Exercise linked to fewer cardiovascular events in nonmetastatic breast cancer patients
More rigorous and/or more frequent exercise was associated with a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular events in women with nonmetastatic breast cancer, regardless of age and type of... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Ob.gyns.’ hospital revenue up 10% since 2012
Obstetrician-gynecologists generated 10% more revenue for hospitals in 2015 than they did in 2012, according to a survey by physician recruitment firm Merritt Hawkins.
In 2015, ob.gyns. generated... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Judge says feds overstepped on ACA cost-sharing subsidies
The Obama administration suffered another legal judgment against the Affordable Care Act when a district court judge ruled that the government has wrongly spent billions of dollars to repay insurers... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
VIDEO: Children exposed to marijuana at risk for long-term neurocognitive issues
BALTIMORE – The legalization of recreational marijuana in certain states has brought with it a host of new challenges to health care professionals, particularly ob.gyns. and pediatricians, who may be... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
ECLS May Save Mother and Fetus
In pregnant women with acute respiratory distress syndrome, extracorporeal life support can be effective and safe for both the mother and fetus, according to a meta-analysis of 332 articles published... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Mirtazapine improved functional dyspepsia, psychological distress
SAN DIEGO – The tetracyclic antidepressant mirtazapine significantly improved indicators of functional dyspepsia and psychological distress in a single-center, randomized, placebo-controlled,... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 22, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Methadone programs allowed pregnancy outcomes similar to nonusers
Methadone users under professional programs have similar pregnancy outcomes as nonmethadone users, according to a study of more than 34,000 deliveries.
Dr. Conisha Holloman of Winnie Palmer Hospital... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 21, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Patients: Intraperitoneal chemotherapy ‘worth it’ for ovarian cancer
WASHINGTON – Intraperitoneal chemotherapy may be unpleasant and interfere with daily life, but the large majority of women who received it for ovarian cancer agreed that it was the right choice for... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 21, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
CDC monitoring 279 pregnant women in U.S. with Zika infection
More pregnant women in the United States and its territories may be at risk for Zika virus–related birth complications than previously reported, according to the Centers for Disease Control and... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Care bundle reduces cesarean surgical site infections
WASHINGTON – The rate of cesarean delivery surgical site infections fell significantly at Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital after implementation of a multidisciplinary care bundle with protocols... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Residents’ Corner: Racing against burnout
At 6 a.m., after eight admissions back to back, I feel like I can’t stay awake any longer. I desperately need a nap. I have 30 minutes before my next admission, but I know I’m not going to rest. I... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
The health impact of provider-targeted abortion laws
As the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide the fate of a set of abortion regulations in Texas, some ob.gyns. are pointing out the negative public health consequences of restricting access to the... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
‘Extreme’ monitoring fails to boost survival in breast cancer patients
Extreme users of disease-monitoring tests do not have significantly improved overall survival, investigators reported.
A review of Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Medicare data... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 19, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Tamoxifen cuts bleeding associated with etonogestrel contraceptive implant
WASHINGTON – A 1-week course of tamoxifen significantly reduced unscheduled bleeding in women using an etonogestrel contraceptive implant, compared with placebo.
The selective estrogen reuptake... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 17, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
Law & Medicine: Locality rule
Question: An injured patient alleges that her eye doctor was negligent in failing to adhere to national treatment guidelines and in not using modern medical equipment. The encounter took place in a... (Source: Ob.Gyn. News)
Source: Ob.Gyn. News - May 17, 2016 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research
