Inside the July issue of Contemporary OB/GYN®
This month's cover story examines iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy and the role of intravenous iron. Plus, an extreme case of fraud demonstrates the reach of federal statutes enacted to prevent and punish those who commit health care fraud.
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Steps to optimize maternal health
As practitioners, advocating for patients and managing common conditions to facilitate optimal pregnancy outcomes through preventative measures such as vaccination and addressing anemia have the potential for major impact.
Iron-deficiency anemia in pregnancy and the role of intravenous iron
Anemia in pregnancy should be treated due to its connection to adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Severe carpal tunnel syndrome risk is now related to bilateral oophorectomy
The risk of de novo severe carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) rises significantly after bilateral oophorectomy performed in premenopausal women, according to study findings in Menopause.
Health care fraud exposed
The FBI initiated an investigation of a solo ob-gyn physician in 2018. Ultimately, the United States DOJ led an indictment against the physician for submitting tens of thousands of fraudulent claims to various health care benefit programs, including Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE, for unnecessary, uninformed, and/or fraudulent gynecologic procedures.
Diagnosing and treating vulvo-perineal endometriosis
Diagnosis via clinical exam, perineal ultrasound, and pelvic MRI is advised.
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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