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STDs and dermatologic symptomsKenneth J. Tomecki, MD, discussed the clinical relevance of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to dermatology and outlined what to look for and how to treat various conditions at the 2022 Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference for PAs & NPs.
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Impact of marijuana: Frequently asked questionsWith 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.
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Beware of “forever chemicals”Counsel pregnant and breastfeeding patients about dangers from exposure to PFAS.
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HIPAA mistakes to avoid when texting patientsWhile texting can make things a lot easier (and more profitable), it can also be easy to unknowingly violate HIPAA regulations.
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Study examines best practices for managing perinatal depressionRecommendations are often vague, contradictory, according to investigators.
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Panel discussion: Impacts of climate change on women's healthSenior 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.
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Perspectives on global women’s mental healthThis diverse group of women came together to explore the challenges in treating mental illness in patients who identify as female.
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Higher recurrence risk, triptan use linked to perimenstrual migraine durationWomen with perimenstrual migraine attacks may also be at increased risk of medication overuse.
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UTIs: Why did you have to go and make things so complicated?Although hospitalizations due to urinary tract infections have increased, there are some investigational antibiotics in clinical trials. Here is a review of some of these therapies in the pipeline.
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Maternal hidradenitis suppurativa associated with pregnancy complications, morbidityThe findings of the study suggest HS is associated with pregnancy complications and adverse outcomes for both mothers and offspring.
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Ensuring racial justice and health equity in ob/gyn“In the past 55 years since I became a physician, progress has been made but we still have so much more to do and a long way to go.”
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Cervical cancer screening guidelines for adolescentsTeenaged girls at average risk don’t need Papanicolaou tests, but some special populations do.
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SMFM Consult Series #60: Management of pregnancies resulting from IVFThis Consult discusses the management of pregnancies achieved with in vitro fertilization and provides recommendations based on the available evidence.
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Alcohol and breastfeeding: What are the risks?What are the impacts of alcohol use during lactation?
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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.
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Documentation saves the dayLearn how documentation can significantly benefit patients and providers.
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The impact of vaccines on long COVID-19Research suggests that COVID-19 vaccination may serve a therapeutic effect, possibly reducing the risk of developing long COVID when administered to those currently infected.
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Abortion: Just the tip of the icebergConsidering the many repercussions of overturning Roe v Wade—and the psychiatric implications for our patients.
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Vaginal Dilators: A guide for health care professionalsThese therapeutic medical devices can be used by patients to effectively treat pelvic pain and anxiety related to intercourse.
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8 ways texting can improve patient retention and boost revenueWhy text messaging is good for the business of health care
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The patient experience mattersActionable patient data lives in your digital engagement tools — use it!
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Tailoring menopause care to your patients' goals, with Jill Liss, MDJill Liss, MD, shares details on her presentation on the physiology of menopause care and how clinicians can use evidence to improve patient care at the 2025 ACOG ACSM.
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Megan Cohen, MD, MPH, outlines 2024 CDC contraception guidelinesMegan Cohen, MD, MPH, outlines major changes to the CDC’s 2024 contraceptive recommendations, including updated safety classifications, inclusive language, and new guidance for transgender and medically complex patients.
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New biomarker could predict immunotherapy benefit in breast cancerThe Major Histocompatibility Complex Class II protein has potential to predict immunotherapy benefit in two types of breast cancer.
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The time is now for federal agencies to fortify cybersecurity among small and rural hospitalsAs physicians focus on patient health and executives work to keep the doors open, data breaches can have serious consequences for everyone.
