Download or read book Best Practices in High Risk Pregnancy An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Lynn Simpson and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-06-14 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guests Editors have assembled expert authors to present clinical reviews on the current knowledge and best practices for high-risk pregnancies. Authors are writing on Genetics: update on prenatal screening and diagnosis; Screening for congenital heart disease; What you need to know when managing twins; Short cervix dilemma; preterm labor: approach to decreasing complications of prematurity; Optimizing outcomes for the growth-restricted fetus; Preeclampsia: short- and long-term implications; pregnancy risk associated with obesity; prevention of first cesarean delivery, and diagnosis and management of placenta accreta.

Download or read book Best Practices in High risk Pregnancy written by Lynn Simpson and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2015-06-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guests Editors have assembled expert authors to present clinical reviews on the current knowledge and best practices for high-risk pregnancies. Authors are writing on Genetics: update on prenatal screening and diagnosis; Screening for congenital heart disease; What you need to know when managing twins; Short cervix dilemma; preterm labor: approach to decreasing complications of prematurity; Optimizing outcomes for the growth-restricted fetus; Preeclampsia: short- and long-term implications; pregnancy risk associated with obesity; prevention of first cesarean delivery, and diagnosis and management of placenta accreta.

Download or read book Infectious Diseases in Pregnancy An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Geeta K. Swamy and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-11-26 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America provides a summary of several more common maternal-fetal-infant infectious diseases. Several experts in the field of maternal and perinatal infection have contributed to this issue to provide an overview of the up-to-date preventive strategies, screening and diagnostic methods, and treatment guidelines. While guidelines such as universal vaccination to prevent influenza during pregnancy are fairly well justified by supporting data, there is much uncertainty about the appropriate screening guidelines for conditions such as cytomegalovirus, where the lack of a proven effective treatment diminishes the value of screening. Moreover, increasing issues of antibiotic resistance and the lack of significant advancement in developing newer effective agents imply that both providers and health care facilities must follow guidelines of antimicrobial stewardship (ie, coordinated efforts to improve and measure the appropriate use of antimicrobials). It is our hope that this issue will aid providers in navigating these complex issues while also understanding the current state-of-the-science

Download or read book Reproductive Endocrinology An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Michelle L. Matthews and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue will focus on the most common reproductive endocrine conditions encountered by healthcare providers. This series is timely and will be of interest to readers as there are many recent updates to the recommendations for appropriate evaluation and treatment of several reproductive conditions. Each chapter will address specific anatomic and hormonal conditions and will examine reproductive function from puberty to menopause. A thorough summary of abnormal uterine bleeding including recent 2012 updates for evaluation and management will be emphasized. Individual chapters on anatomic causes of bleeding, such as uterine fibroids and endometriosis, will be included with a focus on new treatment options. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), a common hormonal cause of irregular bleeding and infertility, will also be reviewed. Recent studies provide insight into new fertility treatments for patients with PCOS including the use of aromatase inhibitors for ovulation induction. Other fertility related chapters include the evaluation of the infertile woman, ovulation induction, recurrent pregnancy loss, and age-related infertility. Finally, a transition to premature ovarian insufficiency and menopause will be provided. The Women’s Health Initiative publication in 2002 reported an association between hormone replacement therapy and breast cancer. There are several updates since this controversial publication and recent literature will be summarized. Attention will focus on appropriate evaluation and management of these common reproductive endocrine topics reviewing recent recommendations on best practices for clinicians.

Download or read book Contraception An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Pamela S. Lotke and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There have been exciting new developments and research related to currently available contraceptives. In addition, in the last seven years, emergency contraception has gone from behind the counter to being FDA-approved for use. This issue addresses the most important clinical leaps in contraception and family planning in the last decade, with emphasis on new options for long-term, reversible contraception and emergency contraception. Information is also included to address the impact of Affordable Health Care and legal aspects of sterilization.

Download or read book Pelvic Pain in Women An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Mary T. McLennan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-09-28 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America attempts to provide an overview of the more common causes of chronic pelvic pain in women. It brings together experts in various fields of gynecology, gastroenterology, physical therapy, and urogynecology in an attempt to discuss the wide variety of common clinical conditions that can manifest as pain. The intent is to enable the physician to consider not only the common gynecologic causes but also the common nongynecologic causes based on certain symptom profiles and targeted clinical examination. Should the physician not feel comfortable in treating the nongynecologic causes, it would enable them to target their referral to a more appropriate physician rather than the patient being referred back to a general primary care physician. It is our hope that it will enable the reader to see the pelvis not as an ovary or a uterus but as a whole system of interacting organs, muscles, and nerves. In addtiion, there is very little in the Obstetrics and Gynecology literature about the treatment of the pain component with opioid and nonopioid medications. As one of my colleagues frequently states, we can treat the pain but not necessarily alleviate the suffering. The overview of complementary and alternative medications and opioid use will hopefully be useful to the practicing physician as it provides an evidence-based approach to the use of these therapies specifically for chronic pelvic pain.

Download or read book Contemporary Review of Prenatal Care An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Sharon T. Phelan and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-07-28 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Sharon T. Phelan brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Prenatal Care. Prenatal care can help prevent complications and inform women about important steps they can take to protect their infant and ensure a healthy pregnancy. This issue not only provides timely updates but also touches on current issues in this fast-changing field, including social determinants of health care, health care disparities, and advocacy for the underserved pregnant patient. Contains 15 practice-oriented topics including updates in genetic testing for the general obstetrician; updates on evaluation and treatment of common complaints in pregnancy; social determinants of health and health care disparities; updates in mental health care in the prenatal patient; health advocacy for the underserved pregnant patient; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews of prenatal care, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

Download or read book Management of Preterm Birth Best Practices in Prediction Prevention and Treatment An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Alice Goepfert and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2012-03-28 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than half a million babies in the US are born prematurely every year - preterm birth is the leading cause of infant mortality and those who survive may face lifelong problems. This issue of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics discusses the epidemiology, outcomes and clinical prediction of preterm birth, and offers information on various therapies.

Download or read book Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies An Issue of Critical Care Clinics written by Peter J. Papadakos and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Critical Care Clinics focuses on Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies in the ICU. Articles include: Respiratory Failure and Mechanical Ventilation in the Pregnant Patient, Anesthetic Complications in Pregnancy, Neurologic Complications in Pregnancy, Renal Failure in Pregnancy, Management Complex Cardiac Issues in the Pregnant Patient, Liver Failure in Pregnancy, Hypertensive Emergencies in Pregnancy, Ethical Issues in Pregnancy, and more!

Download or read book Medical and Advanced Surgical Management of Pelvic Floor Disorders An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology E Book written by Cheryl B. Iglesia and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-02-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. Iglesia has created an issue devoted to pelvic floor disorders that has a strong focus on the evidence behind current treatments and diagnostic methods. The authors are top experts in their areas and have contributed reviews on the most important topics in pelvic floor disorders, including Stress Urinary Incontinence; Urge Urinary Incontinence; Pelvic Organ Prolapse Native Tissue repairs; Pelvic Organ Prolapse Vaginal and Laparoscopic Mesh; Fecal Incontinence; PFDR Pelvic Floor Disorders Registry; Ultrasound Imaging of the Pelvic Floor; and Childbirth/Pelvic Floor Epidemiology to name a few.

Download or read book Obstetric and Gynecologic Hospitalists and Laborists An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Brigid McCue and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ob/Gyn Hospitalist, the newest subspecialist in the field of obstetrics and gynecology, has the potential to improve patient safety, patient and provider satisfaction, workforce challenges and clinical outcomes. Programs are exploding across the country, mirroring the growth of the internal medicine hospitalist programs 10 years ago. Ob/Gyn hospitalist jobs are the most sought after in the field. We will present the history of the Ob/Gyn Hospitalist movement, available evidence to date supporting Ob/Gyn Hospitalists, and where we believe the field is going.

Download or read book Protocols for High Risk Pregnancies written by John T. Queenan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience and evidence fused for best-practice management of high-risk pregnancies High-risk pregnancies present life-threatening challenges to two of your patients: the mother and her fetus. The direct, exemplary guidance in Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancy enables you to: better understand your patients' conditions devise optimum management strategies maximize the outcome and minimize the complications for both the mother and her fetus To enhance clinical relevance, each protocol is written as if the patient were present. Evidence to support an intervention is given where it exists. The authors' experience provides additional wise counsel. Key references provide the springboard for a deeper understanding of a topic. All protocols have been updated. New protocols follow the successful formula of previous editions. Watch an interview with Dr John T. Queenan and Dr Catherine Y. Spong here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdgqNUOtnk4

Download or read book Delivery in the Periviable Period An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology written by Brian Mercer and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is general consensus regarding threshold levels that describe the gray zone on the limits of viability, and gestational age alone should not be used solely in making a decision. This issue will bring light to the latest thoughts and clinical recommendations for delivery during the periviable period. Top thought leaders and clinicians have submitted articles in the following areas: Consequences of Birth at Periviable Gestions on Organ Systems; Medical and Surgical Interventions Before Birth; NICU Care: Nutrition/NEC; Pulmonary Care and Circulatory Support; NICU Stay and Microbiome; and Ethical Considerations and Counseling, to name a few. Readers will come away with the most current content written on this topic and details that can be incorporated into clinical care.

Download or read book Update on Medical Disorders in Pregnancy An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Judith Hibbard and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2010-06-29 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics examines Medical Complications in Pregnancy. Guest Editor Dr. Judith Hibbard has assembled a panel of experts who offer reviews on topics including Preeclampsia, Chronic hypertension, Peripartum cardiomyopathy, Valvular heart disease in pregnancy, Pregestational diabetes, Asthma management, Management of renal disease, Renal transplant recipients and pregnancy, Sickle disease and pregnancy, Thyroid disease, Update on gestational diabetes, Pregnancy after gastric bypass, Thromboprophylaxis in obstetrics, Cholestasis of pregnancy, and Hepatitis: screening and management.

Download or read book Telemedicine and Connected Health in Obstetrics and Gynecology An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Curtis L. Lowery and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2020-06-03 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Together with Consulting Editor Dr. William Rayburn, Dr. Curtis Lowery has put together a unique issue that discusses the telemedicine in obstetrics and gynecology. Expert authors have contributed clinical review articles on the following topics What is telehealth and what do I need to know about it; Licensing, reimbursement and regulatory issues in the delivery of telemedicine and connected health; Telemedicine for low-risk obstetrics; Telemedicine In high-risk obstetrics; Telemedicine for gynecology; Telemedicine and Connected Health for GYN oncology; Telemedicine and connected health for contraception; Maternal Health and monitoring devices for obstetrics and gynecology; Telepsychiatry and drug treatment in obstetrics; Telemedicine as a method to reduce perinatal mortality; and Telemedicine and distance learning for OB/GYN provider education. Readers will come away with the information they need to incorporate telemedicine into their care of gynecologic or obstetric patients.

Download or read book Substance Abuse During Pregnancy An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics written by Hilary Smith Connery and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2014-06-28 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America deals with the timely subject of substance use during pregnancy. Alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use is prevalent among reproductive-age women. Even though a reduction in use often occurs during pregnancy, many women continue to use substances until a pregnancy is either actually diagnosed or well underway.This issue consists of a well-qualified team of obstetricians-gynecologists, psychiatrists, and family physicians, focusing on various issues related directly to pregnancies complicated by substance use. Topics of interest include epidemiology and screening for hazardous and harmful substance use, teratogenic risks, psychiatric comorbidities, comprehensive treatment approaches before and after delivery, fetal surveillance, and team-based perinatal management. Particularly new information relates to prescribing buprenorphine, neonatal abstinence syndrome, and adolescent substance use.

Download or read book Drugs in Pregnancy An Issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics E Book written by Catherine Stika and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2023-02-25 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this issue of Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America, guest editor Dr. Catherine Stika brings her considerable expertise to the topic of Drugs in Pregnancy. The use of medications during pregnancy can be difficult to manage because not only is research lagging in this area, but typically drugs are not studied for use in pregnant women. In this issue, key experts provide a state-of-the-art review on clinical pharmacology in pregnancy, with a look at commonly prescribed medications as well as over-the-counter medications. Contains 17 practice-oriented topics including obstetrical pharmacology; over-the-counter medications in pregnancy; antibiotic use in pregnancy; opioids in pregnancy; mood disorder medications in pregnancy; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on drugs in pregnancy, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.