May 17th 2024
A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting highlighted significant gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) care, revealing widespread patient dissatisfaction and the urgent need for improved provider education and comprehensive treatment approaches.
23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East
July 19-20, 2024
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15th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies™
May 11, 2024
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Community Practice Connections™: 14th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies
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4th Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health™
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Exploring Unmet Needs In Postpartum Depression – Making the Case for Early Detection and Novel Treatments
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Identifying Health Care Inequities in Screening, Diagnosis, and Trial Access for Breast Cancer Care: Taking Action With Evidence-Based Solutions
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Does HRT raise risk of breast cancer in thin or obese women?
September 26th 2013A new registry-based study sheds light on patient factors that may influence risk of breast cancer associated with use of postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT)-including race, weight, and breast density. Findings from the report, published in The Journal of the National Cancer Institute, suggest the greatest association between HRT use and breast cancer in women with low/normal body mass index (BMI) and extremely dense breasts.
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2-stage screening promising for ovarian cancer
August 29th 2013A screening protocol that takes into consideration CA-125 levels over time and results of transvaginal ultrasound (TVS) shows promise in early detection of ovarian cancer, according to a new report from investigators at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In a large, prospective study, the combination demonstrated excellent specificity and positive predictive value (PPV) in a group of women at average risk of ovarian cancer.
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Enhanced recovery pathway effective for complex gynecologic surgery
August 29th 2013Enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) leads to earlier discharge, cost savings, better patient satisfaction, lower narcotic use, and more stable readmission rates in complex gynecologic surgery patients, according to a study recently published in Obstetrics & Gynecology.
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Gum Chewing Improves Bowel Motility After Laparoscopic Surgery
July 22nd 2013After minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery, gum chewing has beneficial effects on bowel motility when used as an adjunct treatment in postoperative care, according to the results of a randomized controlled trial.
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Bariatric Surgery and Pregnancy Outcomes
July 3rd 2013Pregnancy after bariatric surgery is associated with a reduced risk of having a large-for-gestational-age infant and an increased risk of having a small-for-gestational-age infant, concluded a matched cohort study of singleton deliveries in Denmark.
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Best Placement of the Sacrocolpopexy Stitch
June 5th 2013Positioning sutures away from an intervertebral disc at the promontory may help reduce the risk of disc-related sequelae after sacrocolpopexy, concluded a review of spinal MRIs of women undergoing surgical repair of pelvic organ prolapse.
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