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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Advances in laser and light sources are making it possible to greatly improve the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scars, according to Dr. Michael Gold of the Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, Tenn. In a video interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, Dr. Gold explained how laser technology is being used today to manage contracture and other elements of the most challenging scars, such as those sustained by military personnel.

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ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Advances in laser and light sources are making it possible to greatly improve the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scars, according to Dr. Michael Gold of the Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, Tenn. In a video interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, Dr. Gold explained how laser technology is being used today to manage contracture and other elements of the most challenging scars, such as those sustained by military personnel.

hsplete@frontlinemedcom.com

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Advances in laser and light sources are making it possible to greatly improve the treatment of atrophic and hypertrophic scars, according to Dr. Michael Gold of the Gold Skin Care Center in Nashville, Tenn. In a video interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society, Dr. Gold explained how laser technology is being used today to manage contracture and other elements of the most challenging scars, such as those sustained by military personnel.

hsplete@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO – Intrauterine device insertion can be a painful experience, especially for nulliparous women, but the quest for an intervention to reduce pain has yielded disappointing results.

A new study, however, suggests that nitrous oxide improves women’s satisfaction with respect to pain management during the procedure.

In a video interview at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, discusses the results of her randomized, controlled, double-blind trial comparing nitrous oxide and oxygen with oxygen alone in 80 women aged 13-45 years. Women receiving nitrous oxide didn’t have lower visual analog scale pain scores than those receiving oxygen, but did report significantly greater satisfaction with pain management, she said.

Dr. Thaxton reported having no financial disclosures.

sworcester@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO – Intrauterine device insertion can be a painful experience, especially for nulliparous women, but the quest for an intervention to reduce pain has yielded disappointing results.

A new study, however, suggests that nitrous oxide improves women’s satisfaction with respect to pain management during the procedure.

In a video interview at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, discusses the results of her randomized, controlled, double-blind trial comparing nitrous oxide and oxygen with oxygen alone in 80 women aged 13-45 years. Women receiving nitrous oxide didn’t have lower visual analog scale pain scores than those receiving oxygen, but did report significantly greater satisfaction with pain management, she said.

Dr. Thaxton reported having no financial disclosures.

sworcester@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO – Intrauterine device insertion can be a painful experience, especially for nulliparous women, but the quest for an intervention to reduce pain has yielded disappointing results.

A new study, however, suggests that nitrous oxide improves women’s satisfaction with respect to pain management during the procedure.

In a video interview at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Lauren D. Thaxton of the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, discusses the results of her randomized, controlled, double-blind trial comparing nitrous oxide and oxygen with oxygen alone in 80 women aged 13-45 years. Women receiving nitrous oxide didn’t have lower visual analog scale pain scores than those receiving oxygen, but did report significantly greater satisfaction with pain management, she said.

Dr. Thaxton reported having no financial disclosures.

sworcester@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO – Deaths from cervical cancer have declined, but disparities – particularly among the uninsured – remain a concern, as nearly 29% of uninsured white women and more than 17% of uninsured Hispanic women have not been screened in the past 5 years, according to Dr. David Leighton Howard.

To assess understanding of the term “Pap smear” as a possible contributor to low screening rates, Dr. Howard and his colleagues surveyed both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women and found that about two-thirds of the 160 English-speaking and 123 Spanish-speaking respondents were unable to distinguish between a pelvic exam and a Pap smear, but that a comparable percentage in both groups (74% and 70%, respectively), were able to identify at least one correct descriptor of the term. Those able to identify correct descriptors were more likely to be older (37 years vs. 29 years for English-speaking women and 36 years vs. 30 years for Spanish-speaking women), Dr. Howard of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, U.S. Air Force, Hampton, Va., reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Paradoxically, Dr. Howard said, Spanish-speaking women were significantly less likely than were English-speaking women to use incorrect descriptors for the term Pap smear. Fewer said a Pap smear is the same as a pelvic examination (43% vs. 74%), is a test for a sexually transmitted disease (24% vs. 56%), is a pregnancy test (17% vs. 36%), or is a checkup (20% vs. 53%).

In a video interview, Dr. Howard discussed his findings, as well as the need for more research into the factors behind the age and ethnicity associations in his study.

sworcester@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO – Deaths from cervical cancer have declined, but disparities – particularly among the uninsured – remain a concern, as nearly 29% of uninsured white women and more than 17% of uninsured Hispanic women have not been screened in the past 5 years, according to Dr. David Leighton Howard.

To assess understanding of the term “Pap smear” as a possible contributor to low screening rates, Dr. Howard and his colleagues surveyed both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women and found that about two-thirds of the 160 English-speaking and 123 Spanish-speaking respondents were unable to distinguish between a pelvic exam and a Pap smear, but that a comparable percentage in both groups (74% and 70%, respectively), were able to identify at least one correct descriptor of the term. Those able to identify correct descriptors were more likely to be older (37 years vs. 29 years for English-speaking women and 36 years vs. 30 years for Spanish-speaking women), Dr. Howard of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, U.S. Air Force, Hampton, Va., reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Paradoxically, Dr. Howard said, Spanish-speaking women were significantly less likely than were English-speaking women to use incorrect descriptors for the term Pap smear. Fewer said a Pap smear is the same as a pelvic examination (43% vs. 74%), is a test for a sexually transmitted disease (24% vs. 56%), is a pregnancy test (17% vs. 36%), or is a checkup (20% vs. 53%).

In a video interview, Dr. Howard discussed his findings, as well as the need for more research into the factors behind the age and ethnicity associations in his study.

sworcester@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO – Deaths from cervical cancer have declined, but disparities – particularly among the uninsured – remain a concern, as nearly 29% of uninsured white women and more than 17% of uninsured Hispanic women have not been screened in the past 5 years, according to Dr. David Leighton Howard.

To assess understanding of the term “Pap smear” as a possible contributor to low screening rates, Dr. Howard and his colleagues surveyed both English-speaking and Spanish-speaking women and found that about two-thirds of the 160 English-speaking and 123 Spanish-speaking respondents were unable to distinguish between a pelvic exam and a Pap smear, but that a comparable percentage in both groups (74% and 70%, respectively), were able to identify at least one correct descriptor of the term. Those able to identify correct descriptors were more likely to be older (37 years vs. 29 years for English-speaking women and 36 years vs. 30 years for Spanish-speaking women), Dr. Howard of Joint Base Langley-Eustis, U.S. Air Force, Hampton, Va., reported at the annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Paradoxically, Dr. Howard said, Spanish-speaking women were significantly less likely than were English-speaking women to use incorrect descriptors for the term Pap smear. Fewer said a Pap smear is the same as a pelvic examination (43% vs. 74%), is a test for a sexually transmitted disease (24% vs. 56%), is a pregnancy test (17% vs. 36%), or is a checkup (20% vs. 53%).

In a video interview, Dr. Howard discussed his findings, as well as the need for more research into the factors behind the age and ethnicity associations in his study.

sworcester@frontlinemedcom.com

SAN FRANCISCO– Predicting and preventing preterm birth continues to be a challenge for clinicians, but new research into the cervicovaginal microbiome could help explain the premature cervical remodeling that precedes preterm birth and ultimately lead to the development of novel therapeutics.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently found that there is a distinct molecular profile in the cervix that is associated with preterm birth and can be assessed noninvasively using RNA Pap testing.

In a video interview at the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Michal Elovitz, director of the maternal and child health research program and the prematurity prevention program at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, said that the findings represent a “fork in the road” that could change how clinicians treat preterm birth, provided the findings can be validated in other studies.

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On Twitter @maryellenny

SAN FRANCISCO– Predicting and preventing preterm birth continues to be a challenge for clinicians, but new research into the cervicovaginal microbiome could help explain the premature cervical remodeling that precedes preterm birth and ultimately lead to the development of novel therapeutics.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently found that there is a distinct molecular profile in the cervix that is associated with preterm birth and can be assessed noninvasively using RNA Pap testing.

In a video interview at the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Michal Elovitz, director of the maternal and child health research program and the prematurity prevention program at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, said that the findings represent a “fork in the road” that could change how clinicians treat preterm birth, provided the findings can be validated in other studies.

mschneider@frontlinemedcom.com

On Twitter @maryellenny

SAN FRANCISCO– Predicting and preventing preterm birth continues to be a challenge for clinicians, but new research into the cervicovaginal microbiome could help explain the premature cervical remodeling that precedes preterm birth and ultimately lead to the development of novel therapeutics.

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania recently found that there is a distinct molecular profile in the cervix that is associated with preterm birth and can be assessed noninvasively using RNA Pap testing.

In a video interview at the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Michal Elovitz, director of the maternal and child health research program and the prematurity prevention program at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, said that the findings represent a “fork in the road” that could change how clinicians treat preterm birth, provided the findings can be validated in other studies.

mschneider@frontlinemedcom.com

On Twitter @maryellenny

SAN FRANCISCO – The number of babies delivered at birthing centers in the United States is still very low, but freestanding birthing facilities are growing rapidly. Are these centers, many of which are not accredited, safe choices for women who are looking for a noninstitutional birth experience?

At the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Edward R. Yeomans, chair of the department of ob.gyn. at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, faced off against Ginger Breedlove, Ph.D., president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, in a debate about the preferred site for delivery.

Dr. Yeomans, who favors hospital-based deliveries, said that safety is the major issue. Birthing centers are not equipped to deal with emergencies that can arise even in low-risk pregnancies and may require immediate access to surgery or a blood bank.

Dr. Breedlove countered that accredited birthing centers have strict standards for the cases they accept and have transport plans in place for emergencies. She added that she supports accreditation for all freestanding birthing centers.

mschneider@frontlinemedcom.com

On Twitter @maryellenny

SAN FRANCISCO – The number of babies delivered at birthing centers in the United States is still very low, but freestanding birthing facilities are growing rapidly. Are these centers, many of which are not accredited, safe choices for women who are looking for a noninstitutional birth experience?

At the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Edward R. Yeomans, chair of the department of ob.gyn. at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, faced off against Ginger Breedlove, Ph.D., president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, in a debate about the preferred site for delivery.

Dr. Yeomans, who favors hospital-based deliveries, said that safety is the major issue. Birthing centers are not equipped to deal with emergencies that can arise even in low-risk pregnancies and may require immediate access to surgery or a blood bank.

Dr. Breedlove countered that accredited birthing centers have strict standards for the cases they accept and have transport plans in place for emergencies. She added that she supports accreditation for all freestanding birthing centers.

mschneider@frontlinemedcom.com

On Twitter @maryellenny

SAN FRANCISCO – The number of babies delivered at birthing centers in the United States is still very low, but freestanding birthing facilities are growing rapidly. Are these centers, many of which are not accredited, safe choices for women who are looking for a noninstitutional birth experience?

At the annual meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Dr. Edward R. Yeomans, chair of the department of ob.gyn. at Texas Tech University, Lubbock, faced off against Ginger Breedlove, Ph.D., president of the American College of Nurse-Midwives, in a debate about the preferred site for delivery.

Dr. Yeomans, who favors hospital-based deliveries, said that safety is the major issue. Birthing centers are not equipped to deal with emergencies that can arise even in low-risk pregnancies and may require immediate access to surgery or a blood bank.

Dr. Breedlove countered that accredited birthing centers have strict standards for the cases they accept and have transport plans in place for emergencies. She added that she supports accreditation for all freestanding birthing centers.

mschneider@frontlinemedcom.com

On Twitter @maryellenny

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Building bridges with colleagues in other specialties, especially primary care, helps patients and improves relations among specialties, Dr. Lisa Garner said in an interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society.

“Communicating is key for patient care,” she said. Dr. Garner, a dermatologist in private practice in Garland, Tex., chaired the American Academy of Dermatology’s Perceptions of Dermatology task force, which assessed perceptions of dermatologists and dermatology within the house of medicine from 2012 to 2014.

Dr. Garner had no financial conflicts to disclose.

hsplete@frontlinemedcom.com

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Building bridges with colleagues in other specialties, especially primary care, helps patients and improves relations among specialties, Dr. Lisa Garner said in an interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society.

“Communicating is key for patient care,” she said. Dr. Garner, a dermatologist in private practice in Garland, Tex., chaired the American Academy of Dermatology’s Perceptions of Dermatology task force, which assessed perceptions of dermatologists and dermatology within the house of medicine from 2012 to 2014.

Dr. Garner had no financial conflicts to disclose.

hsplete@frontlinemedcom.com

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Building bridges with colleagues in other specialties, especially primary care, helps patients and improves relations among specialties, Dr. Lisa Garner said in an interview at the annual meeting of the Noah Worcester Dermatological Society.

“Communicating is key for patient care,” she said. Dr. Garner, a dermatologist in private practice in Garland, Tex., chaired the American Academy of Dermatology’s Perceptions of Dermatology task force, which assessed perceptions of dermatologists and dermatology within the house of medicine from 2012 to 2014.

Dr. Garner had no financial conflicts to disclose.

hsplete@frontlinemedcom.com