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Enhanced Recovery After Cesarean SectionCesarean delivery is the most commonly performed surgery in the United States, with over 1 million infants delivered this way each year. Maternal morbidity and mortality rates in this country are higher in women undergoing cesarean delivery. To improve these outcomes, experts make a case for the application of several ERAS principles to obstetric-specific issues.
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Study: Progestin-only pills more effective than previously thoughtA literature review published in the journal Contraception finds progestin-only pills (POP) may be more effective than expected.
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Vulvar infection in patient with acute myeloid leukemiaThis vulvar infection rarely is seen but presents an intriguing case.
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Prepare for the unanticipated: Placenta accreta spectrumPlacenta 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.
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What TikTok could mean for adolescent mental healthTikTok has over 1 billion users and dominates youth culture. Is it damaging their mental health?
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Fever and facial swelling in a neonateAn 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?
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Vulvar amyloidosisA case study on diagnosis and management. Could you recognize this rare condition?
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Alcohol and breastfeeding: What are the risks?What are the impacts of alcohol use during lactation?
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Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Consult Series #51: Thromboembolism prophylaxis for cesarean deliveryThe risk of venous thromboembolism is particularly high during the postpartum period and especially following cesarean delivery.
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No survival benefit of annual ovarian cancer screening in low-risk womenThe 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.
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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.
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How gepotidacin offers new option for uncomplicated UTIs, with Ryan Haumschild, PharmDRyan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA, CPEL, explains the impact recently FDA-approved gepotidacin will have on uncomplicated UTIs and what this means in terms of antibiotic stewardship.
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5 tips for tackling telehealthThere are barriers to telehealth adoption that physicians must overcome to realize the technology’s promise.
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Mind-body resilience for women: A focus on depressionHere’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.
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Fresh ideas, workarounds during pandemic can increase access to contraceptionThe pandemic has forced us to get more creative in managing patients’ needs, especially when it comes to contraception
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How virtual care Is transforming the healthcare landscapeVirtual care revolutionizes healthcare with better treatment, improved efficiency, and reduced costs.
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SMFM 2021: Selected Scientific AdvancesThis year’s annual meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) will go down in history as one to remember.
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5 value-based care strategies for leveraging patient dataClinical and claims data must be in synch to achieve best outcomes for patients.
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Anger, resentment and the unvaccinated COVID-19 patientDo no harm, even though your patient might.
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Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: May 24, 2022How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
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Payment models put the value in value-based careIn 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.
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Discussing patients' sexual concernsPatients and practitioners may be hesitant to delve into sexual health, but talking about it is one way to normalize it.
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Providing the best care for transgender adolescentsOffering an inclusive, safe space along with the best care for transgender and nonbinary adolescent patients is more important than ever.
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Not just abortion: How the demise of Roe v Wade may impact fertility careAs 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.
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Beyond the federal anti-kickback statuteProviders can face criminal penalties under The Federal Travel Act & EKRA, too.
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Mind-body resilience for women: A focus on depressionHere’s why we should be paying special attention to women’s depression treatment.
