Related article, page 283 Many of the clinically used medications during pregnancy are small molecules, with molecular weight <1000 g/mol, which readily cross the placenta from the mother to the…
Related article, page 264 Although it has taken well over a decade to gain widespread utilization, high-risk HPV (hrHPV) testing is now a major component of cervical cancer screening and management….
Related article, page 283 Major advances in obstetrics and neonatology over the last few decades have led to significant improvements in the mortality and morbidity associated with preterm births. However,…
The article by McCarthy et al is informative and thought-provoking. The authors indicated there are 3 general sources of opioid dependence: untreated opioid use disorder, pain management, and medication-assisted treatment with…
Cain et al find that women experiencing “placental syndromes” are at increased risk of serious cardiovascular disease within 5 years. We believe they have a common source of injury, namely, progressive…
With great interest we read the article “Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis” of Jack D. Sobel. The author presents oral and topical treatment strategies for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis. Therapy with oral fluconazole…
Case notes A 35-year-old woman who denied any previous sexual activity presented with an extremely large vulvar mass that had slowly grown for 25 years. The patient reported vulvar discomfort…
