August issue roundup: Vol 65 No 08
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Using Your Platform for Racial Justice & Health Equity, By Washington Clark Hill, MD, FACOG
“In the past 55 years since I became a physician, progress has been made but we still have so much more to do and a long way to go.”
Watch the exclusive video interview with Dr. Hill
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Overcoming Racism & Unconscious Bias, By Vanessa L. Rogers, MD, & Shawna D. Nesbitt, MD, MS
Drs. Rogers and Nesbitt discuss what obstetricians and gynecologists can do to reduce racism and unconscious bias in their practice.
Plus: Equality versus Equity: What’s the difference?
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Gynecologic care considerations for transmasculine people, By Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, and Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSC
Transgender and non-binary people face discrimination and stigma, along with other barriers, in accessing health care.
Plus: Terminology for ob/gyns to use when treating transgender patients
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Thinner endometrial thickness linked to higher placenta accreta spectrum risk
November 29th 2024A recent study reveals that reduced endometrial thickness significantly increases the risk of placenta accreta spectrum disorders in women without prior cesarean deliveries using assisted reproductive technology.
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Emerging multiplex UTI testing drives Medicare costs amid increased utilization
November 27th 2024A recent study found a sharp rise in Medicare claims for multiplex urinary tract infection testing from 2016 to 2023, underscoring a significant financial impact and the need for further research into its clinical benefits.
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Reduced cost-effectiveness reported from HPV vaccination in mid-adults
November 27th 2024A recent study highlights the reduced cost-effectiveness of expanding human papillomavirus vaccination to adults aged 27 to 45 years compared to younger groups, though targeted strategies for high-risk subgroups indicate benefits.
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