In case you missed it: August 2 to August 6
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.
This week’s top articles included:
Updated CDC guidelines: Diagnosing and treating STIs
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), notably for Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis and pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
Alcohol and breastfeeding: What are the risks?
What are the impacts of alcohol use during lactation?
ACOG joins organizations in favor of vaccine mandates for all health care workers
The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) announced today that it has joined nearly 100 health care organizations and societies in favor of vaccine mandates for all health care workers.
New guidelines for bacterial vaginosis diagnosis and treatment
The CDC updated its guidelines for diagnosing and treating STIs, which included updates on the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial vaginosis (BV) in pregnant and nonpregnant women.
Looking back on a disturbing case of health care fraud
In last month’s Legally Speaking, we published “Health care fraud exposed” by James M. Shwayder, MD, JD. The case should be discussed among peer groups and in mentorships. It is disturbing in its details but exposes fraud and medical malpractice that went on for years.
Buprenorphine use in pregnancy linked to decreased fetal breathing movements
May 18th 2024According to a poster presented at ACOG 2024, use of the synthetic opioid buprenorphine depressed fetal breathing in biophysical profile assessments, but had no significant impact on other factors like amniotic fluid index or fetal tone.
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Laparoscopic RFA linked to enhanced pregnancy outcomes in uterine fibroid patients
May 18th 2024A recent study presented at the 2024 ACOG Clinical and Scientific Meeting reveals that laparoscopic radiofrequency ablation significantly improves pregnancy outcomes for women with uterine leiomyomas.
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Identifying gaps in syphilis treatment and prenatal care among pregnant individuals
May 17th 2024Preventing congenital syphilis comes down to quick diagnosis and treatment of the infection in pregnancy, and the number of missed opportunities to do so in the United States continues to grow.
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