Management of adnexal masses in pregnancy
Roughly 1%-2% of pregnancies are complicated by an adnexal mass, and prenatal ultrasound for fetal evaluation has detected more asymptomatic ovarian masses as a result.
The differential diagnosis... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - June 1, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Combination OCs tied to increased risk of surgery for Crohn’s
Women with Crohn’s disease who were prescribed combination oral contraceptive pills for more than 3 years were 68% more likely to need gastrointestinal surgery than patients who did not use oral... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - June 1, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Few locally advanced cervical cancer patients get guideline-directed therapies
SAN DIEGO – Failure to adhere to category 1 National Comprehensive Cancer Network guidelines for the management of locally advanced stage IIB-IVA cervical cancer is rampant – and it’s associated with... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 31, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Cystoscopy after hysterectomy: Consider more frequent use
WASHINGTON – Universal cystoscopy at the time of hysterectomy – or at least more frequent use of the procedure – is worth considering since delayed diagnosis of urinary tract injury causes increased... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 27, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
ASCO issues clinical practice guidelines for invasive cervical cancer
The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has issued its first clinical practice guidelines on treating invasive cervical cancer, the first of its kind linking recommendations to resource... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 27, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Maternal flu shot offers far-reaching protection
WASHINGTON – The influenza vaccine is highly recommended for pregnant women, protecting the woman, the newborn, and even the fetus, according to Dr. Sonja Rasmussen.
Multiple prospective and... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 26, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
ACLU sues CMS over reproductive care complaints
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is asking a federal court to compel the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to turn over complaints about Catholic hospitals that have allegedly... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 26, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
HPV vaccine doesn’t provide herd immunity or crossprotection
WASHINGTON – The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18 has significantly decreased, but only among vaccinated women; national data show no evidence that the vaccine targeting them... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 26, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Vaginal delivery found safe for monoamniotic-monochorionic twins
WASHINGTON – Monoamniotic-monochorionic twins can be safely delivered vaginally, with low rates of adverse fetal or maternal outcomes.
Despite seeing cord entanglement in almost every case, a small... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Colorectal cancer threatens younger people
The rate of colorectal cancer diagnosis has risen in younger patients, with later-stage tumors predominant, according to findings from a study based on the large National Cancer Database.
Over a... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 24, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Oklahoma governor vetoes anti-abortion bill, South Carolina measure lingers
In a surprising move, Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin (R) vetoed a controversial bill that would have made performing an abortion a felony in the state.
The governor, known for her stanch anti-abortion... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 24, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Full course of AI keeps disease at bay longer
It’s common sense that adherence to a therapy with proven efficacy can result in better outcomes, and now there’s good scientific evidence to back it up.
A retrospective study of patients enrolled... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Novel combination delays progression of recurrent gynecologic tumors
A novel strategy of knocking down tumor vasculature and keeping it from getting back up significantly reduced the risk of tumor progression among women with recurrent ovarian, tubal or peritoneal... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
High ER expression + high RS spells high risk for late distant recurrence
The combination of a 21-gene recurrence score and quantitative estrogen receptor expression may help clinicians identify patients with estrogen receptor–positive breast cancer who are most likely to... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
ASCO issues guidelines for HR+ metastatic breast cancer
The American Society of Clinical Oncology has issued new guidelines for endocrine therapy for women with hormone receptor–positive metastatic breast cancer.
The consensus recommendations note that... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
