Pediatrics

Early diagnosis and treatment could drastically reduce the high medical, psychosocial, and economic costs of chlaymydial infections. So why are screening rates so low--especially in disproportionately affected younger women--and what can we do about it?

March of Dimes updates

The average obstetrician is sued 2.5 times during her/his career. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, approximately 75% of obstetricians have been sued at least once

Transvaginal color Doppler sonography has revolutionized morphological evaluation of the ovary, unveiling heretofore small, unseen tumor-feeding vessels. But while ovarian blood flow data can provide insights into tumor pathology, TVS cannot stand alone as a diagnostic tool.

Transvaginal color Doppler sonography has revolutionized morphological evaluation of the ovary, unveiling heretofore small, unseen tumor-feeding vessels. But while ovarian blood flow data can provide insights into tumor pathology, TVS cannot stand alone as a diagnostic tool.

When did the fetal neurologic injury occur?

Don't wait until an accident happens to inform your patients about ECs. Using routine office visits to make them aware of this option will significantly reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy.

Altmed for March

The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation offers a wealth of resources to ob/gyns to improve birth outcomes by preventing birth defects and infant mortality. Future columns will focus on stress in pregnancy, preterm birth, genetics, and other perinatal topics.

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