Women's Health
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Full-spectrum family practice can still include obstetrics
“We work hard to support our members who want to continue practicing obstetrics.”
From the Journals
Postsurgical antibiotics cut infection in obese women after C-section
But experts say this may not be ready for implementation on a wide scale.
News
FDA approves single-dose, oral bacterial vaginosis treatment
Secnidazole is a next-generation 5-nitroimidazole antibiotic.
Conference Coverage
Know the best specific signs for polycystic ovary syndrome
Hirsutism and acanthosis nigricans are “the best specific signs for PCOS.”
Conference Coverage
Female physicians can face breastfeeding challenges at work
Breastfeeding physicians and medical students report multiple barriers to successful pumping of breast milk at work, according to a new survey.
From the Journals
Breastfeeding practices have improved, but some attitudes are concerning
Some younger pediatricians are not confident of their management skills.
Conference Coverage
CONCEPTT: Continuous glucose monitoring during pregnancy benefits baby
LISBON – Pregnant women with type 1 diabetes mellitus should be offered continuous glucose monitoring, according to the investigators of a...
Conference Coverage
Postpartum sepsis risk persists after 6 weeks
PARK CITY, UTAH – The findings help identify a group of women who are likely to need especially close follow-up after delivery.
From the Journals
Postpartum NSAIDs didn’t up hypertension risk in preeclampsia
An adequately powered trial is still needed to settle the question of the safety of NSAIDs for women with preeclampsia.
Conference Coverage
Capillary leakage predicts hysterectomy in postpartum group A strep
PARK CITY, UTAH – Capillary leakage proved to be a much more effective marker for adverse outcomes than were uterine and cervical motion...
From the Journals
WHI hormone trials offer reassurance on long-term mortality risk
New data from the WHI trials suggest that the use of conjugated equine estrogens alone or with medroxyprogesterone acetate is safe for 5-7 years...