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Beginner’s guide to single-gene testing in gynecologic care

Gynecologists are faced with a number of hereditary cancer tests. Understanding benefits and limits is key to counseling patients.

Sepsis and septic shock in pregnancy

Recognition and management of sepsis and septic shock in pregnant women remain a challenge, despite several advances made in the non-pregnant patient population. This article will review how to recognize sepsis and key principles for management of the condition in pregnant patients.

The OB’s role in HIV management in pregnancy

Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in the United States can be eliminated with the help of obstetricians.

HBOC and Lynch syndrome testing: All in a day’s work

Ob/gyns have a responsibility and can no longer be passive in this genomic era.

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Legally Speaking: Uterine rupture

A patient filed a lawsuit on behalf of her child alleging negligence by her obstetrician in delaying the delivery when she was in the hospital contracting and had severe abdominal pain. Thus, her uterus was allowed to rupture, which caused the child’s severe brain injury. Plus more malpractice cases.

Readers React: Maternal mortality

Two Contemporary OB/GYN readers share their experiences with losing a patient.

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