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BV screening before hysterectomy?
In 2018, the ACOG stated that screening for bacterial vaginosis before gynecological procedures “can be considered“ as a way to reduce infection. How…
5 years, 11 months ago
Seizure Disorders in Reproductive Women (ACOG May 2020, CO 806).
Women with seizure disorders often have altered menstrual function, with or without anti-seizure medications. One anti-seizure medication has even be…
5 years, 11 months ago
OB Exercise Revised Guidelines (April 2010, ACOG CO 804)
Data on exercise during pregnancy and the postpartum period has evolved. For example, once considered relatively contraindicated, jogging during preg…
5 years, 11 months ago
Maternal O2 Harmful in Labor
Maternal oxygen administration in labor has been used as a traditional tool for intrauterine fetal resuscitation. However, excluding times of materna…
5 years, 11 months ago
Against The Odds: Lessons Learned From Helen Keller
Being deaf and blind in the late 1800s (and a female!) was a prime recipe for failure and poverty. However, one young woman beat incredible odds to c…
5 years, 11 months ago
Elmiron and Ocular Maculopathy: New Med Toxicity?
Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium) is the only oral FDA approved medication for interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome. Initially approved…
5 years, 11 months ago
Surgical Procedures and COVID-19 (AAGL)
The AAGL and the RCOG have released position statements regarding the use of laparoscopy during this viral pandemic. Can surgical plume from energy d…
5 years, 11 months ago
ARDS in Pregnancy (SMFM Review)
ARDS in pregnancy carries an increased rate of maternal and perinatal mortality. Specific respiratory physiological changes make care of the pregnant…
5 years, 11 months ago
New Labor Guidelines for PUI/COVID-19 (SMFM/SOAP)
The SMFM has just released new labor guidelines for SARS-CoV2 patients under investigation/confirmed COVID-19. This new practice guideline addresses …
6 years ago
Dark Medical Humor: Friend or Foe?
COVID-19 MEMEs are plentiful across social media platforms. Cynical medical humor has been around for decades. This phenomenon was made public in the…
6 years ago