Specialty OB/GYN
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Using Artificial Intelligence to Decrease Obstetric Risk
Physicians at Massachusetts General Hospital are researching how artificial intelligence methods in obstetrics can help to identify high-risk patients and optimize labor and delivery outcomes.
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Wireless Monitor Aims to Reduce Maternal Mortality in Uganda
A Massachusetts General Hospital obstetrician, Adeline Boatin, MD, MPH, co-director of the Global OB/GYN Program in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is collaborating with colleagues in sub-Saharan Africa to combat maternal mortality.
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AI System 100% Accurate in Tracking Identity of IVF Embryos
Victoria S. Jiang, MD, Charles L. Bormann, PhD, and colleagues created a robust artificial intelligence (AI)–based electronic witnessing platform that focuses on unique morphologic features specific to each individual embryo to ensure embryos are matched with the correct patient at every step of assisted reproduction.
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Understanding of Sociocognitive Theory Can Improve Medical Student Training
Ilona Telefus Goldfarb, MD, MPH, Natasha R. Johnson, MD, and colleagues found that feedback from clinical faculty to medical students primarily pertains to individual skills; they urge faculty to relate desired behavior to patient outcomes and the trainee's ability to contribute to clinical teams.
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Hospital-level Factors Affect Use of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early Vulvar Cancer
Alexandra S. Bercow, MD, and colleagues found U.S. patients with early-stage vulvar cancer treated at minority-serving and low-volume hospitals are less likely to undergo sentinel lymph node biopsy. Use of the technique at minority-serving hospitals decreased 67% from 2012 to 2018 despite increasing nationwide.
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Novel Technology Finds New Targets Among So-Called 'Undruggable' Cancer Targets
Massachusetts General Hospital researchers have developed a novel technology using chemical proteomics to identify new drug targets among "undruggable" cancer targets.
OB/GYN Contributors
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Andrea Edlow, MD, MSc
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist , Investigator, Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology
Recent Article
COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Produces Durable Antibodies in Young Infants
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Caroline M. Mitchell, MD
Director, Vulvovaginal Disorders Program, Investigator, Vincent Center for Reproductive Biology , Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Biology
Recent Article
Innovative Research on Modifying Vaginal Microbiome to Treat Bacterial Vaginosis
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Ilona T. Goldfarb, MD, MPH
Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Massachusetts General Hospital
Recent Article
Understanding of Sociocognitive Theory Can Improve Medical Student Training
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Irene C. Souter, MD
Director, Preimplantation Genetic Diagnostics Program, Physician, Fertility Center
Recent Article
New Personalized Tool Predicts Pregnancy After Ovulation Induction or Controlled Ovarian Stimulation
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Jeffrey L. Ecker, MD
Chief, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Recent Article
Mass General Department of OB/GYN Develops and Executes Three-Pronged Diversity Strategy
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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
Exploring Advances in Fertility Research and Access to Care
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Marcela G. del Carmen, MD
Chief Medical Officer, Massachusetts General Physicians Organization and Massachusetts General Hospital, Gynecologic Oncologist, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Clinician, Center for Gynecologic Oncology, Mass General Cancer Center
Recent Article
Lymph Node Evaluation Underutilized for Early-stage Vulvar Cancer
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Mark Clapp, MD
Specialist in the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
Recent Article
Review: Achieving Equity in Telemedicine in Obstetrics
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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
Ensuring OB/GYN Care is Gender-affirming Care
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Sarah N. Bernstein, MD
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, Medical director, Outpatient Obstetrics Program
Recent Article
Acceptability of Virtual Prenatal Care: Thinking Beyond the Pandemic
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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.