The Cesarean Delivery (CD) rate has dropped for a couple of years in a row now after increasing every year since about 1996. Cesarean delivery […]
Four Tips for Correctly Diagnosing Vaginitis
Complaints of vaginal irritation and/or vaginal discharge are very common in ambulatory settings, particularly in gynecology offices. Bacterial vaginosis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis account for about […]
Four Tips for Initial Laparoscopic Entry
The initial trocar placement at the time of laparoscopic surgery is the most important step: 50% of complications that occur during laparoscopic surgery occur with […]
Four Tips for Easy Postpartum Tubal Ligation
Postpartum sterilization is a relatively low-cost and convenient option for many women, but it is too often under-utilized because many obstetricians struggle with the technique. […]
Four Tips to Avoid Air Knots
Ever get an air knot? I bet you do, especially if you are a resident or early in surgical training. Air knots can cause major […]
Dieting Myths
Have you ever heard a weight loss plan like this? Start eating clean. Avoid gluten, salt, and sugar. Use cinnamon and apple cider vinegar. Detox […]
Fact Checkers
I’ve been thinking about making a fact-checking page that lists common medical-related myths and fact-checks them. There are tons of resources around the Internet that […]
No More Zero Days
A man’s life is what his thoughts make it. – Marcus Aurelius Anyone who is a regular on Reddit has probably read the “zero days” […]
Can We Change a Mind?
Have you ever tried to convince someone that she should vaccinate her children? Or that she should have a vaginal birth after cesarean in the hospital rather than at […]
Where Does the Fat Go?
How do we lose weight? Yes, I know, diet and exercise. But where does the weight actually go? This was a question asked in a […]