Research suggests that COVID-19 vaccination may serve a therapeutic effect, possibly reducing the risk of developing long COVID when administered to those currently infected.
Considering the many repercussions of overturning Roe v Wade—and the psychiatric implications for our patients.
These therapeutic medical devices can be used by patients to effectively treat pelvic pain and anxiety related to intercourse.
Why text messaging is good for the business of health care
Actionable patient data lives in your digital engagement tools — use it!
The Major Histocompatibility Complex Class II protein has potential to predict immunotherapy benefit in two types of breast cancer.
As physicians focus on patient health and executives work to keep the doors open, data breaches can have serious consequences for everyone.
Although the public health emergency for COVID-19 is officially over, infection rates, precautions, and safety measures for communities around the United States still need to be addressed.
Three months ago, a healthy 2-year-old girl presented with a mildly pruritic rash with erythematous plaques, some silvery white, in the vulvovaginal area. She had no vaginal discharge or other symptoms. The rash is now more widespread, and new lesions have recently appeared on her lower back and thighs. What's the diagnosis?
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.
Senior Editor Angie DeRosa interviews 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.
The pandemic’s profound impact on the industry has only heightened with staffing shortages and health care legislation complexities.
Laparoscopy remains the gold standard for diagnosis and treatment of the disease.
With growing public endorsement of the potential benefits of marijuana, it is important for health care providers to effectively counsel patients regarding its effects on fertility and future offspring.
Experts discuss management of women’s health including chronic pelvic pain resulting from endometriosis and heavy menstrual bleeding from uterine fibroids. They also discuss ways to help improve patient-provider communications and overcome the normalization associated with non-malignant gynecological conditions.
Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare but potentially fatal condition characterized by hepatic failure.
A study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine compared prenatal care in women with various disabilities.
Apology laws limit the admissibility of apologetic statements.
What every OB/GYN needs to know to manage this complication.
This diverse group of women came together to explore the challenges in treating mental illness in patients who identify as female.
Strategies practices can use to attract skilled workers to their open positions.
As the pandemic forces health care to adapt, virtual Well Woman visits can be offered as a safe approach to timely care.
His mother’s past medical history is significant for preeclampsia, previous opiate, and cocaine abuse, and current tobacco use, and she was incarcerated during the pregnancy. What's the diagnosis?
Fact vs myth when it comes to babies breathing during breastfeeding.
Although hospitalizations due to urinary tract infections have increased, there are some investigational antibiotics in clinical trials. Here is a review of some of these therapies in the pipeline.