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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.
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The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency?Although the public health emergency for COVID-19 is officially over, infection rates, precautions, and safety measures for communities around the United States still need to be addressed.
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Pruritic rash in vulvovaginal area of 2-year-old girlThree months ago, a healthy 2-year-old girl presented with a mildly pruritic rash with erythematous plaques, some silvery white, in the vulvovaginal area. She had no vaginal discharge or other symptoms. The rash is now more widespread, and new lesions have recently appeared on her lower back and thighs. What's the diagnosis?
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Karyn S. Eilber, MD, discusses updates on management of genitourinary syndrome of menopauseIn this Q&A, Karyn S. Eilber, MD, shares some of the biggest takeaways from the new AUA/SUFU/AUGS 2025 Guidelines on Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause.
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Dental dilemmas in pregnancyCurbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the ob/gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women, about which they are experts. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.
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Aleha Aziz, MD, MPH: The fellow on the frontlines of COVID-19Senior Editor Angie DeRosa interviews Aleha Aziz, MD, an ob/gyn at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center in New York. Dr. Aziz was one of many fellows involved with caring for patients during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City earlier this year.
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"Future proofing" health careThe pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
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Surgical treatments for endometriosisLaparoscopy remains the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
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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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The Management of Chronic Gynecologic Conditions During COVID and BeyondExperts discuss management of women’s health including chronic pelvic pain resulting from endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding from uterine fibroids. They also discuss ways to help improve patient-provider communications and overcome the normalization associated with non-malignant gynecological conditions.
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Acute Fatty Liver of PregnancyAcute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare but potentially fatal condition characterized by hepatic failure.
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Women’s disabilities affect likelihood of prenatal care and negative outcomesA study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine compared prenatal care in women with various disabilities.
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What physicians should know about apologizing to patientsApology laws limit the admissibility of apologetic statements.
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Diagnosis and Management of Gestational DiabetesWhat every OB/GYN needs to know to manage this complication.
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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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Tips for hiring staff during the great resignationStrategies practices can use to attract skilled workers to their open positions.
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Joy Baker, MD, FACOG, highlights how to recognize postpartum depressionPostpartum depression often goes undiagnosed because of a lack of screening and stigma—learn how early detection, open conversations, and new treatment options can improve outcomes for mothers.
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Veerle Bergink, MD, PhD, highlights familial links of postpartum psychosisLearn how postpartum psychosis impacts maternal health, the role of family history, and key steps to identify and prevent this serious but treatable condition.
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What patients need to know about virtual Well Woman visitsAs the pandemic forces health care to adapt, virtual Well Woman visits can be offered as a safe approach to timely care.
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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?
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Eran Bornstein, MD, highlights early signs of preeclampsia clinicians need to knowLearn how to identify early symptoms of preeclampsia and improve outcomes with timely screening, diagnosis, and prevention strategies from Eran Bornstein, MD.
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Can newborn babies breathe during breastfeeding?Fact vs myth when it comes to babies breathing during breastfeeding.
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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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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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White oral lesions in neonate with COVID-19A 4-week-old boy presents with creamy white patches on his lips, right and left buccal mucosa, palate, and tongue.
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PTSD significantly associated with cognitive decline in midlife womenWomen with the highest PTSD symptoms level experienced significantly worse rates of change regarding learning and working memory.
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How to recognize and help a physician colleague in emotional distressAlthough it may be hard for us to admit, physicians face the same types of mental health conditions as our patients.
