Obstetrics & gynaecology

Cervical cerclage rates remain steady

(HealthDay)—Cervical cerclage is a commonly performed obstetric procedure and its rate of use has remained steady in recent years, according to a study published online July 7 in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Work restriction notes should be carefully written

(HealthDay)—Writing an effective work restriction note is important for protecting pregnant women's jobs, according to a commentary published in the August issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Caution: handle TCA with care to avoid chemical burns

(HealthDay)—Gynecologists should be aware that accidental exposure to trichloroacetic acid, which is used in routine procedures, may lead to serious chemical burns, according to a case report published in the August issue ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Herpes simplex virus can mimic premature rupture of membranes

(HealthDay)—Unique presentation of herpes simplex virus infection in pregnancy can be misdiagnosed as premature rupture of membranes (PROM), according to a case report published in the August issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Cost of low-risk childbirth varies widely among hospitals

The cost of having a baby can vary by almost $10,000 depending on which hospital is chosen, Yale School of Medicine researchers have found in a study published in the July issue of the journal Health Affairs.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Robotic sx viable for morbidly obese with endometrial cancer

(HealthDay)—Robotic surgery is safe and feasible for the surgical management of morbidly obese patients with endometrial cancer, according to research published in the July issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & ...

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India's abortion law puts women at risk and should be changed

Proposed amendments to India's abortion law are "contradictory" and need "urgent redrafting" to prevent women from making ill informed decisions and risking their lives with illegal terminations, writes a senior doctor in ...

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Review: colposcopy linked to adverse psychological outcomes

(HealthDay)—For women with abnormal cervical cytology, colposcopy and related procedures are associated with adverse psychological outcomes, especially anxiety, according to a systematic review published online June 22 ...

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