SPOTLIGHT -
Gadolinium exposure during pregnancy
A recent study aimed to examine characteristics of real-world use patterns among a large sample of American women.
USPSTF updates BRCA1/2 screening recommendations
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recently released updated recommendations on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing for BRCA-related cancer.
Urologic chronic pelvic pain syndrome and female sexual function
New research examines the negative effects of chronic pelvic pain on aspects of sex such as lubrication.
Quiz: Genitourinary syndrome of menopause
This month's quiz reviews some of the major takeaways from the July 2019 article, "Genitourinary syndrome of menopause: Underdiagnosed and undertreated."
7 recommendations for treating sepsis
Among women who died from sepsis, a majority had a delay in care and a delay in escalation of care.
6 candidates for follow-up care within the first 3 weeks postpartum
Approximately 60% of maternal deaths occur postpartum. As such, the postpartum visit must gain a renewed sense of importance for the woman and her providers.
7 elements of pretest counseling
While most genetic disorders occur in patients with no relevant family history or risk factors, patients who have a family history of concern often benefit from genetic counseling.
Reproductive coercion and sexual health in teens
The findings from a new survey-based study shed light on how reproductive coercion and relationship abuse influence sexual health in this population.
Does endometriosis lead to increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes?
A recent study investigated the relationship between laparoscopically confirmed endometriosis and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
How to manage obstructive sleep apnea in pregnancy
Management of OSA in pregnant women should continue through the postpartum period and should be multidisciplinary.
The ‘whys’ of substance use in pregnancy
New research explores the reasons why women turn to alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis during pregnancy
Can technology plus community nursing improve PID outcomes?
A randomized clinical trial explored whether an intervention that combines technology and community nurses could improve treatment outcomes for pelvic inflammatory disease.
Does early menarche increase risk of type 2 diabetes?
An epidemiologic study by Chinese investigators compared how age at menarche impacts risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM).
Coping in the age of acceleration
We have the power to mitigate the adverse impact of rapid advancement in information technology.
How to use the PLISSIT model to care for the sexual health needs of arthritic patients
One of the best clinical conceptualizations of sexual function is a sex-positive approach which encourages professionals to attend to both dysfunction and the capacity for pleasure.
Cannabis use trends among pregnant women
As cannabis use has risen in pregnant women due to increased general acceptance and accessibility of the drug, a need for research on cannabis consumption habits in this population has emerged.
Do postpartum blood transfusions carry increased risk of transfusion reactions?
Although blood transfusions can be a lifesaving measure for postpartum hemorrhage, adverse transfusion reactions (TRs) carry significant concerns.
CDC releases report on infant mortality
Although the infant mortality rate in the United States appears to have stalled, racial and ethnic disparities in trends in this area persist, according to the recent report.
Can AI improve accuracy and efficiency of mammography?
A multicase study of artificial intelligence (AI) shows that adding the technology to assessment of digital mammograms may increase accuracy and efficiency of the readings.
Will screening for endometrial cancer soon be routine?
A rigorous assessment of who, when, and how to screen may lead to regular testing in a broader population.
ACOG Guidelines at a Glance: Sexual Assault
Commentary on ACOG Committee Opinion 777: Sexual Assault, which discusses the role of the ob/gyn in caring for sexual assault survivors and includes information on screening.
Perinatal depression: What ob/gyns need to know
Left untreated, depression in the perinatal period can have serious repercussions for both mother and offspring.
Non-healing vulvar ulcerations in a 33-year-old woman
What’s your diagnosis in a woman who has ulcerations unresponsive to treatment for yeast?
OUD diagnostic criteria
If a patient exhibits at least two of these 11 behaviors, it may signal a problematic pattern of opioid use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress.
Key strategies for preventing hypertension-related maternal death
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy are among the leading contributors to maternal mortality worldwide, but up to 60% of hypertension-related maternal deaths are potentially preventable.
USPTFS: Hepatitis B screening
Published in JAMA Network, a Reaffirmation from the US Preventive Services Task Force on screening for Hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women.
Readers react: Screen, rescreen, and rescreen again
"I strongly recommend if one is in the business of the provision of health care, then one should become comfortable in the area of asking questions"
Readers react: Burnout
"In my medical career, I have been through many struggles and right now, I’m feeling a lack of control. It’s a sense of being in an environment in which no one is listening."
Does BMI tell the whole story about patient weight?
A recent study examined associations between normal-weight central obesity and mortality among postmenopausal women.
Vaginal ring effective for HIV prevention
Results from the HOPE study indicate that a monthly vaginal ring could significantly reduce HIV-1 incidence rates.