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Christina L. Herrera, MD

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Prepare for the unanticipated: Placenta accreta spectrum

Placenta accreta spectrum presents a complex obstetric challenge, characterized by the abnormal adherence of the placenta to the uterine wall, often leading to potentially life-threatening hemorrhage.


Leah Kuntz

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What TikTok could mean for adolescent mental health

TikTok has over 1 billion users and dominates youth culture. Is it damaging their mental health?


Elizabeth Imboden, MD

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Fever and facial swelling in a neonate

An 18-day-old girl whose right cheek had become increasingly red and warm over 24 hours was directly admitted to an inpatient unit. She had firmness and pain to the affected area, fussiness, increased sleeping, and poor feeding, preferring the bottle to breastfeeding. What's the diagnosis?


Ashley M. Hesson, MD

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Vulvar amyloidosis

A case study on diagnosis and management. Could you recognize this rare condition?


Susan Crowe, MD

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Alcohol and breastfeeding: What are the risks?

What are the impacts of alcohol use during lactation?


George Saade, MD

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #51: Thromboembolism prophylaxis for cesarean delivery

The risk of venous thromboembolism is particularly high during the postpartum period and especially following cesarean delivery.


Reina Puri

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Finding the best fit

Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescents.


Ryan McDonald

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No survival benefit of annual ovarian cancer screening in low-risk women

The results, according to the study authors, demonstrate that screening the general population for tubal and ovarian cancer each year does not result in a survival benefit.


Lois Levine, MA

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Does menopause really cause depression?

Though studies on the prevalence of depression during menopause vary, for those experiencing the symptoms, quality of life can be severely compromised.


Nick Lofton

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5 tips for tackling telehealth

There are barriers to telehealth adoption that physicians must overcome to realize the technology’s promise.



Michael Berk, MD, PhD

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Mind-body resilience for women: A focus on depression

Here’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.


Molly Findley, DO, MPH, MS

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Fresh ideas, workarounds during pandemic can increase access to contraception

The pandemic has forced us to get more creative in managing patients’ needs, especially when it comes to contraception


Mike Szczesny

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How virtual care Is transforming the healthcare landscape

Virtual care revolutionizes healthcare with better treatment, improved efficiency, and reduced costs.


Cynthia Gyamfi-Bannerman, MD

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SMFM 2021: Selected Scientific Advances

This year’s annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) will go down in history as one to remember.


Andy Kumar

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5 value-based care strategies for leveraging patient data

Clinical and claims data must be in synch to achieve best outcomes for patients.



Logan Lutton

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Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 24, 2022

How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?


Jim Keller, MD

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Payment models put the value in value-based care

In this month's Practice Matters column, James D. Keller, MD, MHSA; and Brian K. Iriye, MD, explore the world of value-based care and how it can benefit your practice.


Rachel Newman, MD

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Discussing patients' sexual concerns

Patients and practitioners may be hesitant to delve into sexual health, but talking about it is one way to normalize it.


Joseph Martinez, BS

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Providing the best care for transgender adolescents

Offering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.


Sean Tipton

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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility care

As we were going to press with the July issue, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion, and leaving the question of abortion rights to the states.


Arielle T. Miliambro

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Beyond the federal anti-kickback statute

Providers can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.


Sandra Bond Chapman, PhD

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Mind-body resilience for women: A focus on depression

Here’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.


Todd Shryock

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Ai's role in determining social determinants of health

A recent study highlighted the potential of natural language processing and large language models in extracting social determinants of health from electronic health records.


Bernard A. Cohen, MD

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Sex differences in dermatologic conditions

Data has indicated an increased prevalence of atopic dermatitis among female patients compared to male patients.


Emily P. A. Brander, MD, FRCSC

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Understanding abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents

Experts take a look at 2 cases to understand abnormal uterine bleeding in adolescents and provide a useful screening tool.


Sarah A. Ackroyd, MD, MPH

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Clues to the origins of ovarian cancer

Family history assessment, genetic screening are key to prevention.


Killian Meara

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Increased risk of preterm birth associated with opioid exposure during pregnancy

A new study found that opioid morphine milligram equivalents dose prescribed in the 60 days prior to delivery date was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of spontaneous preterm birth.


Sarah Osmundson, MD, MS

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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #50: The role of activity restriction in obstetric management

Little 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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