Gynecology
Conference Coverage
Researchers evaluate gynecology-specific laparoscopic simulator
Students’ confidence appears similar doing a simulated laparoscopic suturing task whether they train with a standard or gynecology-specific...
Gynecologic Oncology Consult
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for advanced ovarian cancer
From the Journals
Prophylactic HIV treatment in female STI patients is rare
Female patients with STIs are more likely to contract HIV, regardless of insurance status.
Conference Coverage
Is a pelvic examination necessary 6 weeks after hysterectomy?
In asymptomatic women, pelvic examinations at 6 weeks may not detect cuff dehiscence or rule out future risk.
Conference Coverage
Can a gene expression signature help diagnose endometriosis?
A complex genetic biomarker “could be potentially used as a basis for early diagnosis of endometriosis via utilization of endometrial biopsy only...
Conference Coverage
Harnessing the HIV care continuum model to improve HCV treatment success
Substance use, trauma histories, and mental health problems can negatively affect HCV care engagement.
Conference Coverage
‘Uptake is only the first step’ for effective HIV PrEP protection
Follow-up in patients who received HIV PrEP prescriptions through a Detroit program was under 50%.
From the Journals
Half of women treated for gynecologic cancers miss or skip doses of oral drugs
Those who did not take all their medications cited anxiety or expressed doubt about the efficacy of their regimens.
Conference Coverage
Sleep apnea may correlate with anxiety, depression in patients with PCOS
If OSA treatment reduced a patient’s need for psychiatric medications, there could be added benefit in PCOS due to the metabolic side effects that...
Conference Coverage
Studies gauge toll of pausing fertility treatment during pandemic
The indefinite time frame for resuming treatment may have been a major source of distress for patients.
Expert Commentary
Employment protections now include sexual orientation, but our role in LGBTQIA+ equality continues
Advocacy Column
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A SCOTUS ruling signals optimism for the LGBTQIA+ community; however, the...