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Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the ob/gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women, about which they are experts. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.

While there are myriad apps available in digital storefronts hosted by Apple, Google and Amazon, it can be difficult to choose an effective app that also keeps patient health data safe.

The Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released proposed changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.

Elizebeth Harmon, MD, MBA, FACOG shares her thoughts on an article from Contemporary OB/GYN®'s November issue.

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

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

Snapshot: Protocol 18 - Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

Protocol 18: Peripartum Cardiomyopathy

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.

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).

As a doctor tackles the challenges of his senior year of residency, he learns how to balance the blame that can come with heightened responsibilities.

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.