Ricki Lake Fires Back at AMA for Childbirth Statement Jun 18, 2008
The ACOG statement, supported in a resolution Tuesday by the American Medical Association, said, "There has been much attention in the media by celebrities having home deliveries," citing a "Today Show" headline that read "Ricki Lake takes on the baby birthing industry: Actress and former talk show host shares her at-home delivery in her new film.". "It's scary that both (the ACOG and the AMA) have sort of targeted me," Lake told The Associated Press on Tuesday. (Fox News)
C-Sections Explain Jump in U.S. Preemie Births May 30, 2008
"ACOG says no one should be induced before 39 weeks unless there are clear medical indications," he noted. The March of Dimes is in agreement with that advice, he added. (MEDLINEplus)
FOXSexpert: Should You Nip/Tuck Your Private Parts? May 20, 2008
It is no wonder that, based on a lack of safety and efficacy data, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has warned that the following vaginal rejuvenation procedures are unproven and potentially risky. Labiaplasty: Nip and tuck has taken on a whole new meaning, with many women wanting a "neat and tidy" look. (Fox News)
May is Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month May 14, 2008
ACOG encourages parents to talk to their teens about sex and its consequences. Find more information on teen sexuality and pregnancy at and. (Lafayette Macon County Times, TN)
Treatment advances for fibroids, menopause May 4, 2008
Women with fibroids and endometriosis facing the possibility of hysterectomy may now choose less invasive treatment options to preserve fertility, according to Yale professor Aydin Arici, M.D., who will direct a scientific session exploring these alternatives at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical Meeting May 3-7 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Arici will chair the two-day postgraduate ACOG course Current Topics in Reproductive Endocrinology for the... (EurekAlert!)
Medipattern's B-CAD(TM) Approved for Sale in China Apr 22, 2008
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical Meeting, May 3 to 7, New Orleans, LA, USA, exhibiting with partner GE Healthcare. - 33rd National Conference on Breast Cancer, American College of Radiology (ACR) Society of Breast Imaging (SBI), May 8 to 10, Orlando, FL, USA, partnering with GE Walker of Tampa, Florida and GE Healthcare. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Checking the facts Apr 19, 2008
A comprehensive study conducted by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in 2003, however, refutes the link between abortion and breast cancer; a subsequent study by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) confirms these findings, concluding that, "There is no evidence supporting a causal link between induced abortion and subsequent development of breast cancer."While it is true that scientific research has found some evidence of a health benefit granted to women who carry a... (The Cavalier Daily, VA)
Amniocentesis is less risky now than in past Apr 7, 2008
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, put in its latest practice bulletin for amnio providers that the risk was "as low as 1 in 300 to 1 in 500 and perhaps lower," said Dr. James Goldberg, a San Francisco obstetrician who was involved in formulating the bulletin ... And, ACOG resolved last year, all women should have the option of an amniocentesis, regardless of age. (Boston Globe)
* Move it, baby Mar 26, 2008
In 1985 the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) published its first guidelines for exercise during pregnancy. The guidelines served as a starting point for women who wanted to be physically active during pregnancy and provided advice for the health care professionals who would advise them. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
National Religious Coalition Deeply Concerned by HHS Secretary's Disregard for Women's Reproductive Health Mar 19, 2008
The Bush Administration official called for the rejection of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists' (ACOG) fair-minded new policy to require its members who object to abortion to refer their patients seeking abortion to another physician ... ACOG's principled and sensible policy would leave untouched a physician's right to refuse to provide abortions--a right that has been spelled out in law since 1973--but would ensure that the patient received the services she needed and... (PR Newswire)
More alike than different: Groups anxious about increased prenatal testing Mar 18, 2008
A subsequent recommendation from ACOG in December said doctors should discuss the option of pregnancy termination when delivering a diagnosis of a genetic glitch ... Deborah A. Driscoll, a lead author of the initial recommendation from ACOG, has received hate mail ... One that has attracted the backing of ACOG is a noninvasive screening test available in the first trimester -- a time when the abortion risks are the smallest. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Jeannie Babb Taylor: ACOG says homebirth is fashionable trend -- Pregnant women read the writing on the wall Feb 28, 2008
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is striking back. On February 6, 2008, ACOG published a press release condemning homebirth ... After all, ACOG is essentially a trade union for the OBGYN industry. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Newsweek: The delivery debate Feb 21, 2008
The recently reiterated what it describes as its "long-standing opposition" to the practicea statement that angered home-birth advocates, who accused ACOG of trying to limit women's choices ... Obstetricians: With more than 50,000 members, ACOG is the major professional organization representing obstetricians ... Dr. David Redfern, an obstetrician for 19 years who is Missouri section chair for ACOG, said the organization believes that choosing a provider with a standardized medical... (MSNBC -- Health)
Docs Should Tell All About Cord Blood Banks Feb 2, 2008
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) issued its revised Committee Opinion in the February issue of Obstetrics ology. The ACOG also said doctors who recruit patients for for-profit cord blood banks should disclose their financial interests or other potential conflicts of interest to patients and their families ... "Patients need to be aware that the chances are remote that the stem cells from their baby's banked cord blood will be used to treat that same child -- or... (MEDLINEplus)
Coffee habit may hike miscarriage risk Jan 21, 2008
She said the study would not be enough to change her advice to patients and doubted it would overturn current recommendations from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists that moderate caffeine intake during pregnancy is safe (ACOG said it does not comment on individual studies). I would tell my patients that two cups of coffee per day should be fine, O'Connell said. (MSNBC -- Race)
Reader's Alley (31) Jan 8, 2008
In so doing they make several false presumptions: 1) The ACOG embodies all knowledge and wisdom when it comes to pregnancy and childbirth; 2) standards set by a national organization are always applicable to a small hospital in Montana; and, 3) women are incapable of making wise and prudent choices for their own health and that of their children. In my adult life (more years than I care to count), I have seen new and expanded opportunities for women. (Helena Independent Record)
Hospital sees conflict over birth policy Dec 26, 2007
The ACOG guidelines for hospitals performing VBACs include immediate access to an operating room dedicated to the patient, an anesthesiologist dedicated to the patient and an obstetrician at the bedside for the entire time the patient is in the hospital ... That s what got ACOG s attention. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Gaps Remain in Women's Knowledge of Cancer Dec 14, 2007
In reality, most cancers occur in people with no family history of the disease, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) wants women to know. The findings of the survey, conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of ACOG, indicate a "worrisome gap in women's knowledge about cancer," said Dr. Douglas W. Laube, immediate past president of ACOG. "That knowledge gap combined with women's fear of cancer may be putting their health at risk." ... "On a positive note," said Laube,... (MEDLINEplus)
Women's Health - How should I be screened for colon cancer? Dec 14, 2007
ACOG recommends that all women should be screened for colorectal cancer at age 50-or earlier for African American women and those with high-risk factors-using one of five methods. According to ACOG, colonoscopy is the preferred method for colorectal cancer screening because it allows for better visualization of the whole colon surface. (Missouri Valley Times News, IA)
Procedure to detect fetal heart defects is first automated use of 3-D ultrasound Dec 8, 2007
This proprietary SonoVCAD technology displays all of the 2D planes, which complies with the recommended standard screening exam of the fetal heart, as outlined by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM), the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (ISUOG). This includes identification of the four-chamber, left outflow tract and right outflow tract views... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
More of this story Dec 2, 2007
The ACOG says in its official position advising against out-of-hospital births, however, that studies comparing U.S. home births with hospital births have been limited and not scientifically rigorous. "Until the results of such studies are convincing, ACOG strongly opposes home births," the report states. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Nov 17, 2007
There is a controversy in our specialty over a proper C/Section rate, and I side with Dr. W. Benson Harer's camp, (PAST PRESIDENT of ACOG), who published an article that stated "there is no proper rate", and we "don't treat statistics", we "treat patients" ... Donn C. Colyer, D.O.,FACOG, GACOOG, FACOS. (SunOnline)
Obstetricians Urge Pregnant Women to Get Flu Shots Nov 8, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - With the flu season getting underway, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) is urging pregnant women to get vaccinated as soon as possible. In a written statement, ACOG notes that flu vaccination is an essential part of prenatal care that provides protection to both mom-to-be and her baby ... Pregnant women are particularly vulnerable to serious illness associated with the flu, and treating the flu can be risky, according to ACOG. "The... (MEDLINEplus)
Survey Finds Many Women Misinformed About Cancer Oct 28, 2007
In fact, most people who develop cancer have no family history of cancer, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which sponsored the survey ... "Too many women are dying from cancer," Dr. Douglas W. Laube, ACOG's immediate past president and chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, said during a Friday teleconference ... Based on the findings, ACOG is increasing its efforts... (Health-Finder)
Thyroid Test Won't Help Pregnant Mom, Baby Oct 13, 2007
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee Opinion is published in the October issue of Obstetrics ology ... The ACOG committee recommendation was made in response to a debate over whether all pregnant women should be screened for asymptomatic (subclinical) hypothyroid disease, which affects about 2 percent to 5 percent of women ... However, ACOG finds there is no evidence that identifying and treating women with subclinical hypothyroidism improves outcomes for... (MEDLINEplus)
Birth patterns Oct 4, 2007
Texas researchers reported to a meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) last May that the greater number of babies delivered at a hospital, the lower the risk of death to a baby in the first few weeks of life ... When ACOG last visited the issue in May 2006, the committee said there just wasn't enough evidence to fully evaluate the risks and benefits of Caesarean delivery by maternal request as opposed to a vaginal delivery, and suggested, for now, the decision... (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Doctors' Group Issues Warning on Vaginal Cosmetic Surgery Sep 3, 2007
ACOG Opinion Stirs Debate Over Risks, Benefits of Procedures Like 'Revirgination. The growing trend of women going under the knife for "designer vaginas" has some doctors worried. (ABC News)
Designer Vagina Surgery Is a $5500 Risk, Doctors Say (Update2) Sep 3, 2007
The procedures were opposed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, or ACOG, in guidelines in its journal today ... No studies document benefits of the cosmetic procedures, making risks unacceptable, ACOG said in its journal commentary ... Patients who are anxious or insecure about their genital appearance may be further traumatized by undergoing an unproven surgical procedure with obvious risks,'' ACOG warned in its journal today. (Bloomberg)
Gynecology group slams cosmetic vaginal surgery Sep 2, 2007
In guidance published in the September issue of its journal, Obstetrics & Gynecology, the group, known as ACOG, said the procedures can cause complications such as infection, altered sensation, pain and scarring ... ACOG noted that a growing number of doctors are offering the procedures ... "Some of these procedures, such as 'vaginal rejuvenation,' appear to be modifications of traditional vaginal surgical procedures for genuine medical conditions," ACOG said in a statement. (Scientific American)
Medical Group Warns Against Genital Plastic Surgery Sep 1, 2007
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) said there is no evidence that cosmetic genital surgeries, which include "vaginal rejuvenation," "designer vaginoplasty," "revirgination" and "G-spot amplification," are safe or effective ... Doctors offering the surgeries often claim they will enhance a women s sexual pleasure, but critics say women are exposing sensitive body parts to questionable benefits and "unknown risks. The ACOG s Committee on Gynecologic Practice warned... (Fox News)
Women urged to shun trendy plastic surgery Sep 1, 2007
The statement by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) says it is "deceptive to give the impression" that these procedures, which by some accounts are among the hottest new trends in plastic surgery, are "accepted and routine surgical practices." ... Yet other medical organizations share ACOG's concerns ... "What are the doctors doing? We're not really sure," said Dr. Steven Sondheimer, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania and vice... (Chicago Tribune)
Poorer Women & Girls Have Higher Risk of Cancer from Human Papillomavirus (HPV), According to New Cincinnati Children's Study Jun 29, 2007
The study, published in the July issue of the Journal of Obstetrics ology, the official publication of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), found that women and girls from families with incomes below the poverty line have twice as high a rate of infection with the HPV types that may cause cancer when compared to women living at least three times above the poverty line, (22. 7% vs. 11. (PR Newswire)
Some Antidepressants Pose Birth Defect Risks Jun 28, 2007
ACOG already recommends against the use of Paxil in pregnancy because of previous research suggesting it increases heart defects, but Lockwood says he's not yet convinced that other SSRIs pose smaller risks. He believes that pregnant women taking any SSRI should get regular sonograms to check for fetal heart defects and that bupropion (Wellbutrin), a non-SSRI, should be considered as a first line of therapy; it's mild and considered to be the safest antidepressant but it also may not work as... (U.S. News & World Report)
Pelvic Examination Jun 28, 2007
ACOG committee opinion: primary and preventive care: periodic assessments ... ACOG practice bulletin: clinical management guidelines for obstetrician-gynecologists. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Too many young women go untested for chlamydia, study says Jun 5, 2007
"Although ACOG, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommend annual screening for chlamydia of all sexually active women age 25 and younger, as well as other asymptomatic women at high risk for infection, studies show it isn't happening," said Stanley Zinberg, ACOG's deputy executive vice president, in a press release. One of the study's findings is that young women are not open about their sexual activity with their doctors, leaving many... (U-Wire.com)
COLUMN: Court's partial birth abortion ban misleading May 11, 2007
"The term 'partial-birth abortion' was purposely contrived to be inflammatory," said Dr. Laube, on the ACOG Web site ... That's probably why so many medical organizations including the ACOG, the American Medical Student Association and the California Medical Association among others oppose the ban ... "It tolerates, indeed applauds, federal intervention to ban nationwide a procedure found necessary and proper in certain cases by the ACOG. It blurs the line between previability and postviability... (U-Wire.com)
Chlamydia Screening Sub Par in Young US Women May 10, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In the United States, adolescent girls and young women are not being routinely screened for chlamydia, the most commonly reported sexually transmitted disease in the United States, experts warned today at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) underway in San Diego. "Although ACOG, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend annual screening for chlamydia in all... (MEDLINEplus)
Data Show Low Incidence of Breakthrough Bleeding With ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO In a Broad Range of Women May 9, 2007
SAN DIEGO, May 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Use of the widely used birth control pill, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN(R) LO (norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol) Tablets, resulted in significantly lower rates of breakthrough bleeding and spotting in a broad range of women compared to another low-dose combination birth control pill, according to data presented today at the 55th Annual Clinical Meeting of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). (1) This analysis compared the breakthrough bleeding and... (PR Newswire)
·UNC Olympians Apr 29, 2007
Chris Schleter (ACOG, SOCOG, SLOC, consultant to ATHOC). Donald Lockerbie (Organizing Committee, Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004). (Tarheelblue.com)
Women Under-Treated for Ovarian Cancer Apr 9, 2007
Another expert said the study confirms the importance of seeing a gynecologic oncologist, as the ACOG opinion recommends. "It matters who does the surgery," said Dr. Ilana Cass, director of the gynecologic oncology fellowship program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, and a gynecologic oncologist. (Health-Finder)
Mammography Screening Guidelines Muddy the Waters Apr 4, 2007
The NCCN, American Cancer Society, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, and ACOG guidelines all recommend that women at a normal risk who are age 40 or older get annual or biennial mammograms and physical exams to screen for breast cancer. Until 2002, there was still a raging debate about whether the risks of false positives and other factors outweighed the relatively small benefits of mammography screening for women younger than 50. (MedPage Today)
2.6bn subway double vision Mar 15, 2007
Invest the money where it's [bold]needed[/bold] and GET GLASGOW MOVING - ACOG So there's a spare 2. 6bn up for grabs, smashin. (Glasgow Evening Times)
Focus Diagnostics Receives FDA Clearance to Market Plexus HerpeSelect Mar 6, 2007
" Just half a dozen years ago, genital herpes infections were increasing dramatically with no reliable means for detecting the viral infection. Transmission occurs 70% of the time in the absence of symptoms, and symptoms are often misdiagnosed. Perhaps most disturbing is the increased risk of acquiring HIV for individuals infected with HSV-2, and the risk to neonates if the mother is shedding virus during vaginal birth. Today more than 50 million individuals in the U.S. are infected and 90% are... (PR Newswire)
Should vaccines be required? Feb 28, 2007
According to ACOG, The vast majority of women clear or suppress HPV to levels not associated with CIN II or III and for most women this occurs promptly ... 7 Since ACOG does not currently recommend serologic testing for HPV before vaccination this will be the endpoint from here out ... ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 66. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
New vaccine courting much controversy Feb 21, 2007
An estimated three out of every four sexually active people will contract a genital HPV infection in their lifetime, according to The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). On Friday, ACOG announced its endorsement of a statutory change that would add HPV to the list of New York state immunization requirements for entrance into school. (The Saratogian)
Planned cesareans not risk-free Feb 20, 2007
- Discusses the history of cesarean section and ACOG. Good, historical information. For your comments, suggestions and queries, please use our. (SpiritIndia)
New data supports a non-invasive approach to routine prenatal genetic testing Feb 11, 2007
These implications are important to women with high-risk pregnancies, in that this future non-invasive screening technique will have significant benefit to all expectant mothers, especially on the heels of new guidelines endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) that call for risk assessment of all pregnancies for fetal chromosomal abnormalities ... ACOG now recommends screening before the 20th week of pregnancy using a less invasive screening option that... (EurekAlert!)
Study says some doctors won't tell patients about treatments they oppose on moral grounds Feb 9, 2007
The Columbus Online Community - Columbus Telegram. 14-Day Archive Search. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Docs Oppose Gender Selection for Personal Reasons Feb 3, 2007
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - While the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) supports gender selection as a means of avoiding sex-linked genetic disorders, the group does not support its use for personal and family reasons, according to a statement released Wednesday. In the statement, which is reported in the medical journal Obstetrics and Gynecology, ACOG's Committee on Ethics discuss the various ethical considerations that apply to different techniques for sex selection... (MEDLINEplus)
How Exercise Can Help Prevent Recurring Gestational Diabetes Jan 29, 2007
The goals of this latest proposal also include encouraging pregnant women to achieve the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines for physical activity during pregnancy (30 minutes or more of moderate-intensity activity on most days of the week) through increasing walking and developing a more active lifestyle. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by University Of Massachusetts Amherst. (Science Daily)
Cancer Society Issues New HPV Vaccine Guidelines Jan 23, 2007
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists: "ACOG Releases Revised Recommendations for Women's Health Screenings and Care." CDC: "HPV Questions and Answers." WebMD Medical News: "Cervical Cancer Vaccine Approved.". Top Video. (FOX News)
PLAYERS INC Promotes Dawn Ridley to Senior Vice President Jan 17, 2007
Prior to joining PLAYERS INC in 1995, Ridley held sales and marketing positions with the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) and the Atlanta Braves baseball club. While at ACOG, she generated $2 million in ticket and suite sales revenue and was named assistant manager for the Olympic Suite Program at Atlanta Fulton County Stadium for the 1996 Olympic Games. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PATRICIA E. BAUER: What gets lost in prenatal testing Jan 16, 2007
"Isn't it a shame," she said, an eyebrow cocked in Margaret's direction, "that everyone doesn't get amnio?"It's been more than 20 years, but I saw the face of that woman again when I read about the recommendation from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) this month that all pregnant women get prenatal screening for Down syndrome ... The ACOG news release notes that the recommendations are based on consistent scientific evidence and will allow obstetricians and... (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Early diagnosis Jan 5, 2007
Prenatal diagnosis can be just as important for those who wouldn't consider abortion, because babies with Down syndrome can need specialized care at delivery that affects hospital selection, said Dr. James Goldberg of San Francisco Perinatal Associates, a member of the ACOG committee that develop the guideline ... The newest method, topping ACOG's recommendation, is a first-trimester screening that combines blood tests with a simple ultrasound exam, called a "nuchal translucency test,'' to... (Shoals TimesDaily)
Lapdaughter: Jan 5, 2007
Previously, ACOG urged tests only for women over 35. Rationales for testing all women: 1) Tests have become more accurate and less invasive, and the risk of miscarriage from amnio has declined. (Slate)
Test for Down syndrome should be offered to all pregnant women Jan 3, 2007
The new ACOG guidelines recommend that all pregnant women consider less invasive screening options for assessing their risk for Down syndrome ... ACOG also advises that all pregnant women, regardless of age, should have the option of diagnostic testing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Health Highlights: Jan. 2, 2007 Jan 3, 2007
Experts at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) are recommending that maternal age no longer be a major criterium for testing pregnant women for Down syndrome ... The new ACOG guidelines are published in the January issue of Obstetrics ology ... Routine use in all pregnant women could detect more cases much earlier, the ACOG experts say. (Forbes)
Group recommends Down syndrome testing Jan 2, 2007
"It's clear there's no magic jump at 35," said Dr. James Goldberg of San Francisco Perinatal Associates, a member of the ACOG committee that developed the guideline ... The newest method, topping ACOG's recommendation for everyone, is a first-trimester screening that combines blood tests with a simple ultrasound exam, called a "nuchal translucency test" to measure the thickness of the back of the fetal neck. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
