OB/GYN News
Catch up on women’s health news, covering obstetrics and gynecology. This section includes new advancements in reproductive technology, groundbreaking gynecological treatments and innovative products and services for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers.
Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Week Kicks Off June 9th
The Ayden Rae Foundation has designated the second week in June (June 9 – 15, 2013) as HG Awareness Week, where the community is encouraged to spread the word about this devastating disorder throughout the world. - June 09, 2013 - Ayden Rae Foundation
10,000 Babies: My Life in the Delivery Room - New Book Available by Silvio Aladjem MD
Publication of the new book "10,000 Babies: my life in the delivery room" by author Silvio Aladjem MD. - June 05, 2013 - Silvio Aladjem MD
FetalGrowth: First App to Compute Fetal Weight Percentiles for Singleton and Twins Pregnancies
CM40 recently released a fetal growth mobile app for OB/GYN professionals, that is the first of its kind to address both singleton and multiple (twins) pregnancies. - May 20, 2013 - CM40
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics Enter Into Partnership to Deliver Cutting-Edge Genetic Tests
Gribbles Pathology and Sengenics today announced an exclusive partnership to deliver genetic-based clinical tests in Malaysia. The aim of the partnership, between Gribbles, one of Asia and Australasia’s leading private pathology laboratories and Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics... - May 09, 2013 - Sengenics
The Women’s Hospital at Saddleback Memorial Prepares to Commemorate Its 25th Anniversary
Community Invited to Celebrate at Family Event May 19. - May 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Parkway Laboratories and Sengenics Enter Into an Exclusive Partnership to Provide Pioneering Genetic Tests in Singapore
Sengenics, a leading genetic diagnostics company and Parkway Laboratory Services, the premier private laboratory services provider in Singapore, and part of the Parkway Pantai group, the largest private healthcare provider in the region, announced today that they have entered into an exclusive... - April 25, 2013 - Sengenics
OmniMD to Present OB/GYN EHR at ACOG
OmniMD will showcase OmniMD Women’s Health, its specialty electronic health record (EHR) for obstetrics and gynecology, at the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists’ 61st annual clinical meeting, May 4-8, in New Orleans. Visit OmniMD at Booth 2402 at ACOG to see highlights... - April 21, 2013 - OmniMD
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics Noninvasive Prenatal Screening Policy Statement Includes Lettercase and Brighter Tomorrows as Recommended Resource
On Thursday, April 4, 2013, the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG) released their policy statement on non-invasive prenatal screening (NIPS) (http://www.acmg.net/docs/nips-GiM_galley_text_130301.pdf). The policy statement indicates that patients should be provided accurate,... - April 12, 2013 - University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Dubai-Based Biotechnology Company Introduces Non-Invasive Prenatal Diagnostic Test for Trisomy
Non-invasive techniques include examinations of the woman's womb through ultrasonography and maternal serum screens (i.e. Alpha-fetoprotein). Blood tests for select trisomies based on detecting fetal DNA present in maternal blood have become available. - March 24, 2013 - Eastern Biotech & Life Sciences FZ-LLC
OBGYN Working with Patients in Tough Economic Times
Many Americans are faced with a new grisly truth in terms of a new economic norm. One OB/GYN practice in New Jersey has come up with a new plan to provide patients with affordable care, even without health insurance coverage. - March 22, 2013 - Healthy Woman
Physicians Bring Specialty Care to Women of Rwanda
Last month, B. Star Hampton, MD, of the Division of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, traveled to Rwanda with the International Organization for Women and Development (IOWD), as part of a fistula repair team. She was accompanied by her urogynecology senior fellow, Nicole Korbly, MD. Jessica Salak, MD, a private practice obstetrician/gynecologist with the Center for OB/GYN, returned for the second year, along with Edie McConaughey, CNM, - March 21, 2013 - Women & Infants Hospital
Mark Denker MD Offers Innovative Implantation Failure Test
Palm Beach Fertility Center founder Mark Denker MD says new test may help to determine and treat IVF implantation failure cause. Mark Denker MD recently announced that a new test is available to IVF patients experiencing implantation failure. Palm Beach Fertility Center’s Mark Denker MD... - March 11, 2013 - Mark Denker MD
Friends in Adoption Case Manager Nan Pasquarello Comments on the Ethics Guidelines Released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Committee on Ethics
Friends in Adoption (FIA) Case Manager Nan Pasquarello comments on the Ethics guidelines released by The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Committee on Ethics. These Guidelines are for OB-GYNs working with patients considering adoption. Nan Pasquarello’s comments... - March 06, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Reproductive Associates of Delaware: Three Years of IVF Results Show Positive Impact of Embryo Chromosome Testing
Reproductive Associates of Delaware is reporting significant improvement in successful pregnancies when pre-implantation genetic screening of embryos is utilized prior to uterine transfer. - March 01, 2013 - Reproductive Associates of Delaware
ToConceive Offers Hope to Couples Struggling with Fertility Issues
New product from ToConceive provides couples dealing with infertility an increased chance of conception by promoting and increasing a woman's natural conception lubrication. - February 08, 2013 - ToConceive
Old Hook Medical Associates Welcomes Gynecology Specialist
Old Hook Medical Associates warmly welcomes a new Gynecology Specialist Dr. Siegel for practice at their Patient Centered Medical Home in Bergen County. - February 02, 2013 - Old Hook Medical
Fertility Preservation Network Adds Central South Carolina Facility
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), reached an agreement with Advanced Fertility and Reproductive Endocrinology Institute, LLC today. - January 09, 2013 - Reprotech, LLC
7th Annual “A Toast to Precious Souls” on January 26 to Benefit Saddleback Memorial Medical Center’s Tiniest Patients
Parents, Nurses to be Honored for Their Contributions - January 08, 2013 - Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY This Coming Friday; Registration Open to All Families
Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting a full day adoption workshop in Saratoga Springs, NY, on January 11th, 2013, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. Pre-registration is required. - January 04, 2013 - Friends in Adoption
Northwest Professional OBGYN Invests in Technology to Provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure In-Office Medical Services
Northwest Professional OBGYN invests in technology to provide Gynecare Thermachoice and Essure in-office medical services. Gynecare Thermachoice is an effective, minimally invasive 8-minute procedure that can be performed in-office. Essure is a surgery-free permanent birth control that works naturally with the patients body. - January 02, 2013 - Northwest Professional OBGYN
Dr. Mark Denker and the Palm Beach Fertility Center Named Top IVF Clinic
Local Boca Raton specialists for innovative infertility treatment, Palm Beach Fertility Center has announced that the Center has become one of the top infertility clinics in South Florida according to CDC and SART data. The studies conducted by the organizations have found that the team at Palm... - December 29, 2012 - Palm Beach Fertility
Dr. Mark Denker and Palm Beach Fertility Center Invite Patients to Take Control of Their Fertility Destiny
Leading experts for innovative infertility treatments, Palm Beach Fertility Center have announced that they are going to be the exclusive casting center in South Florida for the Bachelorette Baby Club. Now, the Center and Dr. Mark Denker are inviting single, career-focused women who are considering... - December 29, 2012 - Palm Beach Fertility
Dr Tim Bilash to Present Lecture: Flu Vaccines: Don't Let Big Pharma Fool You!
Dr. Tim Bilash, OB/GYN announced today the upcoming lecture on women's health and the effectiveness of the flu vaccine titled, "Flu Vaccines: Don't Let Big Pharma Fool You!" The lecture will take place on January 3, 2013 in Solana Beach, CA. Dr. Tim Bilash, a board-certified OB/GYN... - December 24, 2012 - Dr. Bilash
Annette K. Fagerberg Recognized by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Publication
Annette K. Fagerberg of Minneapolis, Minnesota has been included in the Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements in the field of healthcare. About Annette K. Fagerberg Ms. Fagerberg has over 15 years experience in the healthcare field. - December 15, 2012 - Strathmore Worldwide
ReproTech Launches Fertility Preservation App for Android
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), has released its free Fertility Preservation App for Android. - December 09, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Local OB-GYN Practice Helps Study Potential New Treatment for HPV and Cervical Cancer
Clinical research study at Richmond-based women’s health practice, Virginia Women’s Center, examines the potential of a new vaccine to treat women who have been diagnosed with HPV and to prevent the further development of cervical cancer. - December 06, 2012 - Virginia Women's Center
New Alternative to Heavy Periods
Heavy periods plague more women than you might think. Some physicians are turning to a simple procedure to help solve this in women across the country. - December 06, 2012 - Healthy Woman
University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (HDI) Launches National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Down Syndrome Resources
he University of Kentucky's Human Development Institute (HDI) is proud to announce the launch of its National Center for Prenatal and Postnatal Down Syndrome Resources at www.DownSyndromeDiagnosis.org. The National Center includes the following medically reviewed programs: the recently updated... - November 29, 2012 - University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
The Flu Shot and Pregnancy: is It Safe?
Many women this time of year wonder if the flu vaccine is safe if they are pregnant or trying to become pregnant. Find out what a team of board-certified doctors had to say. - November 16, 2012 - Healthy Woman
Sengenics Announces Exclusive Agreement with the Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine to Provide Its Non-Invasive Prenatal Trisomy Test in Malaysia and Singapore
Sengenics, Asia’s 1st Genetic Diagnostics Company, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with The Sequenom Center for Molecular Medicine (Sequenom CMM), to launch and promote its MaterniT21 PLUS non-invasive prenatal testing service in Malaysia and... - November 13, 2012 - Sengenics
Friends in Adoption to Hold Adoption Workshop in New York City
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. Friends in Adoption (FIA), a not-for-profit agency, is hosting two educational adoption seminars in New York City, on November 15th and November 17th, for prospective adoptive parents. FIA welcomes all families and respects all choices made by pregnant women/couples. - November 06, 2012 - Friends in Adoption
Afton Medical Releases New Titanium Hormone Pellet Insertion Trocar
Afton Medical LLC, today announced the release of their new line of Titanium hormone pellet insertion trocars for use with Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). The Titanium trocars are available in two sizes to accommodate the most common pellets available on the market both 4.5mm-150mg-200mg pellets and 3.0mm, 6 mg-125mg pellets. - November 02, 2012 - Afton Medical LLC
ReproTech Releases Version 2.0 of Fertility Preservation App
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), has released Version 2.0 of its free Fertility Preservation App for Apple devices - October 21, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
ReproTech President Discusses FDA Regulations and Embryo Donation at Nursing Symposium
ReproTech, Ltd., a cryobank specializing in long-term storage of human reproductive tissue (sperm, eggs, embryos and ovarian and testicular tissue), was invited to speak to infertility and OB/GYN medical professionals at Reproductive Medicine and Infertility Associates’ 2012 Fall Nurse Symposium. - October 20, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Obstetrics and Gynecology Chair Named at South Nassau Communities Hospital
Prior to this appointment, Dr. Alan Garely was the Director of Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine and here at South Nassau. - October 17, 2012 - Mount Sinai South Nassau
Local OB/GYN Fights to Help Woman Find a Donor
One local OB/GYN practice in Central New Jersey is stepping up to help a woman in the community find a stem cell donor in hopes of saving her life. - October 14, 2012 - Healthy Woman
New Jersey OB/GYN Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness Through Early Detection
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a month dedicated to showing support for preventative education and finding a cure for breast cancer. - October 11, 2012 - Healthy Woman
Prominent Physicians and Scholars Endorse the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation's "Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis" at the University of Kentucky's HDI
Prominent physicians and academics nationwide are endorsing the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation's "Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis" as the most balanced material that healthcare providers can provide to expectant parents following a prenatal diagnosis at www.lettercase.org. - October 10, 2012 - University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
Local OB/GYN Raises Money for Ovarian Cancer Research
This weekend marked the end of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. One local OB/GYN practice used the occasion to raise money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. - October 03, 2012 - Healthy Woman
Positive Promotions is Proud to Support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Positive Promotions is proud to support breast cancer awareness with their budget friendly, top quality promotional products ranging from educational resources, to awareness products, and fundraising tools. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in women. There is an urgency to promote early detection to save lives and fundraise to support research for a cure. With over 600 breast cancer awareness products, you are sure to find items that will support your event. - September 26, 2012 - Positive Promotions
Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr Foundation and the University of Kentucky Human Development Institute Offer a New Infrastructure for Nationally Lauded Prenatal Down Syndrome Book
The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation and the design studio, Canister, are pleased to announce that Canister has donated the copyright to the nationally lauded, "Understanding a Down Syndrome Diagnosis" booklet to the Kennedy Foundation. The booklet will continue to be available in print... - September 17, 2012 - University of Kentucky Human Development Institute
FamilyCord Introduces FamilyCord Spain
FamilyCord, a subsidiary of California Cryobank, today announced the launch of FamilyCord Spain. FamilyCord Spain will allow patients of both private and public hospitals in Madrid, Andalucía and Castilla y León to store valuable cord blood stem cells for their new babies. All Spanish... - September 10, 2012 - California Cryobank
Falling Back Into Health
With fall just around the corner, there has never been a better time to get back into the groove of healthy habits, especially for women. The best way to start your health groove this fall is to schedule your yearly appointment with your OB/GYN, your personal expert on women’s health. The... - September 09, 2012 - Healthy Woman
Fertility Preservation Network Welcomes Coastal Fertility Specialists
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services - September 09, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Adds New Jersey Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services - September 07, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Discussed at Seattle Area Medical Center
Overlake Medical Center was the setting for a presentation entitled Fertility Preservation for the Oncology Patient. This program strives to promote education and extend access to fertility preservation services. - August 05, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Fertility Preservation Network Adds South Carolina Facility
Program greatly extends access to Fertility Preservation services - August 03, 2012 - Reprotech, LLC
Acclaimed Gender Selection Specialist Offers Amazing Promotion; Makes High Cost Technique Affordable for All
Acclaimed gender selection specialists at The Silverman Center are offering women a solution to the high cost of safe and effective gender selection techniques. For the next three months, the Silverman Center is offering a reduced price of $3,950 for a consultation and two procedures using sperm... - July 30, 2012 - The Silverman Center Scarsdale
Barnhill & Vaynerov, LLP Sues to Preserve Physician's Right to Deliver Necessary and Acclaimed Care
Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP has commenced a legal action on behalf of Dr. Greggory R. DeVore, M.D. against Regal Medical Group, Inc., Lakeside Medical Group, Inc., Eastland Medical Group, Inc., and Community Medical Group of the West Valley, Inc., each of which is a member of the Heritage Provider... - July 11, 2012 - Barnhill & Vaynerov LLP