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From the Journals
Cancer pain declines with cannabis use
Lower use of other meds was also seen in patients who used cannabis.
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The nation’s health secretary has this obstetrician on call
Dr. Reyes, a Latina who grew up as one of eight children in California’s agricultural heartland, now practices perinatology at the University of...
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News & Perspectives from Ob.Gyn. News
MASTER CLASS
Prepare for endometriosis excision surgery with a multidisciplinary approach
Iris Kerin Orbuch, MD ...
Clinical Review
ObGyn’s steady progress toward going green in the OR—but gaps persist
Medical waste from surgical procedures contributes significantly to the global health care carbon footprint. As surgeons, we can take steps to...
Livin' on the MDedge
Drive, chip, and putt your way to osteoarthritis relief
Plus: Gut diversity gets measured and dog walking gets dangerous.
From the Journals
Steep rise in cannabis-related suicide attempts
“This may speak to both increased access to cannabis as well as poor mental health status during the pandemic period.”
Livin' on the MDedge
Living the introvert’s dream: Alone for 500 days, but never lonely
Plus: Rapid evolution in the skin microbiome and a step toward prediction of adult height.
Commentary
Neuropsychiatric side effects of hormonal contraceptives: More common than you think!
Practitioners of all types need to engage in shared decision-making to identify the key benefits and risks of hormonal contraceptive use for each...
From the Journals
Weight loss linked to early death in older but healthy adults
“Clinicians should be aware that even minor weight loss of 5% or more in older adults without life-limiting illnesses can increase mortality risk...
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More states nix nonconsensual pelvic exams by med students
Nearly half the states in the country have enacted laws against unconsented intimate EUAs, with some carrying misdemeanor charges for both the...
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Should you recommend e-cigs to help patients quit smoking?
“There is scientific research to support vaping as a cessation tool, but we wouldn’t use it as a first line of defense because we still need...