SPOTLIGHT -
Reproductive issues in sickle cell disease
Three cases illustrate the unique challenges ob/gyns face while caring for SCD patients at various life stages.
Origins of Lynch Syndrome
Although the syndrome is named after the "father of hereditary cancer," it hasn't always been referred to as such.
Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD on treating stress incontinence with lasers
Charles Ascher-Walsh, MD explains why you might want to consider CO2 lasers to help treat patients with stress incontinence.
4 simple steps to avoid claim denials
Here's how to streamline operations and save time that can be put back into treating patients.
Will vacuum delivery go the way of vaginal breech delivery?
Rising cesarean delivery rates along with inadequate training has largely sidelined vacuum deliveries, even though the procedure has its benefits.
Making chronic pelvic pain a little less painful
This review discusses the etiologies, evaluations and management strategies for what can often be a frustrating condition for patients.
Examining the impact of HPV vaccination
Using data from more than 60 million individuals, a recent meta-analysis investigated rates of human papillomavirus (HPV)-related diagnoses since the implementation of vaccination programs.
Have WIC revisions improved maternal and infant health?
Following a major revision to improve nutritional content, a recent study investigated whether the implementation actually improved perinatal and birth outcomes for recipients.
CDC releases ‘benchmark’ data on pelvic exams
The CDC has released a new analysis that may be a benchmark for women’s behavior regarding pelvic exams before ACOG made a sea change in guidance on when to perform the tests.
Ensuring medications are more affordable without stifling innovation (Part 2)
In the second part of this series, potential solutions to fix the rising drug cost problem are examined.
Does cannabis use increase a woman’s risk for PTB?
Many pregnant patients have turned to the drug for relief of hyperemesis, but little is known about associated adverse maternal, perinatal, and neonatal outcomes.
Fat, estradiol and cognitive health
German researchers investigated whether VAT moderates the association between age and brain network structure and looked at whether estradiol moderates the association between VAT and brain network structure.
Sexual dysfunction treatment approved by FDA
Bremelanotide is an injectable indicated for premenopausal women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD).
The top 5 studies from June 2019
Ranging from biomarkers that can define PTB risk to the impact of age and fertility, these are five of the most noteworthy studies published in June 2019.
Kimberly Yonkers, MD, discusses suicide prevention tips
Dr. Kimberly Yonkers discusses conditions that increase a patient's risk for suicide as well as what steps clinicians can take to improve care for at-risk patients.
Identifying women at risk for postpartum drug-related death and suicide
A recent study examined maternal drug-related deaths and suicide in California and reveals opportunities for identifying at-risk new mothers.
Vitamin D, estradiol, and metabolic syndrome
A new study by Chinese investigators suggests that deficiency in vitamin D and estradiol may play a synergistic role in metabolic syndrome.
Haywood Brown, MD, discusses postpartum care
Dr. Haywood Brown discusses redefining what constitutes postpartum care during the fourth trimester.
Dr. Cass on salpingectomy - Part 2
Ilana Cass, MD, discusses why ob/gyns should talk with their patients about salpingectomy, as well as where to focus future research.
How to optimize imaging in the obese gravida
Proper positioning, careful choice of probe, and leveraging of post-processing capabilities all can improve ultrasound quality in this patient population.
Pruritus, pain and fissures in a 65-year-old woman
What is your diagnosis when you see vulvar fissures?
Study supports noninvasive testing for Down syndrome in twins
Results from a prospective study indicate that cfDNA testing for trisomy 21 may be just as effective in twin pregnancies as singletons.
Ensuring medications are more affordable without stifling innovation
The economic impact of drug costs and how we got here are examined in the first of a two-part series.
Dr. Cass on salpingectomy - Part 1
Ilana Cass, MD, discusses whether salpingectomy should be part of every routine tubal sterilization.
Health risks of OCs versus pregnancy
New research indicates an alarming number of men and women are uninformed about the health risks of pregnancy, and this ignorance may be contributing to the malpractice crisis.
Effects of two LARCs on menstrual changes and uterine artery Doppler
The LNG-IUS and IUD are both highly effective, but one is associated with changes in uterine artery blood flow.
Pros and cons of immediate post placental IUD insertion
Are you familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of IPPI?
Kimberly Yonkers, MD, discusses brexanolone
Although the development of a PPD medication is commendable, Dr. Yonkers also notes there are several hurdles which need to be addressed.
Surgical incision or ablation for endometriosis-related pain?
A recent study has found that one method offers greater short-term improvement.
Surgical anesthesia and postop outcomes of laparoscopic excision of endometriosis
Researchers compared LTAP and LAI to determine which is more effective in postoperative pain management.