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Why do so many women aged 65 years and older die of cervical cancer?
Many women aged >65 years who are at risk for cervical cancer are not being actively screened, resulting in a high rate of...
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Uterus-sparing interventions to treat postpartum hemorrhage during cesarean delivery surgery
Cesarean delivery is often associated with postpartum hemorrhage. Frequent use of uterine-sparing interventions can help reduce...
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One versus two uterotonics: Which is better for minimizing postpartum blood loss?
A Cochrane network meta-analysis concluded that the two highest-ranked interventions for reducing the rate of postpartum blood...
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Good news for ObGyns: Medical liability claims resulting in payment are decreasing!
Not as good news: Claims settling for a payment of greater than $1 million are increasing
Medical professional liability...
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Screening and counseling interventions to prevent peripartum depression: A practical approach
After successful implementation of screening for perinatal depression, the USPSTF is recommending a new approach: screen for...
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What is your approach to the persistent occiput posterior malposition?
One of the peskiest problems in labor obstetrics is the persistent OP position
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How do you feel about expectantly managing a well-dated pregnancy past 41 weeks’ gestation?
Most women with a well-dated pregnancy should be offered the option of induction of labor before or at 41 weeks’ gestation
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Maternal health benefits of breastfeeding
Diseases highly prevalent among women include type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease, as well as breast, ovarian, and...
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Elagolix: A new treatment for pelvic pain caused by endometriosis
Two doses of elagolix are now FDA approved for treatment of pelvic pain caused by endometriosis. These two doses allow...
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Postpartum hemorrhage: Aortic compression to reduce pelvic bleeding
Although aortic compression generally is not taught to obstetricians as a maneuver to control major pelvic hemorrhage, anesthesiologists are aware...
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Optimize the medical treatment of endometriosis—Use all available medications
In my referral practice, the most common problem I see in the medical management of endometriosis is a reluctance to prescribe approved hormonal...
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Are we ready for primary HPV testing for the prevention of cervical cancer?
We may be at a tipping point where the iconic Pap smear is largely replaced by HPV testing for cervical cancer screening
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Delivering bad news in obstetric practice
From setting up and starting the conversation to strategizing a medical plan of action, SPIKES offers a structured approach to delivering bad news...
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Tactics for reducing the rate of surgical site infection following cesarean delivery
Consider these practices in your approach to preventing surgical site infection
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Hidradenitis suppurativa: An underdiagnosed skin problem of women
Gynecologists are uniquely positioned to diagnose this common skin problem