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Sophia Abene

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Lower incidence of long COVID found in pregnant women

A comprehensive study highlighted that pregnant women with COVID-19 have a lower incidence of post-acute sequelae compared to non-pregnant women, emphasizing the need for tailored clinical care.


Jon Matthew Farber, MD

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Early referral for dysmenorrhea essential for managing potential endometriosis

Experts recommend early referral to specialized centers for adolescents with dysmenorrhea to ensure timely diagnosis and treatment of potential endometriosis, preventing disease progression and preserving fertility.


Vanessa L. Rogers, MD

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Addressing health care disparities: A simple way to better serve your patients

Vanessa L. Rogers, MD, shares her expert insight into ways practitioners can address health care disparities in their area and provide patients with better care.


Sarah Pitts, MD

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Hormonal contraception’s effect on adolescent bone health

Hormonal implants are generally thought to be safe for bone, although whether a young adolescent would reach their genetically determined PBM while using a contraceptive implant is not known.


Rana F. Hamdy, MD

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Maternal RSV vaccines: what health care providers should know right now

At IDWeek 2023, a presentation sharing the latest news in RSV vaccines.


Alexandra Karas, MA

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Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to know

An ACOG 2024 symposium highlighted how clinicians can work with patients at every life stage to address weight management, including the potential use of anti-obesity medications.


Kristie L. Kahl

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Study confirms adding palbociclib to endocrine therapy may not improve outcomes in early breast cancer

The addition of palbociclib to endocrine therapy was not associated with preventing disease recurrence in patients with hormone receptor (HR)–positive, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)–negative early breast cancer, according to final results of the phase 3 PALLAS trial.


Elizabeta Nemeth, PhD

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Ensuring successful treatment of anemia in pregnancy

From screening, to workup and treatment, find out how to provide the best course of action for your pregnant patients with anemia.


Jordan Rosenfeld

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AI Special Report: What doctors need to know about ChatGPT and other AI tools

What do physicians need to know about AI tools to enhance their practice?


Erin Smith

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Violence against women and acquired brain injuries

Violence against women and resulting traumatic brain injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.



William Griffith, MD

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Vulvovaginal disease in the inpatient setting: Part 2

In part 2 of this review, more vulvovaginal diseases are examined.


Isabella Ciccone, MPH

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Impact of antiepileptic medications and sex hormones on maternal and child outcomes in epilepsy

Paula Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD, director of the Women's Epilepsy Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talked about the influence of sex hormones on maternal outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy treated with antiseizure medication.


Jun Hu, MD

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Vulvar infection in patient with acute myeloid leukemia

This vulvar infection rarely is seen but presents an intriguing case.


Avani Venkatesh

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Cytomegalovirus: What every physician needs to know

Learn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.



Jared Robins, MD

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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.


Antonia DePace

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Gut health may impact tumor response to radiation

The overgrowth of fungi could cause the immune system to stop fighting cancer, according to a study.


Ilya Petrou, MD

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Atopic dermatitis and infertility

A recent study showed that patients with atopic dermatitis have a higher prevalence of infertility, highlighting the need for clinicians to be wary of this increased risk and improve the care and management of this patient population.


Louis Damiano, DO

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Solutions for spinal headaches

Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside the ob-gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. In this installment, we learn more about the diagnosis and management of headaches in postpartum patients.


Matthew Fowler

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Detecting endometrial cancer with new non-invasive blood test

Researchers from a study published in Cancers discovered a new method of detecting endometrial cancer in women via a simple, non-invasive blood test.



Leah Habersham, MD, MBA, MS

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Assessment and treatment of opioid use disorder in pregnancy

As the United States experiences an opioid crisis, how are pregnant individuals impacted?


Oluyemisi A. Adeyemi-Fowode, MD

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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.


Daphna Stroumsa, MD, MPH, MSC

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How health care systems and providers can address cisnormativity

Halley Crissman, MD, MPH, shares her insight on the ways in which hospital systems reinforce cisnormativity and focal points to address for a more welcoming environment.


Amanda Hill, JD

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3 ways to better negotiate your physician employment contract

Know the market and be reasonable when requesting changes.



Jessica Rohr, PhD

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Motherhood and the 4 symptom domains of borderline personality disorder

Borderline personality disorder is a common diagnosis among young women that is highly understudied in pregnancy and motherhood. Learn more here.


Renata Arrington Sanders, MD, MPH, SCM

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The role of the pediatric provider in supporting gender-diverse youth

Pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians, and other youth providers can play a crucial role in mitigating this risk by supporting SMGD youth and their families and promoting resilience through inclusive and clinically, culturally competent care.


Mazi Rasulnia, PhD, MPH, MBA

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Addressing differences in patient engagement across racial and ethnic groups

There are interesting differences in the ways patients of varying ethnicities and races engage with technology.

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