A literature review has concluded that, although some studies find that vitamin K might increase bone mineral density (BMD) and reduce fracture risk in people with osteoporosis, the potential benefits of vitamin K supplements are not sufficiently supported.
Merck earned a new indication for pembrolizumab (Keytruda), in combination with chemotherapy, to treat locally recurrent unresectable or metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).
An analysis of CDC data presented at American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2020 suggests rates of high blood pressure complications during pregnancy nearly doubled during a period lasting from 2008-2017.
In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN Deputy Editor Jon I. Einarsson, MD, MPH, PhD, moderates a discussion with Robert K. Zurawin, MD, and Gaby Moawad, MD, on the new and existing surgical technologies and techniques available in ob/gyn.
A pandemic has challenged health care leaders like never before. Here’s how to get your team through it.
Findings from a retrospective study by researchers from NYU suggest that women with COVID-19 in pregnancy have an increased risk of placental abnormalities, regardless of whether their infection is symptomatic.
Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated shared decision-making in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.
CDC guidelines to keep you and your practice safe from COVID-19 infection.
Studies have shown that rural youth lack access to mental health services, but research is scarce on the availability of suicide prevention services in rural areas.
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.
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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.
Are targeted screenings for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or universally offered screenings more cost-effective than not screening?
This case presents a unique dynamic involving certified nurse midwives; following protocols enhanced defensibility.
Female veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), especially younger women who are non-white, have an increased risk of developing heart disease.
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN team.
The etiology of this condition is unclear but is consistent with a loss of the normal vaginal flora and increase in inflammation.
Neither the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) nor the copper intrauterine device (IUD) impact the incidence of cellular atypia, but do interfere with the microbiota over time, according to liquid-based cervical cytology and microbiological analyses.
A prospective interventional hospital-based study from India has found that a postpartum intrauterine copper device (PPIUCD) is an efficacious method to reduce the unmet need of contraception.
Laparoscopic management of deep endometriosis involving the sacral roots and the sciatic nerve improves patient symptoms and overall quality of life, according to a retrospective case series.
Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.
Three esteemed surgeons discuss technology, weighing the pros and cons of existing and newly developed platforms.
Diabetes mellitus is a widespread and rapidly-growing disease.
Although peer surgical coaching bolsters surgical education and promotes continuous professional development throughout a surgeon’s career, the reality is that few surgeons apply coaching theory or operationalize the concept of coaching.
A review of the science and technology behind current insulin pumps and CGMs for managing type 1 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy.
Homing in on passion, commitment, are key also to maintaining excellence in surgical field.
Study shows implementing the newly cleared software can slightly improve sensitivity and false negatives.
With patient-centered care being the mantra of 21st-century medicine, the decision to proceed with fertility surgery in women with endometriosis should be based on the individual patient, her reproductive expectations, her specific disease pattern, her support, family network, and available health care resources.
The fate of the ACA will be displayed before the Supreme Court.
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