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“Women have very polarized views about induction... some are keen to be induced near their due date ... Others, however, feel that nature knows best and induction is meddlesome."

A new study looks at the efficacy of injectable abaloparatide on reducing fractures due to osteoporosis. Plus: Does acetaminophen use during pregnancy increase the risk of behavior problems in children?

A study looks at the potential link between antipsychotic medication and congenital malformations. Also, are current prenatal screening standards as good as expanded carrier screening? Plus: How much do overweight and obesity increase the risk of certain cancers.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses key findings from a study published in Fertility and Sterility. The study looked at women who underwent appendectomy, tonsillectomy, or both surgeries and the subsequent time to pregnancy following the procedures to see if either procedure had an impact on fertility.

As news continues to come in about the effects of the Zika virus, more patients are going to be coming to you for answers and help. Here are 8 facts and tips to help you.

A few useful health apps to recommend to your tech-savvy older patients.

A retrospective case study in Brazil examines whether the Zika virus has ties to a birth defect other than microcephaly. Also, the USPSTF issues recommendations on screening for genital herpes. Plus: Does soy reduce the risk of diabetes and heart disease in women with PCOS?

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses the promising results from the Zika virus vaccine research being performed by the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School.

Different interventions are appropriate for different patients.

An interview with the doctor behind the near-elimination of US deaths due to Rh disease.

A study examines if ospemifene is linked to increased hot flashes. Plus: Do certain cerclage sutures increase the risk of preterm birth? Also, do pregnancy delays actually decrease the risk of microcephaly as a result of congenital Zika infection?

A better understanding of the care and outcomes of women with severe morbidity who survive should provide insight into ways to improve care for all women and reduce both severe morbidity and mortality.

Demand for prolapse surgery is increasing and techniques are evolving.

In Florida, the public is worried and the news keeps getting worse.

A study in Tehran tested this noninvasive intervention on women with uncomplicated pregnancies at full term.

A study questions the existing guidance saying only women over 65 years who have risk factors should be screened for cervical cancer. Also, do placental syndromes increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? Plus: A look at Gardisil 9's safety profile.

Two cases illustrate how jury verdicts and awards to plaintiffs may differ drastically in medical malpractice trials.

Are two balloons better than one?

Some states are implementing dispensing laws, and others may follow suit. What does this mean for access?

What is your passion and purpose? I’m sure you knew definitively when you first went into medicine, but do you know now?

Readers weigh in on the best forceps for a Scanzoni rotation and the reasons behind our high cesarean rate.

A new study looks at the impact of hormone replacement therapy on preventing Alzheimer's. Plus: Are breast density readings actually accurate?

The plaintiff’s lawyers alleged that the defendants caused the perforation during the D & C, failed to recognize it intraoperatively, and failed to repair it at the time.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses key findings of a study published in Science Translational Medicine. The study looked at how delivery mode impacted the gut microbiome of infants and wondered about the long-term impact.

Pregnant women are worried, and their concern is warranted. Here is what we know now and what’s being done about this health crisis.

With more procedures to master and less time to do so, are residents getting enough surgical training?

A look at Brazilian Zika virus cases indicates that looking for just microcephaly may cause doctors to miss cases of congenital Zika virus infection. Plus: Why do women fare worse following cardiac arrest than their male counterparts?

Clinicians should be aware of the potential for confounding of NIPT results by cfDNA released from a vanishing twin.