A detailed discussion on gynecology as a specialty between Prassan Vij, MD, and host Nachiket Bhatia, MD. They explore the rewards and challenges of this field, the importance…
Jennifer Lincoln, MD, a board-certified OBGYN, demonstrates a pelvic exam on a simulation model, explaining its components and purpose. She covers the external and internal anatomy assessed during…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Topical gabapentin is a well tolerated, effective treatment for relieving the pain of localized and generalized vulvodynia, according to a report in the…
Pamela J. Paley, MD, Gynelcologic Oncologist, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses minimally invasive surgery in gynecologic cancer. References and Resources Zakashansky K, Bradley WH, Nezhat FR. New…
According to preliminary evidence, taking the epilepsy drug Topiramate (Topamax) during early pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. References and Resources Hunt S, Russell A, Smithson…
Ann L. Kellams, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA, discusses the complications associated with late-preterm birth. References and Resources Delpisheh A,…
At the American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting, data from a small retrospective analysis suggest that diabetic patients with breast cancer had significantly higher rates of response to…
Mary Wright, MD, Associate Professor & Director, Breast Center, Section of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine, discusses Tulane’s Breast Cancer Center. References and…
A meta-analysis of observational studies showed that oral estrogen, but not transdermal estrogen, increased the risk of venous thromboembolism. References and Resources Canonico M, Plu-Bureau G, Lowe GD,…
Pamela B. Morris, MD, Director, Preventive Cardiology, Co-Director, Women’s Heart Care, Medical University of South Carolina, discusses hormone therapy and the risk of cardiovascular disease in women. References…
Saul E. Rivkin, MD, Founder of the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer, Medical Oncologist, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle, WA, discusses the future of testing for early stage…
Elise N. Everett, MS, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, Swedish Cancer Institute, Seattle WA, discusses robotic surgery. References and Resources Sert B, Abeler V. Robotic radical hysterectomy in early-stage cervical…
