Vol 66 No 07

July 15, 2021

The penalties of deception can be much worse than medical negligence.

July 14, 2021

As practitioners, advocating for our patients and managing common conditions to facilitate optimal pregnancy outcomes through preventative measures such as vaccination and addressing anemia have the potential for major impact.

July 13, 2021

Debate and discussion about the origin of the virus that causes COVID-19 have been at the forefront of the global consciousness since the first cases were reported in December 2019.

July 12, 2021

This month's cover story examines iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy and the role of intravenous iron. Plus, an extreme case of fraud demonstrates the reach of federal statutes enacted to prevent and punish those who commit health care fraud.

July 12, 2021

Anemia in pregnancy should be treated due to its connection to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.

June 16, 2021

Due to the rarity of the disease and its variability in clinical presentation, the condition is hardly recognized by some health care professionals, leading to a delayed diagnosis.

June 15, 2021

The authors of the prospective study in the journal Health Technology Assessment believe the simple intervention has enormous potential to prevent more unintended pregnancies after emergency contraception.

June 04, 2021

Women who undergo endometriosis surgery via diagnostic laparoscopy are significantly more likely to require repeat surgery within the first postoperative year, whereas women who have major conservative surgery are significantly less likely to require another surgery within the first year, according to a Canadian study in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

June 04, 2021

A study in the journal Menopause has found that the risk of de novo severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is significantly greater after bilateral oophorectomy performed in premenopausal women.

June 01, 2021

A webinar held by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) in April shared highlights from the 2020 Women’s Health Survey, followed by a panel discussion on its implications in several areas. This article captures the discussion portion of the webinar.