Insurance will pay for breast screening Nov 19, 2009
A spokeswoman for WellPoint, Jill Becher, says the company considers the task force's recommendations, but also weighs advice from the and American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which still recommend annual screenings beginning at age 40. Group Health Cooperative, among others, plans to look at the task force's recommendations next year, says spokesman Michael Foley, but it would still pay for the screening. (USA Today)
Wait not worth the risk? Nov 19, 2009
"If we don't give them both views, they will not trust our judgments," said Dr. Ozgul Muneyyirci-Delale, associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at SUNY Downstate. Muneyyirci-Delale, who treats many poor and minority women, said she worried the conflicting advice might add to negative feelings many women have about mammograms, because of the pain of the test, exposure to radiation or a general distrust of medicine. (Albany Times Union)
Use of Fetus-Harming Prescription Medications Shockingly Common, Canadian Study Finds Nov 18, 2009
17, 2009) More than six percent of expectant mothers in Quebec consume prescription drugs that are known to be harmful to their fetuses, according to a Universit; de Montr;al investigation published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology ... BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 2009; 116 (13): 1788 DOI. (Science Daily)
Now, a Viagra for women? Nov 18, 2009
These trials were the first ever to test a therapy that works at the level of the brain to enhance libido in women reporting low sexual desire, said John M. Thorp, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology, University of North Carolina (UNC). Results show that treatment with 100 mg of flibanserin once daily boosts the number of satisfying sexual events (SSE), sexual desire and sexual functioning. (India Times, India)
Hospital limits visitors Nov 18, 2009
Meanwhile, the obstetrics unit also is closed to all visitors. The restrictions do not have a set time limit and are in place until further notice. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Stopgap coverage for immigrants, with emphasis on gap Nov 18, 2009
Dr. Chris Curry Dr. Pooja Mehta Boston The writers are in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Boston Medical Center. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Hispanic Chamber has new mission with MMBC alliance Nov 17, 2009
- Adams Patterson Gynecology and Obstetrics. . (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Viagra for Women? Drug Developed as Antidepressant Effective in Treating Low Libido Nov 17, 2009
These trials were the first ever to test a therapy that works at the level of the brain to enhance libido in women reporting low sexual desire, said John M. Thorp Jr., M.D., McAllister distinguished professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and the principal investigator for North America in the studies. "Flibanserin was a poor antidepressant," Thorp said. (Science Daily)
Nicotine Patches and Gum Seem Safe During Pregnancy Nov 17, 2009
SOURCE: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, October 2009. Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Paul C. Zamecnik, at 96; discoveries helped revolutionize biochemistry Nov 16, 2009
One of his first courses was obstetrics, and as part of the program, he spent two weeks delivering babies during house calls in the North End, Charlestown, East Boston, and Chelsea. He then was a resident at Norfolk House Center in Roxbury and spent a year getting medical histories from patients at Huntington Memorial Hospital, which later folded into Massachusetts General Hospital. (Boston Globe)
Pilot study relates phthalate exposure to less-masculine play by boys Nov 16, 2009
D., professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, director of the URMC Center for Reproductive Epidemiology, and an expert in phthalates. "Our results need to be confirmed, but are intriguing on several fronts," Swan said. (EurekAlert!)
Maui gets flood of H1N1 inquiries, trickle of vaccine Nov 15, 2009
Maui Medical Group allocated the vaccines it received to physicians with special attention to pediatrics and obstetrics, he said, and used up its supply of about 2,000 doses in about two weeks, he said. "Needless to say, there's a huge demand for it," he said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor Nov 14, 2009
"The finding they report is consistent with [previous] observations that suggested there was a drop in incidence of breast cancer in about 2003 and it coincided with when the Women's Health Initiative reported that estrogen-plus-progesterone use was associated with an increased risk of heart attacks as well as a slight increased incidence of breast cancer risk," said Dr. James Liu, chairman of obstetrics and gynecology at MacDonald Women's Hospital, Case Medical Center, University Hospitals in... (MEDLINEplus)
Honolulu's Kapiolani Medical Center plans major expansion Nov 12, 2009
The construction will add 24 NICU beds and 12 obstetrics beds ... But a filing with the state Department of Health says the second phase of work (to add NICU and obstetrics hospital beds) is expected to cost about $36 million and wrap up in 2017. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Study: 'Designer Vagina' Surgery on Rise, May Be Unsafe Nov 12, 2009
Writing in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers say that surgery can damage the nerve supply to a woman s genitals and called for more research on the effects of surgery on long-term sexual function. The authors said all reports claimed high levels of patient satisfaction and contained anecdotes pertaining to success. (Fox News)
The ABCs on Caesarean sections Nov 12, 2009
"We think the rate is going to go up even more," says Hope Ricciotti, M.D., associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts ... But only about 5 percent of C-sections are true emergencies, estimates George Macones, M.D., chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, in Missouri ... "It's very hard to predict how the second baby will come out," says... (CNN)
New warning on 'perfect vaginas' Nov 11, 2009
Research published in the British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology also questions the very notion of aesthetically pleasing genitals. Operations to improve the appearance of the vagina for both psychological and physical reasons are on the increase. (BBC News -- Health)
GTx loss widens in third quarter Nov 10, 2009
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Expectant moms, babies subjects of new Singapore study to prevent obesity and diabetes in adults Nov 10, 2009
"While there is little doubt about the benefits of exercise and healthy diets in improving overall health, it is evident that additional approaches must be explored to improve the long term effectiveness of interventions," added Dr. Chong, Associate Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NUS Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, and a Senior Consultant with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NUH. ... " The prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Singapore is one of... (EurekAlert!)
Overweight Mothers Linked to Infant Heart Defects Nov 9, 2009
The babies had problems including obstructive defects on the right side of the heart and defects in the tissue separating the heart's two upper chambers, the researchers reported in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. "Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defect, and among all birth defects, they are a leading cause of illness, death and medical expenditures," said Dr. Edwin Trevathan, a CDC expert on birth defects and developmental disabilities. (MEDLINEplus)
Books about 1989: Wall stories Nov 9, 2009
Almost more interesting than his description of the collapse of Hungarian communism are Mr Thorpe s insights into what came next, told through the unlikely prism of obstetrics. Abominable practices stayed in place after 1989, treating birth as a medical emergency in which painful and humiliating procedures such as episiotomy, shaving and enemas were mandatory. (The Economist)
Mom's Antidepressants Tied to Child's Health Risks Nov 7, 2009
Antidepressant use in the third trimester has also been connected to higher risks of respiratory distress, feeding problems and irritability in newborns, the researchers note in their report published in the British obstetrics journal BJOG.. On the other hand, there are concerns about leaving depression untreated in expectant mothers, at a time when stress can be high. (Newsmax)
Suspect sought in South Boston muggings Nov 6, 2009
Last week the hospital barred children from its obstetrics unit because they are more susceptible to the flu. Beginning Monday, those 18 and under are asked not to come to the hospital unless they are patients, Debra Burke, associate chief nurse, said yesterday. (Boston Globe)
Breast Milk is Best for Newborns, but the Bottle Is Fine, Too Nov 6, 2009
Human milk is made for human infants, and it meets all their specific nutrient needs, says Ruth Lawrence, M.D., spokeswoman for the American Academy of and professor of pediatrics and obstetrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York. We ve known for years that the death rates in Third World countries are lower among breast-fed babies, she adds. (Scientific American)
Patience urged for Hawaii's flu vaccine Nov 6, 2009
Mitchell said the obstetrics and pediatrics departments received the largest share, since they serve the two biggest high-risk populations: pregnant women and children. The Maui Medical Group has about 450 pregnant women under its care, and 150 of them have received the H1N1 vaccination, Mitchell said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New HPV Vaccine Might Stop Vulvar Cancer in Its Tracks Nov 6, 2009
"This provides a therapeutic effect to a lesion that's already there," explained Dr. Eugene P. Toy, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the division of gynecologic oncology at the University of Rochester Medical Center ... SOURCES: Eugene P. Toy, M.D., associate professor, obstetrics and gynecology, division of gynecologic oncology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, N.Y.; Sjoerd H. van der Burg, Ph. (MEDLINEplus)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine for Cancer Prevention Nov 5, 2009
From the Departments of Immunology (O.J.F.) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (R.P.E.), University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh. This article has been cited by other articles. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Paige: Extra chromosome, extra special Nov 5, 2009
Then, at another obstetrics appointment a few weeks later, my doctor said he had the results of my screening. What I was about to hear shocked me beyond belief. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Obesity affects sex life, pregnancy Nov 4, 2009
The study, conducted by Barbara Luke, a researcher in the Michigan State University College of Human Medicines Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, focused on data of nearly 50,000 women using assisted reproductive technology. The results showed that women who are simply overweight have a 14 percent less chance of a successful pregnancy. (India Times, India)
Doctors Overprescribing the Pap Test Nov 4, 2009
But, in 2002 and 2003, the American Cancer Society (ACS), the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) and the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force all changed their Pap screening recommendations, according to background information in the study ... Amy Chapman, M.D., department of obstetrics and gynecology, Scott and White Healthcare, Round Rock, Tex. (MEDLINEplus)
What women's symptoms really mean Nov 4, 2009
Unusual vaginal bleeding: Beyond normal menstrual flow or the spotting that comes with new contraceptives, bleeding you notice in your underwear or clothing can signal ectopic pregnancy, cervical inflammation, or even uterine cancer, says Dr. William Fuller, chairman of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Presbyterian/St. Lukes Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. (CNN)
* Taiwan News Quick Take Nov 4, 2009
The baby was born in 1985 at Veterans General Hospital in Taipei, seven years after the worlds first in vitro baby was delivered in the UK. Although Japan cultivated Asias first in vitro baby, the infant died slightly more than a year later, said Chang Sheng-ping (i@), head of reproductive endocrinology at the hospitals Obstetrics and Gynecology Department. Chang played a leading role in the experimental research project that led to the babys birth, and under his leadership, the... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Top medical examiner retires Nov 2, 2009
She began her medical career in obstetrics and gynecology, but said she switched to forensic pathology so she could spend more time with her son. She joined the medical examiner's office in 1984 and rose up the ranks to first deputy in 1990. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Costs Of Malpractice Insurance Go Beyond Doctors' Premiums Nov 1, 2009
In particular specialties, such as obstetrics and neurosurgery, the cost of malpractice insurance can exceed $200,000 a year in some places ... The threat of lawsuits can impose costs on obstetricians that raise their insurance premiums high enough to cause many of these doctors to stop delivering babies, or to stop delivering them in places where high jury awards on dubious evidence make it uneconomic to continue practicing obstetrics. (Investors Business Daily)
'We're pretty much broke' Nov 1, 2009
Reyes has proposed reducing the obstetrics service from 16 beds to eight. Trustee Russell Cain opened the meeting by saying he is concerned about a conflict between management and doctors at the hospital. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Swine flu getting a foothold in state Oct 31, 2009
Massachusetts General Hospital barred children and teenagers from its obstetrics unit because young people are at greater risk for catching and transmitting swine flu. Brigham and Women s Hospital asked that anyone with a cold, cough, or fever not visit patients, and banned children and teenagers from the neonatal intensive care unit. (Boston Globe)
Laying Still Raises Artificial Insemination Success Oct 31, 2009
The Dutch study's conclusions are "plausible," said Dr. Roger Lobo, president-elect of the American Society of Reproductive Medicine and professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University, although the 15-minute time span used in the study does appear "artificial." ... D., student and registrar, Centre for Reproductive Medicine, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Roger Lobo, M.D., professor, obstetrics and gynecology, Columbia University and president-elect, American... (MEDLINEplus)
Study Shows Linkage Between Teen Girls' Weight And Sexual Behavior Oct 30, 2009
D., Department of Health Promotion & Management, School of Nursing; and James Bost, M.D., Division of General Internal Medicine, all of the University of Pittsburgh; Judy Chang, M.D., M.P.H., and Harold Wiesenfeld, M.D., both of the Departments of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences and Medicine, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC; and Wentao Feng, Ph. D., formerly a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh. (Science Daily)
Gene Variants Behind Vulnerability to Yeast Infections Oct 30, 2009
At this point, however, the reports really have no relevance to patients, cautioned Dr. Steven Goldstein, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Langone Medical Center in New York City ... SOURCES: Steven Goldstein, M.D., professor, obstetrics and gynecology, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York City; Anthony R. Gregg, M.D., board of directors, American College of Medical Genetics, and director, maternal and fetal medicine, and medical director, genetics,... (MEDLINEplus)
One Embryo As Good As Two in Second IVF Attempt Oct 30, 2009
Because it can be more expensive to try multiple times instead of boosting the odds at the start, and "the stress and disappointment of a failed cycle is hard to put a value on," noted Dr. Laurel Stadtmauer, an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in Norfolk, Va ... D., associate professor, obstetrics and gynecology, Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine, Norfolk, Va. (MEDLINEplus)
Lessons from flu seasons past Oct 30, 2009
The review, a collaboration among scientists from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Emory University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital, and published online Oct. 22 in the American Journal of Obstetrics ology, found substantial and persistent evidence of high complication risk among pregnant women -- both healthy ones and those with underlying medical conditions -- infected with the flu virus, while confirming vaccine safety. The findings, researchers say, solidify existing CDC... (EurekAlert!)
More swine flu shots arrive in Wyoming Oct 29, 2009
Earlier in the fall, the hospital restricted patient visitation due to flu concerns, prohibiting minors from visiting most units and curtailing access to the obstetrics ward. Meanwhile, Campbell County Public Health quickly ran out of its own H1N1 vaccine supply. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Ban overweight from IVF: professor Oct 29, 2009
Professor Nick Macklon, head of obstetrics and gynaecology at Southhampton University in England, said Australia should consider following the lead of New Zealand and other countries where smokers and obese people are forced to improve their health before receiving government-funded infertility treatment. Research shows smokers have half the chance of IVF working, he said, and an Australian study shows 28-year-old overweight women have the same miscarriage risk as 40-year-old women of average... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Dr. Hardman,pioneer of the year Oct 29, 2009
By 1965, he was back in Lake Wales, where he set up a private practice in obstetrics and gynecology. Hardman served two terms as a city commissioner, one term as mayor, and was president of the Greater Lake Wales Chamber of Commerce and the Polk County Unit of the American Cancer Society. (Lake Wales News, FL)
2 in Livingston Co. have H1N1; Pontiac hospital restricts visitors Oct 29, 2009
-- Visitors younger than 18 years old will not be allowed in the obstetrics unit without hospital staff permission. -- Visitors experiencing flu-like symptoms are encouraged not to come to the hospital. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
"Ask It Early": You Ask, Ashton Answers Oct 29, 2009
Ashton, who is a board-certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology, said she can continue to be a vegetarian and grow a perfectly healthy baby. Ashton said, "You need about 60 grams of protein intake a day, and you probably know you can get that from things like peanut butter and tofu -- you don't have to eat animal protein -- but you do want to be careful. And also as a vegetarian, you can have deficiencies in B-12 and zinc." MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Health)
Stem Cells Make Precursors For Sperm, Eggs Oct 29, 2009
"Ten to 15 percent of couples are infertile," said senior author Renee Reijo Pera, PhD. "About half of these cases are due to an inability to make eggs or sperm. And yet deleting or increasing the expression of genes in the womb to understand why is both impossible and unethical. Figuring out the genetic 'recipe' needed to develop human germ cells in the laboratory will give us the tools we need to trace what's going wrong for these people." Reijo Pera is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology... (Science Daily)
Remainder of H1N1 vaccine goes to health care providers Oct 28, 2009
Hoehn said the health department will distribute the remainder of its supply of the H1N1 vaccine to local obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) doctors, pediatricians, primary care doctors and hospitals. We will know on Wednesday how many more doses we can order, she said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
DOCTOR IS IN: Domestic violence stopping abuse and bringing awareness Oct 27, 2009
Assistant Professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine, Director of the Jane Fonda Center for Adolescent Reproductive Health, Practicing OBGYN at Emory University Hospital Midtown. One in four women will experience some kind of domestic violence during her lifetime. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Most obese pregnant women gain too much Oct 27, 2009
Moreover, those extra pounds did not easily disappear after childbirth, according to findings published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Memphis 3Q office vacancy drops in suburbs Oct 27, 2009
Colliers: Memphis 3Q office vacancy rises Downtown, drops in suburbs - Memphis Business Journal. for free extra services. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
Nurses union: Healthy hospital making cuts Oct 27, 2009
Dr. Prabhat Ahluwalia, a physician with a specialty in obstetrics and gynecology, earned pay of $1 million. Three hospital executives earned $200,000 or more in 2007. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Mothers at risk Oct 27, 2009
"No American woman should die from childbirth in 2009, we can definitely do a lot better," says Dr Michael Lu, Associate Professor of Obstetrics at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). In New Jersey, Jim Scythes is bringing up his two-year-old daughter Isabella on his own. (BBC News -- Americas)
Obese women struggle to take off 'baby weight' Oct 26, 2009
WHERE TO FIND IT: Obstetrics & Gynecology, November. Racial gap in honoring patients' dying wishes. (Boston Globe)
Doctor offers lesson for leaders Oct 25, 2009
The purposes of obstetrics and gynecology is to give life, to give hope, and to relieve the pain, to give a smile. He says that when his daughters were killed, I started to realize from the first moment that this was from God, and it will be for good. (Boston Globe)
Gibson City hospital to restrict baby visits Oct 24, 2009
During their hospital stay, mothers may have up to three support people who will be given a special wristband for entrance into the obstetrics department. No other visitors will be allowed in. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
EU approves Schering-Plough, Merck merger Oct 24, 2009
- Adams Patterson Gynecology and Obstetrics. . (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
More of this story Oct 24, 2009
It would include preventive, primary care and obstetrics on a scheduled basis. At some time it would offer dental care, mental health and behavioral health; it is a wonderful thing if a community can achieve that, said Jenkins. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Assessing Embryo Metabolism May Aid In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Success Oct 24, 2009
"It's a guessing game that can end in IVF failure or multiple pregnancies," Dr. Emre Seli, an associate professor in the obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences department at Yale School of Medicine, said in a school news release. "Our goal is to find a way to pinpoint the embryos with the best chance of success, so that we can transfer fewer embryos and cut down on the possibility of multiple pregnancies without reducing the pregnancy rate.". (MEDLINEplus)
IVF Insurance Coverage Yields Fewer Multiple Births, Researchers Find Oct 24, 2009
J. Ryan Martin, M.D., a researcher in Yale's Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences, and Pasquale Patrizio, M.D., director of the Yale Fertility Center, studied whether insurance coverage affected the outcome in IVF. Using data submitted to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, they analyzed outcomes on women aged 35 and younger who underwent IVF. Outcomes from IVF-insurance-mandated states were compared to outcomes from states without such a mandate. In states... (Science Daily)
New way to 'stop' premature birth Oct 23, 2009
Professor Jane Norman, a spokeswoman for the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (RCOG), said: "At the moment, it's not possible to treat preterm labour effectively. We only have drugs that delay it by 24 hours or so - not enough to deliver the baby safely. "One of the interesting things about this research is that they are using a new kind of drug - the drugs we are currently using have been around for a long time. "And they are targeting pathways we have not known about before. "When... (BBC News -- UK)
Austin Regional Clinic expands in Cedar Park Medical Plaza Oct 23, 2009
The clinic opened in February 2008, with obstetrics and gynecology (OB/Gyn) and internal medicine, and now includes allergy, dermatology and general surgery. Two new physicians, Dr. Kelly Hetherington (allergist) and Dr. Mohinder Pegany (internal medicine), joined the group in September; Dr. Danny Kiang (dermatology) joined ARC in January. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Taking precautions Oct 23, 2009
Williston's Mercy Medical Center is restricting visitation to its obstetrics floor to protect pregnant women, newborns and their families from the flu. James Moe of Mercy's Infection Control said visitation on the OB floor is restricted to one significant other person. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
Identifying Metabolism Of Healthy Embryo Could Improve Infertility Treatment Oct 23, 2009
Seli, associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences at Yale, will present new embryo selection findings at the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia from October 17 to 21 ... 29, 2009) A professor of obstetrics and gynecology recently published findings on a way to "profile" a woman's eggs to determine which are more likely to result in. (Science Daily)
Possible Link Between Autism And Oxytocin Gene Via Non-DNA Sequence Mutation Oct 23, 2009
22, 2009) Researchers at Duke University Medical Center have uncovered a new genetic signature that correlates strongly with autism and which doesn't involve changes to the DNA sequence itself. Rather, the changes are in the way the genes are turned on and off. (Science Daily)
