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OUD diagnostic criteriaIf a patient exhibits at least two of these 11 behaviors, it may signal a problematic pattern of opioid use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress.
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Zika news, cautions and precautions for 2018Providers should be discussing Zika with their patients and educating them about preventive strategies as well as offering screening and testing to relevant populations of pregnant women.
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SMFM Consult Series 61: Anticoagulation in pregnant patients with cardiac diseaseView the latest recommendations from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine on anticoagulation in pregnant patients with cardiac disease.
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SMFM Consult Series #56: Hepatitis C in pregnancy: updated guidelinesSMFM Consult Series #56: Hepatitis C in pregnancy: updated screening, treatment, and management guidelines.
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Hepatitis C in pregnancy: Screening, treatment, and managementIn the United States, 1% to 2.5% of pregnant women are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV), which carries an approximately 5% risk of transmission from mother to infant. HCV can be transmitted to an infant in utero or during the peripartum period.
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SMFM Consult Series #56: Hepatitis C in pregnancy: updated guidelinesSMFM Consult Series #56: Hepatitis C in pregnancy: updated screening, treatment, and management guidelines.
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Key strategies for preventing hypertension-related maternal deathHypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the leading contributors to maternal mortality worldwide, but up to 60% of hypertension-related maternal deaths are potentially preventable.
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Key strategies for preventing hypertension-related maternal deathHypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the leading contributors to maternal mortality worldwide, but up to 60% of hypertension-related maternal deaths are potentially preventable.
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Motivational interviewing: Benefits and advice for busy physiciansTo improve health outcomes, today’s physicians must be able to communicate effectively with their patients. One approach many experts encourage physicians to use is motivational interviewing (MI), a series of techniques to get at the root of patient concerns and help encourage them to make healthy behavior changes.
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ACOG Guidelines at a Glance: Breast and Labial Surgery in AdolescentsExpert commentary on Committee Opinion 686: Breast and Labial Surgery in Adolescents.
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Sepsis and septic shock in pregnancyRecognition and management of sepsis and septic shock in pregnant women remain a challenge, despite several advances made in the non-pregnant patient population. This article will review how to recognize sepsis and key principles for management of the condition in pregnant patients.
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Sepsis and septic shock in pregnancyRecognition and management of sepsis and septic shock in pregnant women remain a challenge, despite several advances made in the non-pregnant patient population. This article will review how to recognize sepsis and key principles for management of the condition in pregnant patients.
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S3E9: Meet the Board: Laura E. Riley, MDIntroducing Contemporary OB/GYN® Editorial Advisory Board member, Laura E. Riley, MD.
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The OB’s role in HIV management in pregnancyMother-to-child transmission of HIV in the United States can be eliminated with the help of obstetricians.
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Flowchart: IUD insertionThis flowchart can help ensure a smooth procedure by helping the ob/gyn recognize potential challenges.
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Flowchart: IUD insertionThis flowchart can help ensure a smooth procedure by helping the ob/gyn recognize potential challenges.
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Beginner’s guide to single-gene testing in gynecologic careGynecologists are faced with a number of hereditary cancer tests. Understanding benefits and limits is key to counseling patients.
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Fertility banking – how secure is it?Recent cryopreservation tank failures have focused a spotlight on procedures used by IVF facilities to safeguard patients’ reproductive tissue. The information here may help ob/gyns and their patients better understand the processes, management, and maintenance of IVF systems.
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Long-term maternal benefits of breastfeedingThis article reviews recommendations for breastfeeding and current breastfeeding rates; positive maternal health outcomes associated with breastfeeding; and evidence-based practices that enable women to successfully achieve their breastfeeding goals.
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Long-term maternal benefits of breastfeedingThis article reviews recommendations for breastfeeding and current breastfeeding rates; positive maternal health outcomes associated with breastfeeding; and evidence-based practices that enable women to successfully achieve their breastfeeding goals.
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Common signs and symptoms of GSMGSM can be clinically detected in up to 90% of postmenopausal women undergoing evaluation but only one-third report vulvovaginal symptoms when surveyed.
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Eight telehealth considerationsAlthough there are numerous benefits to telehealth, there are also many things to consider when beginning or expanding a telehealth program or clinic, including for obstetrics and/or gynecology.
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Evaluation and management of polyhydramniosThis summary of SMFM Consult Series #46 reviews major considerations in evaluation and management of polyhydramnios.
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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #50: The role of activity restriction in obstetric managementLittle evidence supports the routine use of activity restriction for preterm birth and other obstetric conditions, and some data indicate adverse impact on obstetric outcomes.
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Evaluation and management of polyhydramniosThis summary of SMFM Consult Series #46 reviews major considerations in evaluation and management of polyhydramnios.
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Evaluation and management of polyhydramniosThis summary of SMFM Consult Series #46 reviews major considerations in evaluation and management of polyhydramnios.
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Responsible prescribing practicesPain relief can be life changing for patients with chronic pain, but ob/gyns need to be mindful of how to prescribe medication properly.
