Early Elective Deliveries Fall at Surveyed HospitalsMost hospitals, however, still fall short of keeping the rate of these problematic deliveries at or below 5%, the target set by a quality-improvement group.
The Link Between Obesity and Endometrial CancerStrong biological support exists for a link between obesity and endometrial cancer, and the role of lifestyle change in prevention should not be ignored.
Medscape Ob/Gyn, January 26, 2012
ACOG: Routinely Screen for Intimate Partner Violence Obstetricians/gynecologists should routinely and periodically screen all women for intimate partner violence, including at prenatal visits, and should offer support, referral, and resources as needed.
Failure to Discuss Healthcare Reform Was Purposeful LapseAn "Obamacare" opponent asserts that the president avoided discussing healthcare reform because the topic is contentious, and says why we should repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
4 Problems With Bundled PaymentsDoctors are concerned that bundled payments will provide lower payments to physicians for their roles in patient care. But lower payments are just one of the problems bundled payments bring.
Surgical Management of Obesity and Long-term Cardiovascular EventsAn interesting recent study looked at whether weight loss from bariatric surgery protects against cardiovascular events. Dr. JoAnn Manson discusses the findings and which patients benefitted the most.
