OB/Gyn

News, opinions and meeting coverage in obstetrics and gynecology.

FDA ADCOMM sulopenem etzadroxil/probenecid (sulopenem) over a computer rendering of bacteria spilling from a bladder.

FDA Reviewers Voice Concerns Over Novel UTI Treatment

Oral antibiotic has potential for inappropriate use, agency says

A video still of Jacquelyn Starer, MD, striking a police officer in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021

Physician Who Punched Officer During Capitol Riot Sentenced to Prison

"I accept full responsibility for my actions that day," said Massachusetts doctor

A photo of a pregnant woman using an asthma inhaler.

Asthma Biologics OK During Pregnancy if Patient Agrees, Consensus Statement Says

Safety data sparse, but asthma control often worsens in pregnancy

A photo of Areana Coles receiving an ultrasound at the Oklahoma State University clinic in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

America Is Trying to Fix Its Maternal Mortality Crisis With Government Programs

Experts say getting maternal mortality under control requires tailoring to communities

A photo of a boy receiving treatment for mpox at a hospital in Goma, eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Mpox Is Back in the News. Here's What Clinicians Need to Know.

This new surge is different, WHO leader says

A photo of a female physician demonstrating tubal ligation on an anantomical model for her patient.

Pregnancy After Tubal Ligation May Be More Common Than Expected

Information on contraceptive choices "particularly salient" in the wake of Dobbs

A photo of Amish Shah, MD, MPH

Emergency Medicine Doc Is Running for Congress

Amish Shah, MD, MPH, talks with MedPage Today about his time in Arizona's state legislature

A photo of Simon Rubick and his rescue dog Tonks in Aurora, Colorado.

Giving Up Pets to Seek Rehab Can Worsen Trauma. A Group Intends to End That.

Most residential rehab centers don't allow patients to bring pets

A photo of mammography equipment.

False-Positive Mammograms May Discourage Subsequent Screenings

Recommendations for short-interval follow-up or biopsy likely a factor

Predicting COVID Outbreaks Via Wastewater; New Medicine for Menopause

Also in TTHealthWatch: myocarditis after COVID vaccination

A photo of Donald Trump speaking during a campaign event at Alro Steel in Potterville, Michigan.

Trump Calls for Universal Coverage of IVF, Without Specifics on How Plan Would Work

And his comments on Florida's abortion ballot initiative stirs confusion

A photo of a woman speaking to a female physician who his holding a clipboard.

Your Patient Has Been Dealt a Hand With Four ACEs. What Now?

In cancer survivorship, we must address patients' psychological wellness

Morning Break over illustration of a syringe, Covid virus, and DNA helix over a photo of green vegetation.

More Mosquito-Linked Deaths; Historic Cannabis, Hallucinogen Use; Vandy Doc in Space

Health news and commentary gathered by MedPage Today staff

A photo of a woman receiving chemotherapy.

Benefits of Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy in Breast Cancer Extend Beyond TNBC

Meta-analysis shows ICIs also improved pCR rates in HR-positive/HER2-negative disease

A photo of a female physician performing an ultrasound on her pregnant patient.

Experts: Don't Say 'Heartbeat' to Describe Ultrasound Findings in Early Pregnancy

Ob/gyns, radiologists, and emergency docs convened to unify first-trimester language

A photo of a woman applying a hormone therapy patch to her thigh.

Hormone Therapy May Slow Biological Aging in Women, Study Suggests

But further investigations capable are warranted to confirm the findings, researcher says

Photos of JD Vance and Tim Walz.

Where Vance and Walz Stand on Major Healthcare Issues

A look at the two vice presidential nominees' healthcare policies and records

Photos of Shontel Brown, Ayanna Pressley, and Nydia Velazquez.

Congresswomen Press FDA on Delayed Proposal to Ban Hair-Straightening Chemicals

Agency has delayed the target date twice

A photo of a woman outdoors wearing a mask and looking at wildfire smoke.

We're Missing Opportunities to Help Pregnant Patients Navigate Environmental Threats

As physicians, we play an essential role in the climate crisis

A computer rendering of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Maternal PCOS Linked to Growth Restriction in Newborns

Association was more apparent when additionally adjusting for BMI

A photo of a pregnant woman lying in a hospital bed.

Did the Dobbs Decision Impact Maternal Death Rates?

A dip in maternal deaths may have had more to do with COVID than abortion bans

A photo of a teen male looking in a refrigerator.

Intermittent Fasting in Teens With Obesity Matches Calorie Restriction

Similar improvements in weight loss and mental health in randomized trial

A photo of an IUD lying on a blister pack of birth control pills.

Use of Birth Control Appears Spotty for Women With Lupus

Records suggest guidelines on contraceptives are mostly not followed

A photo of a female radiologist positioning her female patient for digital breast tomosynthesis.

Adding MRI to DBT Screening in Women With Dense Breasts May Avert More Cancer Deaths

But benefit in modeling study accompanied by more false-positive biopsy recommendations

A photo of J.D. Vance speaking during a campaign event in Asheboro, North Carolina.

Trump Would Veto a Federal Abortion Ban, Vance Says

"I can absolutely commit that," the Republican VP candidate said

A photo of the entrance of a Planned Parenthood.

Inside Conservative Activist Leonard Leo's Long Campaign to Gut Planned Parenthood

Current lawsuit alleges Planned Parenthood and affiliates defrauded Texas and Louisiana Medicaid

A photo of a Basotho shepherd overlooking Sani Pass, Drakensberg range, Lesotho, Africa.

The Global Fight Against Infection-Driven Cancers

Despite vast gains in knowledge, there's still much to do if we want to save lives

A photo of a female physician preparing to vaccinate a teen girl.

HPV Vaccine Coverage in Teens Stalled for Second Straight Year, CDC Says

And being up-to-date on HPV vaccination by age 13 fell among kids born in 2010

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking during the 2024 Democratic National Convention

Fact-Checking False or Misleading Claims Made During the Democratic Convention

Correcting or context to statements about Trump's views on abortion bans and more

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at the Democratic National Convention.

VP Harris: 'America, We Are Not Going Back'

Harris pledges to protect reproductive rights, tackle gun violence, and address climate crisis

A photo of midwife Jennie Joseph performing a check up on Husna Mixon with the help of her children.

Europe Offers Clues for Solving America's Maternal Mortality Crisis

The U.S. has one of the highest rates of maternal mortality of any wealthy nation

A photo of Tim Walz speaking at the Democratic National Convention.

For Tim Walz, Protecting Reproductive Freedom Means Minding 'Your Own Damn Business'

VP nominee says Trump will ban abortion across the country, with or without Congress

A photo of the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Montana.

Eight States Have Added Abortion to November Ballots. What Would the Measures Do?

Measures may potentially attract even more voters to the polls on election day

A photo of Tim Walz and Gwen Walz at the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Tim Walz's Wife Says She Underwent Intrauterine Insemination, Not IVF

The Democratic vice presidential nominee previously spoke about family's struggle with fertility

A photo of a woman seated at the kitchen table with her head on her arms above a pile of bills.

Patient Underwent One Surgery, but Was Billed for Two

Even after being sued, she refused to pay

A photo of Tammy Duckworth speaking during Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois.

Docs Performing Abortions 'Will Be Prosecuted' If GOP Returns to Power, Senator Says

They're coming for IVF next, Sen. Tammy Duckworth tells delegates at the Democratic convention

A photo of a pregnant woman pouring iron supplements into her palm.

Evidence Still Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening, Supplementation in Pregnancy

USPSTF says new findings were consistent with those of previous review

A photo of Vice President Kamala Harris on stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

Healthcare a Major Player at the Democratic Convention's Opening Night

Abortion, COVID, gun violence, and drug prices were among the topics in the spotlight

A photo of two PrEP pills in the palm of a man’s hand.

PrEP Scripts Most Likely to Be Filled When Prescribed by ID Specialists

Clinicians not specializing in ID could benefit from more PrEP training, researchers say

A computer rendering of hepatitis B viruses in the blood.

Heart Defects in Kids Linked to Dads' Hepatitis B History Too

Study in line with prior evidence implicating mother's preconception HBV infection

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