Clinical Review
Clinical Review
A summary of the new ACOG report on neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Part 2: Pathophysiology and causation
A look at the many variables that determine whether or not obstetric brachial plexus injury will occur in a given delivery
Clinical Review
2014 Update on sexual dysfunction
An expanding armamentarium may aid in the treatment of dyspareunia
Clinical Review
A summary of the new ACOG report on neonatal brachial plexus palsy. Part 1: Can it be predicted?
This expert dissects the brand new 100-page report examining this phenomenon, from risk factors to its association (and lack of it) with shoulder...
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2014 Update on Contraception
Does immediate postpartum insertion of a contraceptive implant reduce the repeat pregnancy rate in teens? What makes the copper IUD the best...
Clinical Review
The short cervix and preterm birth: 8 key questions and evidence-based answers
An expert review of screening, identification, and management for both nulliparous women and those with a history of spontaneous preterm birth
Clinical Review
2014 Update on infectious disease
Treating acute cystitis effectively the first time, and more clinical guidance on preventing, identifying, and managing infection
Clinical Review
Chronic vulvar irritation, itching, and pain. What is the diagnosis?
Five cases of dermatoses, vaginal abnormalities, and pain syndromes that may masquerade as infection
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How to identify and manage cesarean-scar pregnancy
One of the unforeseen consequences of our increasing reliance on cesarean delivery is gestation in the cesarean scar. Here, three experts offer a...
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2014 Update on operative vaginal delivery
New data confirm that the combination of forceps and vacuum extraction should be avoided and demonstrate that use of midcavity rotational forceps...
Clinical Review
Chronic vulvar symptoms and dermatologic disruptions: How to make the correct diagnosis
When a patient reports chronic symptoms, it’s important to look beyond yeast infection and other common causes to accurately identify her...
Clinical Review
2014 Update on cervical disease
Integration of the HPV test into cervical screening adds complexity but clarifies optimal management in many cases