Scientists Develop Fluid-filled Artificial Womb to Help Premature Babies Scientists Develop Fluid-filled Artificial Womb to Help Premature Babies
Scientists in the United States have developed a fluid-filled womb-like bag known as an extra-uterine support device that could transform care for extremely premature babies, significantly improving chances of survival.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 26, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Vitamin D: Insights into Relationship with CVD and All-Cause Mortality Vitamin D: Insights into Relationship with CVD and All-Cause Mortality
Dr JoAnn Manson presents new data about the use of vitamin D supplementation to prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 19, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news

Ob/Gyn Pay Rises 3%; Only Half Feel Fairly Compensated Ob/Gyn Pay Rises 3%; Only Half Feel Fairly Compensated
Ob/gyns are in the middle among physicians in this year ' s Medscape Compensation Report. Among those dissatisfied with pay, more than a third say they should make 26% to 50% more.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 13, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Cardiovascular Mortality in Pregnancy Often Preventable Cardiovascular Mortality in Pregnancy Often Preventable
More than one fourth of cardiovascular-related maternal deaths during a 10-year period might have been prevented, a retrospective review of a state-mandated maternal mortality database has found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 7, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Nearly Half of US Adults Infected With Genital HPV, CDC Says Nearly Half of US Adults Infected With Genital HPV, CDC Says
The prevalence of oral and genital HPV was higher in men than women, a new CDC report found.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - April 7, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

Americans Are Having Less Sex These Days Americans Are Having Less Sex These Days
People in the U.S. are having less sex today than they did generations ago, and a new study suggests that marriage may be part of the problem.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - March 15, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Psychiatry News Source Type: news

Higher Maternal Morbidity With Trial of Labor for Twins vs. Elective C-Section Higher Maternal Morbidity With Trial of Labor for Twins vs. Elective C-Section
Women pregnant with twins who have a trial of labor are at increased risk of morbidity compared to those who have elective C-section, according to new research.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - January 17, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Common Morning Sickness Drug May Not Work Common Morning Sickness Drug May Not Work
A pill routinely prescribed for nausea and vomiting of pregnancy (morning sickness) may not be effective, researchers say - although not all doctors agree.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - January 5, 2017 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Texas Moves to Cut Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood Texas Moves to Cut Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood
Texas plans to block about $3 million in Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood operations in the state, according to a legal document obtained on Wednesday, a move the reproductive healthcare group said could affect nearly 11,000 low-income people.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - December 23, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Cytomegalovirus: The Virus All Pregnant Women Should Know About Now Cytomegalovirus: The Virus All Pregnant Women Should Know About Now
Teaching women about CMV prevention strategies can help them avoid getting the virus and passing it to their offspring, Dr Gail Demmler-Harrison says.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - December 2, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news

Could GnRHa Reduce the Effect of Chemotherapy on Ovarian Reserve? Could GnRHa Reduce the Effect of Chemotherapy on Ovarian Reserve?
Dr Kovacs summarizes a review paper that examined fertility-sparing options for women undergoing chemotherapy.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - December 2, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Viewpoint Source Type: news

WHO Declares End of Zika Emergency but Still Needs Action WHO Declares End of Zika Emergency but Still Needs Action
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared on Friday that the Zika virus and related neurological complications no longer constitute an international emergency but said that it would continue to work on the outbreak through a ' robust program ' .Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - November 21, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news

A New Algorithm for Embryo Selection? A New Algorithm for Embryo Selection?
Dr Peter Kovacs reviews a study that evaluated a new time-lapse algorithm for embryo selection.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - November 1, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Viewpoint Source Type: news

Water Soak Fine for Labor But Not Birth, Doctors Advise Water Soak Fine for Labor But Not Birth, Doctors Advise
Water deliveries have no proven benefits for mothers and may lead to serious health problems for babies, U.S. doctors advise.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - October 25, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Emergency Medicine News Source Type: news

Screening Mammograms May Overdiagnose Breast Cancer Screening Mammograms May Overdiagnose Breast Cancer
Dr Kaunitz reviews a new study evaluating the effectiveness of screening mammography and explains how he advises patients.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines)
Source: Medscape ObGyn and Womens Health Headlines - October 24, 2016 Category: OBGYN Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news