, potential value, possible candidates, and limitations of PGT for in vitro fertilization.
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Building Physician-Patient Trust to Increase Timely Screening RatesKameelah Phillips, MD, FACOG, NCMP, discusses how health care providers (HCPs) can empower patients to advocate for their health during cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings by building trust, fostering open communication about sensitive topics, and striking a balance between sensitivity and thorough screening practices.
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Overcoming barriers to genomic testing in community care settingsGenomic testing has grown in importance as the number of targeted anticancer therapies rises. Early genomic testing can help to guide treatment choices.
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The power of social media in health care with Dr. Jennifer LincolnHear from Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, the OB hospitalist and lactation consultant whose TikTok posts have landed her nearly 2.5 million followers about the power of social media in health care.
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Ovarian cancer and medical cannabis research: Michelle Kendall’s legacy of research, advocacy, and changeIn this recent interview, Bruce Kendall and Dr. Hinanit Koltai of the Volcani Institute share the inspiring story of the late Michelle Kendall and how her passion for science and research brought them all together to study medical cannabis as a potential treatment for ovarian cancer.
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Safety of cefazolin has been underestimated for GBS prophylaxis during laborBoth undertreatment and overtreatment were common in this cohort of penicillin-allergic pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
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Submission Process for FDA Approval for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine BeginsModerna has initiated the rolling submission process for the biologics license application for its COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273.
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Become a better communicator and negotiator in 2022Some of the essential characteristics of being a good communicator are to be concise, specific, pleasant, approachable, and most of all, to be a good listener.
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Nicky Herrick MD; and Anushree Agarwal, MD, MBBS, highlight their study on cardiac arrhythmias in pregnancyThe BRITE-MOM study at UCSF uses wearable ECGs to detect arrhythmias in pregnant women, aiming to improve early diagnosis and maternal cardiac outcomes.
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How to have difficult discussionsWhat are the key factors of communication with a patient who is fearing symptom progression or near death?
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Fresh ideas, workarounds during pandemic can increase access to contraceptionThe pandemic has forced us to get more creative in managing patients’ needs, especially when it comes to contraception
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Trastuzumab deruxtecan doubles PFS in HER2-low metastatic breast cancerThe phase 3 DESTINY-Breast04 trial using fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki showed a reduction in the risk of disease recurrence or death for patients with HER2-low, hormone receptor–positive metastatic breast cancer.
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How the right communication strategy can reduce the impact of a patient’s health crisisProviding clear and simple instructions reduces patients’ uncertainty and fear when confronted with bad news.
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Management of chronic pelvic painOptimization of care represents a priority and requires an understanding of etiology to effectively diagnose and treat.
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New Mother's ThumbThe monikers “new mother’s thumb” or “mother’s wrist” stem from the increased incidence of this disorder seen during the third trimester of pregnancy and in the first few months after delivery, especially if breastfeeding.
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Surgeons Panel DiscussionThree esteemed surgeons discuss technology, weighing the pros and cons of existing and newly developed platforms.
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Utility of pelvic ultrasound imaging in diagnosing endometriosisFindings and significance for gynecologic surgeons.
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Creating a patient-positive care environment in your medical practiceA positive strategy to help patients with obesity is to help set realistic goals.
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Physician burnout and self-careDuring the pandemic, physician self-care and organizational efforts to protect physician wellbeing are vital to maintaining a healthy and able workforce, which in turn enables a strong response to the ongoing health crisis.
