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The truth about the RUC: Critics and advocates speak outA physician committee that helps set Medicare rates for specific procedures is under the microscope. Are the accusations of price-fixing fair, and are there fairer alternatives?
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In Utero COVID-19 vaccine exposure not associated with adverse outcomesThe safety of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in pregnant women, for both mother and baby, has been dependent on observation during the rollout. A large population trial provides further support for the vaccine’s safety.
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Delivery is not the end of the story: Follow-up of women with gestational diabetes mellitusGestational diabetes mellitus defined as carbohydrate intolerance leading to hypoglycemia with onset or first recognition during pregnancy is one of the most common complications of pregnancy.
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Managing molar pregnancyA 37-year-old Asian woman presented at 16.5 weeks with a "prune juice" discharge, severe nausea, and a 22-week-sized uterus.
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Managing molar pregnancyA 37-year-old Asian woman presented at 16.5 weeks with a "prune juice" discharge, severe nausea, and a 22-week-sized uterus.
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Managing molar pregnancyA 37-year-old Asian woman presented at 16.5 weeks with a "prune juice" discharge, severe nausea, and a 22-week-sized uterus.
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Was this fourth-degree laceration properly repaired?In this month's Legally Speaking column, find out the results of this case looking at a fourth-degree laceration repair.
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Controversies in OB/GYN: Should all varicoceles be repaired?Dr. Chan argues that repairing all clinically significant varicoceles can at least enhance semen parameters-and at best might enhance fertility. Dr. Schiff, on the other hand, says repair only those of men to benefit the most.
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Controversies in OB/GYN: Should all varicoceles be repaired?Dr. Chan argues that repairing all clinically significant varicoceles can at least enhance semen parameters-and at best might enhance fertility. Dr. Schiff, on the other hand, says repair only those of men to benefit the most.
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Grand Rounds: New concepts in nongestational acute uterine bleedingTreat your nonpregnant patient with one of these drug regimens to reduce out-of-control blood loss while she's waiting for the operating room-and she may not need surgery to stop hemorrhage, after all, says this expert. Noting that our standard treatments for this challenging, often overlooked emergency are based on scant data, he assesses your options.
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The Delivery Probability Profile: A new tool to predict PTD?Can a "Delivery Probability Profile" help ob/gyns determine who's most likely to deliver prematurely? One expert in the field examines the evidence.
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An ob/gyn’s guide to malpractice insuranceThere are many things a physician should consider when shopping for malpractice insurance.
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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levelsIn spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levelsIn spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levelsIn spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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Time is of essence when screening for abnormal lipid levelsIn spite of public awareness, CVD in women continues to be underdiagnosed and undertreated.
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Hysteroscopic myomectomy: Pearls and pitfalls from 24 years of practiceAn OB/GYN discusses his many experiences with hysteroscopic myomectomy during 24 years of practice.
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Put food safety risks during pregnancy into perspectiveAlthough pregnant women say they would trust information from their doctor about food safety in pregnancy, surveys of patients and clinicians alike find that the topic is often not discussed.
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Are you ready for MOC?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.
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Whether a certain diet could enhance pregnancy outcomes is under investigationThe specific diet and micronutrients that would contribute to better pregnancy outcomes is only recently being rigorously investigated.
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Whether a certain diet could enhance pregnancy outcomes is under investigationThe specific diet and micronutrients that would contribute to better pregnancy outcomes is only recently being rigorously investigated.
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Fetal heart rate monitoring and the cesarean delivery rateA look at the claim that EFM leads to an increase in cesarean deliveries.
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NPMS recommendations: Antepartum vs postpartum prophylaxisOb/gyns must be aware of the different treatment recommendations for various scenarios pre- and post-delivery.
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Artificial intelligence in obstetrics-gynecology: A revolution on the horizonLearn how obstetrician-gynecologists can use artificial intelligence to improve their practice.
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Prophylactic laparoscopic abdominal cerclage: Tips for successTraditionally, transvaginal cerclage placed during the first or early second trimester has been a common treatment for cervical incompetence. Unfortunately, in about 13% of women with cervical incompetence, the transvagincal approach to cerclage will not work.
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Researchers interview transgender and gender expansive individuals regarding genitourinary health issues"Our goal is to understand the lived experiences of people on gender-affirming hormonal therapy, as it relates to their urinary and sexual health,” said first author Paige De Rosa, MD, urology resident at the University of Iowa, Iowa City.
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Second-trimester abortion: Update on clinical and legal aspectsAlthough women face many obstacles to first-trimester abortion, challenges to second-trimester abortion are even greater.
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Clinician to Clinician: Ovarian mass: Was it benign or malignant?Meigs' syndrome and elevated CA-125: even then, clinicians should consider a benign ovarian tumor
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Clinician to Clinician: Ovarian mass: Was it benign or malignant?Meigs' syndrome and elevated CA-125: even then, clinicians should consider a benign ovarian tumor
