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Recurrence of high-grade cervical dysplasia
September 18, 2020
Women with high-grade cervical dysplasia are much less likely to have recurrence after primary conization if they undergo laser conization than a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), according to a 5-year follow-up study.
COVID-19 Pregnancy Data in the United States: September 18 Update
September 18, 2020
Data on COVID-19 during pregnancy, as reported by the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and territorial health departments and external partners.
Research finds link between prior depression and severity of symptoms during perimenopause
September 18, 2020
Perimenopausal women with prior depression exhibit significantly more depressive symptoms, more menopausal symptoms, and more sleep disturbances than perimenopausal women without prior depression, according to a study from Switzerland.
Jon I. Einarsson, MD, MPH, PHD receives SGS Distinguished Surgeon Award
September 17, 2020
First presented in 1985, the honor of the Distinguished Surgeon Award is granted to an individual who has made a positive impact on the field of gynecologic surgery or mentoring.
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.
Major points and concepts to consider when offering pan-ethnic expanded carrier testing
September 17, 2020
The following points summarize information from a Joint Statement of the Perinatal Quality Foundation, ACMG, ACOG, the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), and the National Society of Genetic Counselors on “points to consider” when performing expanded carrier screening in reproductive medicine.
Study links focal adenomyosis and primary infertility
September 17, 2020
A new study by French investigators shows that adenomyosis confined to the outer myometrium is associated with primary infertility—but not more diffuse disease.
FDA safety alert: Efficacy concerns for a combination therapy in breast cancer treatment
September 16, 2020
Officials from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert on Sept. 8 about potential efficacy and safety concerns with Tecentriq in combination with Paclitaxel for breast cancer treatment.
S2E3: Providing quality care for transgender and nonbinary patients
September 16, 2020
Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, and Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSC, discuss ways in which ob/gyns can provide high-quality care for transgender and nonbinary people assigned female sex at birth.
AstraZeneca resumes COVID-19 vaccine trial
September 15, 2020
AstraZeneca announced that the Phase 3 trial of AZD1222 has been resumed following an adverse patient reaction.