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A study examines whether or not the benefits ascribed to mammography have been overstated.

A commentary on ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 149: Endometrial Cancer

40% of women have dense breast tissue which makes it difficult to detect cancer with mammography. Invenia ABUS automated breast ultrasound helps improve invasive breast cancer detection in dense breast tissue.

The CDC issues a report on the fetal and infant mortality rates. And, could a blood marker indicate that some women have a greater risk of developing postpartum depression? Plus: Does premature birth have a psychological impact on the infant?

It has been more than 55 years since ultrasound was first described, and today’s tools and techniques barely resemble the initial construct.

Following a successful delivery, a woman seeks a tubal ligation and ventral hernia repair, to be performed laparoscopically. The procedure was performed as a laparotomy, which led to a lack of informed consent suit.

Have pelvic guideline changes led to a reduction in other recommended screenings? Plus, how does menopause impact future cardiovascular health? And: Does childhood stress lead to negative obstetric outcomes?

Regulations are becoming more complicated and vary by state.

The steady rise of cesarean delivery has led to a steady increase in this potential obstetric emergency.

A new study sheds some light on the risk profile of antidepressants. Plus: do women experience the same blood pressure elevation following alcohol consumption as men? And, do feminine products provide another source of exposure to phthalates?

Did the surgeon conceal the extent of a recent injury?

In the first installment of a new series aimed at better equipping ob/gyns to deal with legal issues, a physician-attorney reviews what it takes for a plaintiff to prevail in a malpractice case.

News, a surgical video, and links related to infertility and fertility preservation.

Two doctors from the same health system argue the opposite sides of this issue.

A study examines the impact of Obamacare on how much women have to spend for contraceptives. Plus, do smoking and preterm delivery increase the risk of cardiovascular disease? And: Are the benefits of mammograms overblown?

Yet another financial penalty imposed upon healthcare providers/systems

A new study looks at the potential benefits of umbilical cord "milking." Plus: is the verdict on long-term benefits for mid-urethral slings in?

How a woman’s body responds to pregnancy may predict her later cardiovascular health.

Steady declines in preterm birth are good news but there are more newborn lives to save.

Learn to separate the wheat from the chaff and save valuable time.

Obese patients should be advised to avoid excessive weight gain in pregnancy.

A patient sues, claiming that an ob consult could have saved her pregnancy.

Evidence shows that it may be a viable remedy for the country's physician deficit.

An expert commentary on ACOG Practice Bulletin Number 148: Thyroid disease in pregnancy.

A cesarean triggered by a steep drop in FHR reveals a surprising diagnosis.

A recent meta-analysis examines if D&C can lead to future premature birth. Plus, does counseling on LARCs lead to a reduction in pregnancy rates. And: does exposure to DDT while in utero mean an increased risk of breast cancer later in life?

A new study examines the efficacy of a single dose of the HPV vaccine for preventions. Plus: What's the optimal time for inserting a contraceptive implant after delivery? And: A case study wonders if NIPT can help diagnose cancer in the mother.

Using SSRI late in pregnancy may increase the risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension in a newborn. Plus, hormone therapy may help mood in early postmenopause; use of mesh for prolapse on the rise