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Effectiveness of self-collected HPV screening tests
January 05, 2021
“Reaching these women is critical to reduce cervical cancer rates.”
S2E9: Linda Fan, MD, on telehealth in the second stage of COVID-19
December 17, 2020
Linda Fan, MD, on telehealth in the second stage of COVID-19
December 16, 2020
In this video interview, Senior Editor Angie DeRosa talks with Linda Fan, MD, about the rise of telehealth as the pandemic enters the second stage.
Gynecologic benignities causing obstructive uropathy
November 16, 2020
Because obstructive uropathy due to gynecologic benignities is an extremely rare, difficult, and challenging life-threatening condition, physicians should always consider the existence of uropathy.
Having children at home and risk of COVID-19 in pregnancy
November 16, 2020
Researchers from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine say that women who have children at home may be at higher risk of severe COVID-19 in pregnancy.
Why shared decision-making matters more than ever
November 12, 2020
Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.
Stand firm with science
October 05, 2020
The compounded bioidentical hormone industry needs major changes in oversight to keep consumers safe.
What patients need to know about virtual Well Woman visits
September 17, 2020
As the pandemic forces health care to adapt, virtual Well Woman visits can be offered as a safe approach to timely care.
Guide to effective virtual visits during COVID-19
September 15, 2020
As the pandemic forces health care to adapt, virtual Well Woman visits can be offered as a safe approach to timely care.
Early menopause and cardiovascular disease
July 09, 2020
The authors noted that, although recent guidelines embrace using history of menopause before age 40 to refine atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessments in middle-aged women, “robust data on cardio-vascular disease risk in this population is lacking.”
Discussing patients' sexual concerns
July 02, 2020
Patients and practitioners may be hesitant to delve into sexual health, but talking about it is one way to normalize it.
Breast density laws and patient knowledge
June 23, 2020
Currently, 38 states and the District of Columbia have enacted dense breast notification (DBN) laws mandating that mammogram results include language informing women of risks related to dense breasts.
Managing BRCA results from 23andMe
May 15, 2020
During a routine office visit, a patient mentions that she recently submitted a saliva sample to 23andMe. The company performed BRCA analysis and the patient wants to discuss the results with you. How should you approach the discussion?
Exercise, bone mass and caloric restriction
April 08, 2020
Physical training can preserve and even significantly bolster bone mass in the hip and femoral neck of individuals under caloric restriction, according to new research.