Georgia Senate: Require In-Person Exams for Abortion Pills
Proponents of the Georgia bill say drug-induced abortion can lead to complications, so physicians need to closely monitor patients. Associated Press …read more
Immediate Postpartum IUD Insertion Increases Expulsion
Expulsion of intrauterine devices was significantly more likely when the devices were inserted within the first 3 days after delivery compared with later insertions. Medscape Medical News …read more
Safe Abdominal Laparoscopic Entry
Laparoscopy with direct insertion or with use of a Veress needle remain two of the few blind procedures in our specialty. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Left Upper Quadrant Entry Is Often a Reliable Alternative to Umbilicus
It is important to have knowledge of alternate entry points and techniques that consider the patient’s current pathology, anatomy, and surgical history to better facilitate a safe initial entry. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Crowds, Shortages, War Injuries ‘Toxic Mix’ for COVID in Ukraine
Masses pushed together in hiding and on transports could spread infection. Those severely infected may face hospitals already crowded with the war’s wounded and dwindling medical supplies. Medscape Medical News …read more
Judge Rules Against Montana Law Limiting Abortion Providers
A Montana law that prevented advanced practice registered nurses from performing some early abortion procedures is unconstitutional, a state judge ruled Friday. Associated Press …read more
What Do Texas’ Data on Abortions Say About Law?
“I think a big question is: What’s the new composition of how people are accessing abortion care?” Associated Press …read more
Pandemic Lessons: Rebuild Trust, Stop Misinformation, AMA Prez Says
He discusses how the US can be better prepared for the next public health crisis and slams doctors who spread COVID and vaccine misinformation. Medscape Medical News …read more
Why Did a Federal Watchdog Make Just Three Findings of Misconduct?
In 2021, ORI made just 3 findings of misconduct, a drop from 10 — roughly the average over the past 15 years — in 2020. Such cases can take years. Retraction Watch …read more
Migraine Linked To Preeclampsia, Other Pregnancy Complications
Women with a history of migraine are at increased risk for preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, and other adverse pregnancy outcomes, new research suggests. Medscape Medical News …read more