This week on Contemporary OB/GYN
What's coming soon to Contemporary OB/GYN.
This week in Contemporary OB/GYN, there are a number of hot topics that we will be posting throughout the week including:
Coverage from the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Virtual Annual Meeting, including details of a study on the use of cannabis for menopause symptom management;
A discussion of this year's highlights with Nanette Santoro, MD;
A podcast that includes an interview with Aleha Aziz, MD, an ob/gyn at Columbia University’s Irving Medical Center in New York. Dr. Aziz was one of many fellows involved with caring for patients during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City earlier this year;
And peer-reviewed articles from the October edition of Contemporary OB/GYN, including a guide for treating the infertile couple, choosing the right pill, and diagnosing common and uncommon vulvovaginal conditions.
Study reports reduced SSI odds after gynecologic surgery from metronidazole and cefazolin
September 19th 2024A recent study shows that adding metronidazole to cefazolin significantly lowers the risk of surgical site infections in gynecologic cancer surgeries, enhancing patient outcomes.
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Increase in ED visits for hypertensive disorders from 2006 to 2020 reported
September 18th 2024In a recent study, reported rates on emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the postpartum period were higher in 2020 than 2006, with rates especially high among non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients.
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