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US methods of delivery, a snapshot
From the Journals
Data about COVID-19-related skin manifestations in children continue to emerge
Of 50 hospitalized children infected with COVID-19, 18 (36%) fulfilled criteria for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children.
Expert Commentary
Can a once-daily oral formulation treat symptoms of uterine fibroids without causing hot flashes or bone loss?
Menstrual bleeding was significantly reduced among women with uterine fibroids who took a new once-daily...
From the Editor
Optimize your treatment of endometriosis by using an FDA-approved hormonal medication
For women with endometriosis, if one estrogen-progestin contraceptive results in suboptimal control of pelvic pain, do not...
Commentary
Changes required for gynecologic surgeons to achieve greater pay equity
This is an opportunity to look at where time is spent in general ob.gyn. training and redistribute it, focusing on what trainees need for their...
From the Journals
Delay surgery by 7 weeks after COVID-19 diagnosis, study shows
Medicolegal Issues
Is there liability if you don’t test for BRCA?
Cases involving missed BRCA testing are increasing. Could you be exposing yourself to unnecessary risk if you don’t...
News
FDA supports robotic device as hysterectomy helper
Robotically assisted surgical device approved as option for hysterectomy in noncancerous cases.
From the Journals
Prophylactic NPWT may not improve complication rate after gynecologic surgery
The study results do not entirely resolve the question in patients with higher BMI, according to Dr. Sarah Temkin.
From the Journals
Prophylactic NPWT may not improve complication rate after gynecologic surgery
The low rate of wound complications in the study could be explained by patient selection.
From the Editor
Cesarean myomectomy: Safe operation or surgical folly?
In many countries cesarean myomectomy is now viewed as a safe and effective procedure in carefully selected clinical situations