http://hcp.obgyn.net OBGYN.net en Copyright 2009, CMPMedica US Thu, 17 May 2012 01:30:01 GMT Thu, 17 May 2012 01:30:01 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://hcp.obgyn.net/pregnancy-and-birth/content/article/1760982/2073047?CID=rss Women with opioid dependence who become pregnant are at risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes and perinatal complications. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/conference-insider/acog2012/content/article/1760982/2072751?CID=rss Percutaneous image-guided drainage does not significantly increase mortality, fetal demise, or care expenses in the pregnant patient. Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/whats-your-diagnosis/content/article/1760982/2072207?CID=rss <img src="http://hcp.obgyn.net/image/image_gallery?img_id=2072218&t=1337030157811" border="0" align="left" height="50" width="50" style="padding-right:5px; padding-top:2px"/>What is your diagnosis of this 36 week old fetus with cardiomegaly? Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/conference-insider/acog2012/content/article/1760982/2072056?CID=rss When used under routine conditions, vaginal ring and combined oral contraceptives have similar venous thrombolism risks, according to a prospective, controlled, non-interventional cohort study. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/conference-insider/acog2012/content/article/1760982/2072036?CID=rss Women over the age of 25 may still need to be screened for Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) according to research released at the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ (ACOG) Annual Clinical Meeting. Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/laparoscopy/content/article/1760982/2072041?CID=rss No single technique is superior at preventing major vascular or visceral complications during laparoscopic entry, according to a Cochrane review, but certain techniques confer advantages. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/conference-insider/acog2012/content/article/1760982/2072000?CID=rss A study that examined trends in timing of non-medically necessary elective delivery and NICU utilization indicates that the older the gestational age of the infant, the less the NICU is utilized. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/pregnancy-and-birth/content/article/1760982/2071311?CID=rss Results of a new study conducted in The Netherlands found that children born post-term are at increased risk for behavioral and emotional problems, particularly attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/conference-insider/acog2012/content/article/1760982/2070245?CID=rss The pharmacokinetic profile of AG200-15, a low-dose estrogen (EE) and levonorgestrel (LNG) contraceptive patch is equivalent whether applied to the abdomen, buttock, or upper torso according to an open-label, three-period randomized crossover study. Exposure is well within reported ranges for low-dose, combined oral contraceptives. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/breast-health-and-breast-care/content/article/1760982/2070240?CID=rss The benefits and risks of breast cancer screening have often been debated by the clinical and epidemiological realms, with key arguments centering around overdiagnosis. Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/whats-your-diagnosis/content/article/1760982/2069758?CID=rss <img src="http://hcp.obgyn.net/image/image_gallery?img_id=2069744&t=1336487232388" border="0" align="left" height="50" width="50" style="padding-right:5px; padding-top:2px"/>This is an ultrasound scan of the placenta. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/conference-insider/acog2012/content/article/1760982/2069921?CID=rss Providers underestimate the intensity of patients’ pain during IUD insertion, and often misidentify the moment at which maximum pain occurs, according to a randomized trial of 200 women. Midlevel providers are slightly better at estimating pain intensity. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/poll/content/article/1760982/2069916?CID=rss The FDA issued a public health notification regarding use of surgical mesh for the repair of pelvic organ prolapsed and stress urinary incontinence. Surgical mesh has caused severe complications in some patients. Tue, 8 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/breast-health-and-breast-care/content/article/1760982/2069211?CID=rss The association between breast cancer and cadmium, a heavy metal that can be found in food, cosmetics, water, and air, has been explored in several new studies with varied findings. Mon, 7 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/menopause/content/article/1760982/2068578?CID=rss Women who experience early menopause are almost twice as likely to have osteoporosis and are at greater risk for fracture and death than women who experience menopause later in life, according to results of a 34-year study conducted in Sweden. Fri, 4 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/pregnancy-and-birth/content/article/1760982/2068237?CID=rss Use of cervical pessary—a small, silicone, ring-shaped device inserted around the cervix—is a safe, inexpensive, and reliable alternative for preventing preterm delivery in women with a short cervix, according to the authors of a new study conducted in Spain. Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/laparoscopy/content/article/1760982/2072046?CID=rss Laparoscopy has short-term advantages and seemingly equivalent long-term outcomes as compared with laparotomy for endometrial cancer according to a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT http://hcp.obgyn.net/poll/content/article/1760982/2067530?CID=rss The debate over Makena vs. 17p in the prevention of preterm birth continues. What do you prescribe? Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 GMT