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The Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicineView OBGYN.net's coverage of the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine from Dallas, Texas. View video abstracts and interviews conducted by Dr James McGregor.

Speculum Examination Training Presented by The American College of Nurse-Midwives

Leslie Ludka, CNM, MSNWe invite you to participate in a free WebCast focused on Speculum Examination Training for pregnant women. This skill can be used when gathering information to help make a clinical diagnosis. Leslie Ludka, CNM, MSN, will share important information on assessment of the patient and guide the viewer step by step through the examination while giving helpful insights to the procedure. 1 CEU is available to nurses who successfully complete the presentation. This program is supported by an educational grant from Hologic.

The 11th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology & Infertility (COGI)View OBGYN.net's coverage of the 11th World Congress on Controversies in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility from Shanghai, China. Watch an interview with Dr Skip Granai on HPV Testing and Vaccination, view his presentation on Pap Smear technology and guidelines, and view Professor Zion Ben Rafael's invitation to this year's COGI conference in Paris.

Dr Charles KohDr Charles Koh of the Milwaukee Institute of Minimally Invasive Surgery performs a Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy procedure on Hysterectomy Resource Center.

AAGL 2007 Washington, DCJoin OBGYN.net for coverage of the 36th Annual AAGL Congress from Washington D.C. We hope you will take a few minutes to stop by and check out the great interviews on hot topics in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with some of the top ob/gyn surgeons in the world.

OBGYN.net is pleased to present selected presentations from the 2007 AAVIS meeting in Sydney, Australia. AAVIS is a multidisciplinary pelvic floor society based in Australia.

These presentations are made possible in part by a grant from AMS - Australia

Preterm Birth and Fetal Fibronectin: Assessing the Risk Along the Continuum

Epidemiology of Preterm Birth

Ashley Roman, MDAshley Roman, MD
Assistant Professor
of Ob / Gyn
NYU School of Medicine
New York, NY, USA

Fetal Fibronectin as a Predictor of Preterm Birth

Andrei Rebarber, MDAndrei Rebarber, MD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Ob / Gyn
Mt. Sinai School of Medicine
New York, NY, USA

Introduction to Office and Operative Hysteroscopy, Resad Paya Pasic, MD, with co-author Royshanda C. Smith, MD

In this video tutorial we instruct on the setup, equipment and management of office hysteroscopy. The minimal use of anesthesia and the improvements in therapeutic and diagnostic qualities of office hysteroscopy makes it use an attractive alternative to the operating room for both the gynecologic practice and their patients in terms of reduced time and cost efficiencies.

Principles and Practice: Electrosurgery & Ultrasonics, Andrew Brill, MD
Dr. Brill presented this course at the AAGL 16th Annual Comprehensive Workshop on Gynecologic Endoscopy for Residents & Fellows, held in Chicago, IL, April 21-22, 2007.

View NEW online presentations from the 35th Annual Meeting of the International Urogynecological Association. Topics include: Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation, GYNECARE Prolift Pelvic Floor Repair system, GYNECARE TVT SECUR: The Next Generation, and more!

Announcements

Register now for OBGYN.net and win a latest exciting titles in Ob/Gyn:

  • A Textbook of Postpartum Hemorrhage
  • Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Gynecology
  • Ultrasound of Congenital Fetal Anomalies
  • Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
  • Obstetric Evidence Based Guidelines
  • Prenatal Assessment of Multiple Pregnancy
  • Medical Problems in Women Over 70

ASSOCIATION SPOTLIGHT:
The International Urogynecological Association (IUGA) is an international organization committed to promoting and exchanging knowledge regarding the care of women with urinary and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Email the editors to add your association to our list!  

View our newest presentations: 

FOR WOMEN AND PATIENTS:
The OBGYN.net Women's Health Forum re-opens! The place for women to come and ask questions about their gynecological health and get answers from caring medical professionals as well as their fellow women: http://forums.obgyn.net/womens-health/.

New OBGYN.net Outstanding Achievement Award recipient! The FertilityExpert has been awarded the OBGYN.net Outstanding Achievement Award for adding to the database of knowledge on the internet in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology.

Articles

Camran Nezhat, MD, PhDFrontiers in Reproductive Medicine - edited by Camran Nezhat, MD

Dr Danielle Luciano reviews the methods of adhesion formation and their prevention: Adhesion Formation and Prevention - Danielle Luciano, MD.

 

The Relationship Between Placental Location and Fetal Gender (Ramzi’s Method): Can Placental / Chorionic villi Location be used as Indicator for Fetal Gender at Six Weeks Gestation using 2-D and Color Flow Sonography? - Original Research by Dr. Saad Ramzi Ismail

Australian Academic Press & Twin Research and Human Genetics Vol. 10, No. 5, October 2007 Article in PFD format

Maternal Risk Factors for Potential Maltreatment Deaths Among Healthy Singleton and Twin Infants - Barbara Luke and Morton B. Brown

One step conservative surgery in anterior placenta percreta by Pfannenstiel incision (Bladder detachment; hemostasis, placental and invaded area removal and uterine repair) - Professor José M Palacios Jaraquemada MD PhD; Fernando Monge MD, Fernando Paesani MD, J. J Naón Morphologic Institute School of Medicine, University of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and CEMIC University Hospital

Submit your own article or paper to Barbara Nesbitt OBGYN.net Editor.

We invite you to contribute your experiences on the OBGYN.net WIKI!

We want to read about you as you tell us your story - battles fought and won against the many problems in Women's Health. This is your space to write about you, your family or your successes.  It's fast, easy, and fun! Just register and then request to be a writer!

Conference highlights and exclusive webcasts

Principles and Practice: Electrosurgery & Ultrasonics - Andrew I. Brill, M.D. Audio/Video and Slide presentation
Dr. Brill presented this course at the AAGL 16th Annual Comprehensive Workshop on Gynecologic Endoscopy for Residents & Fellows, held in Chicago, IL, April 21-22, 2007.

Target Audience:
This 36-minute presentation has been developed for obstetricians/gynecologists and other healthcare professionals involved in gynecologic surgery with a focus on fundamental skills and knowledge essential for the safe use of electrosurgery and ultrasonic energy.

OBGYN.net Conference Reporting from the 38th Annual Meeting of Society Gynecologic Oncology:

  • Highlights of the SGO 38th Annual Meeting - Roberta Speyer, President of OBGYN.net & A. Berchuck, MD
  • Participating in Cytocor's research into Endometrial Cancer -  Roberta Speyer & Steven Waggoner, MD
  • American Cancer Society Sponsored Lectureship Given at the SGO Annual Meeting - Roberta Speyer  & Carolyn D. Runowicz, MD
  • Cancer Arising from Endometriosis - F. Nezhat, MD & T. Pejovic, MD, PhD
  • Options for Management of Women at Risk for Lynch Syndrome or HNPCC - Roberta Speyer  & Lee-May Chen, MD

From the 35th Annual Meeting of AAGL:

Highlights from ASRM 2007

Visit our collection of interviews. OBGYN.net attends medical conferences and congresses around the world discussing the latest in women's health with international experts in the field.

OBGYN.net Hysterectomy Resource Center: Seth Kivnick MD and Ramon Yera MD, Kaiser-Permanente, West Los Angeles perform a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy on a 26 week uterus using the Gyrus ACMI PKS Cutting Forceps, PKS Lyons™ Dissecting Forceps, and PKS Needle. Dr. Kivnick gives valuable narration on how they are able to accomplish this LSH on an abnormally large uterus. Still available: Laparoscopic Myomectomy with the PKS PlasmaSpatula™ as presented at AAGL 2006 by Stephanie Morris, MD and Keith Isaacson, MD. Register for the Hysterectomy Resource Center and be notified of new courses, presentations, tutorials, CME opportunities, books and upcoming meetings!

For your patients with fibroids: The OBGYN.net Fibroid Resource Center is the only place online where you can get interactive opinions and guidance from a team of the worlds leading fibroid physicians who discuss various therapeutic options including surgery, laparoscopy, pharmaceutical and watchful waiting. In partnership with Hope For Fibroids this vast network provides a wealth of educational guidance to help your patients understand their treatment options.

CME Opportunities:

Control MRSA Transmission brought to you by MedCases & MediSpecialty, Inc.

Common Viral Skin Disease in Clinical Practice underwritten by Elsevier, Inc., supported by an educational grant from 3M Pharmaceuticals

Educational Tutorials

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News

CDC to Release New Data on Sexually Transmitted Diseases Diagnoses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases it's 2006 Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance report, which includes the latest national trends in reporting of three nationally-notifiable STDs chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. The report shows increases in reported cases of all three of these STDs from 2005 to 2006, underscoring the need for continued vigilance in prevention, screening, and treatment efforts.

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Recommended Reading

A Textbook of Postpartum Hemorrhage
Edited by: Christopher B-Lynch FRCS, FRCOG, D.Univ, Louis Keith MD, PhD, Andre Lalonde MD, FRCSC, FRCOG and Mahantesh Karoshi MBBS, MD. Postpartum hemorrhage is a major cause of maternal mortality - it has been estimated that over 250,000 women die annually worldwide. New surgical techniques and medical approaches can significantly improve outcomes. This expert-authored, first ever, comprehensive clinical textbook provides physicians with detailed practical guidelines for the management of this challenging and time-critical condition.

Check the OBGYN.net/CRC Press bookstore for textbooks.
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Medical Discussion Forums

Fibroid Resource Center & Forum - Moderated forum - selected questions from patients are answered by medical experts

Women's Health - women's general health topics - unmoderated forum questions are answered by both laypersons and medical experts

The following forums are for participation by MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS ONLY

OB-GYN-L - This is a list for obstetricians and gynecologists to discuss topics of interest in the practice of their specialty. Discussion includes journal articles, medical economics, and interesting cases.
Ultrasound at OBGYN.net - The Ultrasound Forum has been created for physicians, medical professionals and solution providers to discuss topics related to Ultrasound.
OBGYN.net Physicians-in-Training forum - though closed to new discussions you are welcome to search the archives.
OBGYN.net Nursing Forum - though closed to new discussions you are welcome to search the archives.