In unilateral breast cancer patients, evaluating 5-year Gail risk and histologic findings in the ipsilateral breast may predict the risk of developing cancer in the other breast and help clinicians decide whether to perform a contralateral prophylactic mastectomy.
A 1-day regimen of nitrofurantoin is markedly less effective than a 7-day regimen to treat asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women.
A new study demonstrates that a chemical mediator in the blood that influences immune cell migration also plays a key role in maintaining the balance between the build-up and breakdown of bones in the body.
Fear of litigation, damage to reputation, and ostracism by peers have been responsible for a "code of silence." The wiser course in most circumstances is to reveal one's mistakes, and have a well thought out protocol for providing full disclosure.
Meigs' syndrome and elevated CA-125: even then, clinicians should consider a benign ovarian tumor
FDA has approved imaging system to help detect cervical cancer.
You can now offer your high-risk pregnant patients a quality Doppler designed for home use.
The FDA is currently reviewing the Adiana permanent contraception system using hysteroscopy.
OCs should absolutely not be prescribed to treat teen eating disorders, says this expert; however, doing so for contraception is not contraindicated in adolescent women with eating disorders like anorexia or bulimia.
The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology stopped issuing their usual certificates in 2008 and have switched to a "maintenance of certification" protocol that requires all ob/gyns to walk through a more demanding 6-year process involving CME offerings, a written examination, and chart reviews.
When the obstetrician encountered a tight lower uterine segment band around the fetal neck, the complicated delivery that followed eventually led to the baby's demise. Why did the defense settle?
State medical societies are conducting economic impact studies to show that physician practices pump billions of dollars into local and state economies through payrolls and purchases of local goods and services, so that local businesses and government assist physician practices with small business loans, etc.
Although hospitals have permission to donate electronic medical records to physicans, few do.
Teaching simple good manners is an important part of good medical training.
An automated diagnostic test approved by the FDA to detect breast Ca cells is unable to detect an aggressive subtype of these cells.
Adverse events that may occur following an elective CD at 37 weeks' gestation may be prevented if delivery is postponed to 39 weeks.
Fear of litigation, damage to reputation, and ostracism by peers have been responsible for a "code of silence." The wiser course in most circumstances is to reveal one's mistakes, and have a well thought out protocol for providing full disclosure.
In women with preterm premature rupture of membranes, antibiotics may prolong pregnancy and reduce neonatal morbidity.
Children born by cesarean section have an increased risk of developing asthma, particularly if they have allergic parents.
Babies of women who take folate supplements during the first trimester of pregnancy may be at increased risk of wheeze and lower respiratory tract infections up to 18 months.
Forced coughing can reduce the discomfort of a cervical biopsy as much as local anesthesia can, but the method gives physicians much less time for examination.
Older adults may lose less bone loss if they increase the alkali content of their diet, according to research released online in October in advance of publication in an upcoming issue of the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
An increasing number of states have enacted "apology" laws aimed at encouraging physicians to disclose medical errors.
When it comes to detecting macrosomia, ultrasound has its strengths and limitations. Two experts examine the research and offer practical advice.
Nation's highest court declined to review a NJ Supreme Court decision adressing informed consent for abortion procedures.
Woman dies after bowel is perforated during laparoscopy
After myomectomy, woman has internal bleeding
Woman who had child with brain damage and CP never had studies and testing done.
Gynecologist allegedly fails to follow-up on breast mass.
Woman claims D&C was done too aggressively causing Asherman's syndrome.