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The Jordan M Phillips keynote address that kicked off the AAGL 45th global congress shared the message that everyone in healthcare must innovate.

Olympus America Inc announces that the company has received 510(k) clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the company’s next-generation laparoscopic PK Morcellator, a system for laparoscopic tissue containment and extraction.

A look at what to expect at AAGL's 45th congress.

Our blogger shares what happened when she turned over her entire full-time staff at her practice and shares some key takeaways.

Researchers gathered survey data to find out.

Women with endometriosis who have become pregnant through use of assisted reproductive technology may face increased rates of pregnancy complications.

A study looks at whether myomectomies were also impacted by the FDA safety communication. Also, chronically ill mothers may be more likely to give birth to children with heart disease. Plus: Can antenatal steroids reduce mortality in extreme prematurity?

They separated laboring women into "morning" and "afternoon" groups.

A 5-year study offers reassurance.

Trophoblast retrieval and isolation from the cervix (TRIC) may one day lead to early identification of fetal genetic disorders.

While physicians and their patients increasingly focus on the importance of a healthful, balanced diet, paradoxically, data show diets of more than 90% of Americans fall short in providing the Estimated Average Requirement (EAR) or Adequate Intake (AI) for one or more vitamins and minerals.

Consequences of reproductive aging include infertility, an increased likelihood of isolated spontaneous abortion (SAB), and likely an increased likelihood of recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).

A 34-year-old Ohio woman was under the care of her longtime family physician, who had minor privileges to deliver uncomplicated pregnancies at a specific hospital, for her pregnancy. The woman is diagnosed with eclampsia in her third trimester and is immediately given a cesarean. After delivery, she is unresponsive having died from a massive intracranial hemorrhage. The physician is sued for fraudulently representing her abilities in obstetric care. What's the verdict?

In this chapter, Ceccaroni and colleagues set the stage for performing minimally invasive procedures by focusing on the anatomy of the pelvis.

Here I review 3 of the newest technologies that are helping patients achieve their dreams of becoming parents.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara looks at a recent study published in JAMA Neurology. The study examined children from Brazil who had congenital Zika virus infection and the impact of the disease.

A study examines whether night shift work actually increases the risk of breast cancer. Plus: What perinatal risk factors may increase the risk of obsessive compulsive disorder in children?

Obesity, headaches, PID among conditions that warrant special consideration.

A new study questions whether current HPV testing intervals can be extended for some. Plus: Can azithromycin prophylaxis prevent post infection in women who have undergone a cesarean?

Patients remember how you respond to adverse pregnancy outcomes such as stillbirth and fetal loss.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara looks at the recent spindle nuclear transfer performed in Mexico which resulted in a child, the first one created with genetic material from 3 adults, and examines the possible implications.

Practicing medicine isn't just about the tangible rewards. Sometimes it's the intangible rewards that provide the most fulfillment.

Researchers looked at time to catheter expulsion and time to delivery.

A study in Israel compared mothers older and younger than 35.

How has the Affordable Care Act changed what contraceptives women use? Plus: Does exercise protect against coronary heart disease?

A look at the frameworks for decision-making regarding reproductive choice and prenatal testing.

Changes to practice guidelines and insurance coverage are needed, the authors say.

For Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr Bobby Lazzara discusses key findings of a study published in the British Journal of Medicine. The study looked at whether alcohol consumption and the amount of alcohol consumed had an impact of a woman's ability to conceive.

A study looks at whether women are at greater risk of sleep problems than their male counterparts. Also, are cesarean deliveries increasing the risk of childhood obesity? Plus: A study highlights the need for further research in postpartum psychosis.

A patient charges that her infant’s injuries could have been avoided.