Conference Coverage

A recent study presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting examined patient perspectives on clinician communication regarding medication abortion during telemedicine versus in-clinic visits and found that patients prefer to receive abortion care via telemedicine. Learn more about the study’s design and results with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Emily Godfrey, Professor of Family Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Washington.

Dive into the research presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Scientific and Clinical Meeting that found that the use of levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD) in patients with heavy menstrual bleeding reduced blood loss by more than 90 percent over six months with Dr. Mitch Creinin, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the Director of the Complex Family Planning Fellowship at the University of California Davis Health.

New guidelines regarding the screening, diagnosis, and pharmacological treatment of perinatal mental health conditions as well as resources like in-depth toolkits and implementation guides are now available to help optimize the management of patients with perinatal mental health conditions. Find out how these tools can help you better address one of the most common complications of pregnancy with Dr. Charles Turck and Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, the Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School who presented a few sessions focusing on this exact topic at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.

According to a poster that was featured at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, only 75 percent of patients at UMass Chan Medical School were screened for perinatal mental health conditions, and of those screened, white patients were more likely to be connected with appropriate care and treatment than black or Hispanic patients. Dive deeper into the findings that underscore the importance of addressing disparities and inequities in perinatal depression care with Dr. Tiffany Moore Simas, Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at UMass Chan Medical School.

Although we’ve made some progress in the treatment of schizophrenia, unmet needs still remain. So what are the new mechanism of actions being explored in the treatment of this disease? To learn more about the updates featured at the 2022 Psych Congress, Dr. Charles Turck speaks with Dr. Craig Chepke, Medical Director of Excel Psychiatric Associates and member of the Psych Congress Steering Committee.

What were some of the key takeaways from the 2022 Crohn's & Colitis Congress, and what's in store for next year’s conference? Hear from the incoming 2023 Congress Chair Dr. Peter D. Higgins.

Treating IBD in our pediatric patients can be challenging, which is why creating a strong partnership between care teams and patients’ families is key. Fortunately, that was a central focus of the 2022 Crohn's & Colitis Congress, so to catch the latest updates and strategies for improving IBD care for pediatric patients, tune in to hear Dr. Jennifer Caudle speak with Dr. Ashish Patel.

When patients with moderate ulcerative colitis fail first-line therapy, it's important to know what to do next. And speaking with your patients about their risks and preferences is key. Join us as Dr. Alan Moss shares highlights from his presentation at the 2022 Crohn's & Colitis Congress on treatment considerations for patients with moderate ulcerative colitis.

What were the key findings from the EMERALD, Destiny-03, and PADA 1 trials that were featured at the 2021 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium? Explore the data on emerging breast cancer therapies with Dr. Pavani Chalasani, Associate Professor of Medicine and Program Director of the Hematology and Oncology Fellowship at the University of Arizona Cancer Center.

Pediatric multiple sclerosis (MS) occurs in more than 8,000 children in the United States alone, but there’s little data regarding these patients’ quality of life. That’s why Dr. Vikram Bhise recently conducted research to gain a better understanding of pediatric MS patients’ quality of life as they transition into adulthood. And now, Dr. Bhise joins Dr. Jennifer Caudle to share the results that were presented at the 2021 Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC) Annual Meeting.