Obstetrics and Gynecology Archive
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April 11, 2018
Avid runner founds “Gynecologists for Hire” to participate in Shade Tree Trot
Ob/Gyn fellow Cynthia Arvizo witnessed firsthand the good that Shade Tree Clinic does — so she formed a running team to raise funds -
March 8, 2018
Awareness, education goal of new HPV initiative
Vanderbilt is at the epicenter of a human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancer epidemic, according to Ronald Alvarez, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Vanderbilt. -
December 7, 2017
Multi-center project seeks to reduce primary cesarean births
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is one of 24 institutions nationwide seeking to reduce the incidence of primary cesarean births through an initiative sponsored by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM). -
September 20, 2017
NSAIDs, genetics and miscarriage
A certain genetic variant, in combination with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and ibuprofen during early pregnancy, may protect women from miscarriage. -
September 7, 2017
Labor and Delivery unit set for major renovation
Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s (VUMC) Center for Women’s Health recently announced plans for a $6 million renovation of its Labor and Delivery suites and postpartum rooms. -
August 17, 2017
Center for Women’s Health opens clinic in Smyrna
Vanderbilt Center for Women’s Health has expanded its footprint into Rutherford County with a new clinic in Smyrna. -
July 20, 2017
Clinical trial to test Singulair to treat bladder pain syndrome
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is currently enrolling women to participate in a study looking at the drug Montelukast to treat interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS).