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) – Survival among women diagnosed with breast cancer when they are pregnant is comparable to that for nonpregnant women of reproductive age treated for…
Some pregnant women express concerns over the possibility of pain, vaginal tearing and other risks for themselves and their children. A cesarean delivery on maternal request (CDMR) may not always…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A meta-analysis of 25 studies has confirmed an increased risk of cancer among children born after fertility treatment. However, “Our results do not…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Intraperitoneal chemotherapy may significantly improve long-term survival in ovarian cancer patients, a new study found. Data from 876 patients followed for a median…
Each year in the United States thousands of women undergo a hysterectomy for non-cancer-related gynecological disorders. Many of these procedures are performed using minimally invasive techniques including laparoscopy…
It is generally recommended that women who are planning to become pregnant take a daily supplement of folic acid. Taking this supplement has been associated with reduced risk…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Revised guidelines on the assessment and management of reproductive complications in young female cancer survivors provide the latest evidence-based recommendations for evaluation and…
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Symptomatic lymphoceles that develop after retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in gynecologic cancer patients can be dealt with safely and effectively by laparoscopic lymphocele…
Alan Greene, MD, Founder, DrGreene.com, discusses the optimal time for umbilical cord clamping, and how early clamping may contribute to iron deficiency anemia in the newborn. Filmed at FutureMed,…
Oriane Chausiaux, PhD, and Shamus Husheer, PhD, explain the hardships faced by 1 in 7 American couples who have difficulties with fertility. These issues range from a lack of…
