Gynecology

Researchers are genetically sequencing the virus in hopes of one day developing better prevention and treatment.

Could alcohol consumption have an impact on breast cancer screening? Plus, how has the HPV vaccine impacted CIN2+ rates. And: Can metformin plus changes in lifestyle mitigate PCOS.

Results of a multi center observational study suggest that testing for a panel of genes may be the wave of the future for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer and alter the course of clinical management.

A case hinges on whether a surgical complication was properly managed.

Opportunistic infections tend to invade the female reproductive tract during certain "windows of vulnerability," researchers have found.

Many advances have been made in understanding the multi-layered causes of sexual pain, and most women can resume or begin satisfying sexual lives after diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.

It has been more than 55 years since ultrasound was first described, and today’s tools and techniques barely resemble the initial construct.

Did the surgeon conceal the extent of a recent injury?

Two doctors from the same health system argue the opposite sides of this issue.

Using SSRI late in pregnancy may increase the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in a newborn. Plus, hormone therapy may help mood in early postmenopause; use of mesh for prolapse on the rise

The FBI is investigating how much the manufacturer knew about the safety of the design. Plus, how does the clotting profile of new oral contraceptives compare to earlier formulations and a look at the impact of the PALB2 mutation on breast cancer prognosis.

What are the current recommendations for managing women who are BRCA 1 or 2 carriers?

Careful preoperative planning and positioning will help to overcome some of the challenges presented by the obese patient's body habitus.

A patient sues after a hysterectomy is performed even after a finding of no cancer.

A new study looks at whether or not women with dense breasts require alternative screening methods. Conventional wisdom about reducing salt intake to lower blood pressure may not be correct. What's the impact of breastfeeding on reducing the recurrence of certain breast cancer types.

A look at the evidence shows that a program using ob/gyn hospitalists makes sense for many facilities and may improve outcomes.

The professional responsibility model of obstetric ethics provides a powerful antidote to maternal rights-based reductionism.

Training on the devices is available, even beyond residency.

Hands-on ratings of a patient-controlled inhaled analgesia system and a bag for contained tissue extraction.

Research looks at ACOG's 39-week initiative, whether a diagnosis of GBS in 1 pregnancy increases likelihood in future pregnancies, and more data on open versus in-bag morcellation.

The USPSTF updated recommendations on mammography have sparked discussion on screening in younger women. Plus, does exposure to gestational diabetes increase risk of autism? What are the implications of genome editing?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) discusses the importance of HPV screening, vaccination, and the role of the clinician in helping prevent HPV and related cancers. The video presents three viewpoints: An OB-GYN who treats cervical cancer, a mother / Pediatrician who had her daughters vaccinated for HPV, and a survivor of cervical cancer.

Of the top 10 surgical procedures that are decreasing at the greatest rate, 4 of them are related to obstetrics and gynecology.

DNA from a genetically dissimilar deceased twin may be counted as part of total fetal DNA, leaving to incorrect test results for the surviving fetus.

Less may be more when it comes to surgical management.

A high/low agreement usually is done to prevent a “runaway” jury from coming back with an unreasonably high award, but ensures the plaintiff of something because they are agreeing to a lower amount than what the jury might have awarded.

Two experts take sides on the clinical merits of performing bilateral salpingectomy alone versus removing the tubes in BRCA mutation carriers.

Plus: research on systemic HT, type II diabetes and post-pregnancy obesity

A new adjustable single-incision bladder sling placed via the transobturator route for women with stress urinary incontinence shows promise.