Specialty OB/GYN
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YAP1 Oncogene Synergizes with HPV to Promote Cervical Cancer
Researchers have provided in vitro and in vivo evidence that the YAP1 oncogene can induce cervical cancer regardless of HPV infection. Further, the synergism between HPV and YAP1 significantly accelerates the development of cervical cancer and HPV vaccination remains vitally important.
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Aggregated Data Can Mask COVID-19 Rates in Vulnerable Communities
Ilona Goldfarb, MD, MPH, of the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, and colleagues have documented disparities between Latina and non-Latina pregnant women in the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the severity of COVID-19.
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Society of Gynecologic Oncology Calls on Clinicians to Measure Patient-Reported Outcomes Routinely
Massachusetts General Hospital oncologists participated in a professional society panel that recommends using a general quality-of-life questionnaire and disease-specific patient-reported outcome measures to assess women with gynecologic malignancies.
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Racial/Ethnic Disparities Evident in Medical Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
Black non-Hispanic and Hispanic women are less likely than white women to receive medication for opioid use disorder consistently or at all.
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Case Series: Inhaled Nitric Oxide for Pregnant Patients with Severe or Critical COVID-19
High-dose nitric oxide gas rapidly improved shortness of breath in six pregnant patients who had severe or critical COVID-19, and in five cases viral infection resolved within 28 days.
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Review: Cardiometabolic Effects of Exposure to Maternal Obesity
Perinatal exposure to maternal obesity has lasting adverse cardiometabolic effects on children, including increased risk of cardiovascular mortality in adulthood.
OB/GYN contributors
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Amanda Ramos, MD
Fellow, Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Combination Immunotherapy May Be the Best Treatment for Certain Uterine Cancers
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Andrea Edlow, MD, MSc
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist , Investigator, Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology
Recent Article
Review: Cardiometabolic Effects of Exposure to Maternal Obesity
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Ilona T. Goldfarb, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist
Recent Article
Aggregated Data Can Mask COVID-19 Rates in Vulnerable Communities
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Irene C. Souter, MD
Director, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnostics Program, Physician, Fertility Center
Recent Article
Male Factor Infertility Does Not Affect Duration of Pre-Implantation Embryo Development, But May Affect Usability -
Jeffrey L. Ecker, MD
Chief, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Recent Article
Confronting the Opioid Epidemic in the OB/GYN Practice: Optimizing Prescribing Habits and Reducing Opioid Misuse
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John Petrozza, MD
Chief, Division of Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Director, Massachusetts General Fertility Center, Co-director, Integrated Fibroid Program
Recent Article
Fertility Treatment Innovations Address Care Amid COVID-19 -
Marcela G. del Carmen, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, Gynecologic Oncologist, Center for Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Editorial: It's Time to Study "Hospital at Home" After Surgery
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Marie Henderson, CNM, MSN
Nurse-Midwife
Recent Article
New Departmental Protocol Substantially Reduces Post-Cesarean Opioid Prescribing
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Mary E. Sabatini, MD, PhD
Medical Director, Clinic for Reproductive Health and Cancer, Medical Director, Third Party Reproduction
Recent Article
The Müllerian Inhibiting Substance: Changing the Fertility Landscape for Young Women with Cancer
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May M. Wakamatsu, MD
Director, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, Vice Chair, Gynecology
Recent Article
IMPACT: A Standardized Tool for Assessment of Pelvic Floor Disorders
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Milena M. Weinstein, MD
Director of Research, Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Co-director, Center for Pelvic Floor Disorders
Recent Article
IMPACT: A Standardized Tool for Assessment of Pelvic Floor Disorders
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Sarah N. Bernstein, MD
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Medical director, Outpatient Obstetrics Program
Recent Article
Managing the Cardiovascular Complications of Substance Use Disorders During Pregnancy
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Whitfield B. Growdon, MD
Center for Gynecologic Oncology
Recent Article
Developing Precision Therapies for Ovarian Cancer
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William H. Barth, MD
Vice Chair, Obstetrics
Recent Article
Percutaneous Valve Replacement Therapy Sometimes an Option During Pregnancy
Obstetrics & Gynecology Care at Mass General
The Mass General Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology offers the highest level of care to women. Our clinical and research team is a leader in advancing treatments for gynecologic cancers, menopause, high-risk obstetrics, infertility and urogynecology.
