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According to the COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor for December 2020, 71 percent of respondents say they would definitely or probably get a COVID-19 vaccine if it was deemed safe by scientists and was available for free on-demand.

The study also examined whether exposure to inhaled nitric oxide improved the outcomes for African American infants who had early hypoxemic respiratory failure.

An investigation looks at whether prenatal exposure to antiepileptics such as valproate are linked to risk of intellectual disability.

After a review of phase three applications, the department will release $4.5 billion more than initially anticipated.

With the beginning of 2021, we are eager for a resolution to the pandemic.

The study also found that early gender-affirming therapy vastly improves teens’ psychological well-being and body image.

A new study found that the rate of cancer in adolescents and young adults increased by 29/6% between 1973 and 2015.

A European multicenter clinical study that evaluated the diagnostic accuracy of radiofrequency echographic multi-spectrometry (REMS) for osteoporosis has concluded that both REMS sensitivity and specificity are over 90%, when using the current clinical reference technology of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA).

Abel is a neonatalogist in Portland, Oregon. Abel practices at Oregon Health & Science University.

What to look for this week on Contemporary OB/GYN®.

Allegations in this case include negligence in performing a McRoberts maneuver and unnecessary vacuum-assisted extraction.

It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.

End the year on a good note with the perfect gift.

A 12-week course of low-intensity resistance training in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or osteopenia was found safe and an effective method to improve muscle strength, bone formation markers and balance, according to a study in the Journal of Exercise Science and Fitness.

In this video interview, Senior Editor Angie DeRosa talks with Linda Fan, MD, about the rise of telehealth as the pandemic enters the second stage.

U.S. FDA staff have recommended monitoring individuals who get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine shots for possible cases of Bell’s palsy.

Flavonoids promote bone deposition and inhibit bone resorption, according to a review of flavonoids in bone erosive diseases.

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A small clinical trial has found that transvaginal high-intensity focused ultrasound (vHIFU) is a promising treatment for women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas.

COVID-19 exacerbated the global need for reliable healthcare information, but the unparalleled urgency and shrinking timeline made things difficult for providers.

COVID-19, racial and gender equality, the rising role of telehealth - many factors converged to make 2020 a year we won’t soon forget. Here is where the industry stands.

Data on COVID-19 during pregnancy, as reported by the CDC, in collaboration with state, local, and territorial health departments and external partners.

What to look forward to this week on Contemporary OB/GYN.

Could you recognize this rare vulvar condition?

This article presents a clinical algorithm and four cases to consider.