Obstetrics and gynecology
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2016
Racial and Ethnic Differences Between Obstetrician-Gynecologists and Other Adult Medical Specialists.
To compare racial and ethnic differences between obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) and other large groups of adult medical specialists who provide the predominant care of women. Whether physician diversity influences their practice locations in underserved areas was also sought. ⋯ Compared with other adult medical specialists, ob-gyns have a relatively high proportion of black and Hispanic physicians. A higher proportion of underrepresented minority ob-gyns practiced at medically underserved areas.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2016
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyElectrocardiogram ST Analysis During Labor: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
To compare the effectiveness of cardiotocography plus ST analysis with cardiotocography alone during labor. ⋯ The use of ST analysis during labor as an adjunct to the standard cardiotocography does not improve perinatal outcomes or decrease cesarean delivery.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2016
U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Guidance Regarding Morcellation of Leiomyomas: Well-Intentioned, But Is It Harmful for Women?
The U. S. ⋯ The authors, representing a 45-member review group, reviewed the current literature to formulate prevalence rates of leiomyosarcoma in women with presumed leiomyomas and to asses reliable data regarding patient survival after morcellation. The authors disagree with the FDA's methodology in reaching their conclusion and provide clinical recommendations for care of women with leiomyomas who are planning surgery.
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Obstetrics and gynecology · Jan 2016
Utilization of Minimally Invasive Surgery in Endometrial Cancer Care: A Quality and Cost Disparity.
To describe case mix-adjusted hospital level utilization of minimally invasive surgery for hysterectomy in the treatment of early-stage endometrial cancer. ⋯ Hospital utilization of minimally invasive surgery for the treatment of endometrial cancer varies considerably in the United States, representing a disparity in the quality and cost of surgical care delivered nationwide.