UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology News
New OB/GYN Website Launched
Week of Feb 1, 2009
On behalf of the Faculty of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, we welcome you to our newly redesigned website. Our new website contains detailed information about our programs in women's health. We welcome your interest in our programs, and look forward to serving your needs.
New UCLA clinic improves quality of life for women suffering from pelvic floor disorders
Women with pelvic floor disorders — the most common of which is urinary incontinence followed by fecal incontinence and organ prolapse — often fail to receive appropriate treatment for their condition.
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Recession Prompts Some Couples to Delay Having Kids
Week of Dec. 5 - 11, 2008
Dr. Khalil Tabsh, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was quoted Dec. 10 in a Los Angeles Times article about the effect the economic recession may have on birth rates.
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America’s Top Doctors for Women
Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2008
Dr. Ricardo Azziz, professor-in-residence of obstetrics and gynecology, was named one of America’s top doctors for women by Women’s Health magazine.
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Pregnancy Weight Gain, Big Babies Linked
Week of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2008
Dr. Richard Frieder, staff obstetrician and gynecologist at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, was quoted in an Oct. 31 WebMD story about the link between pregnancy weight gain and the baby’s weight at birth.
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Fox’s ‘House’ Scenario Rare Yet Possible
Week of Sept. 19 - 25, 2008
Dr. Khalil Tabsh, clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology, commented Sept. 22 in a Los Angeles Times article about the accuracy of a recent TV show’s portrayal of an abdominal pregnancy. “Fox’s ‘House’ Scenario Rare Yet Possible”.
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Study: Infertility Treatments No Help
Week of Aug. 8 - 14, 2008
Dr. Mousa Shamonki, assistant clinical professor of obstetrics/gynecology and director of in-vitro fertilization, was quoted Aug. 7 by WebMD about a study finding that drug treatment and intrauterine insemination may not improve fertility when used separately.
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Men and Women Urged to Seek Preconception Care
Week of July 18 - 24, 2008
Dr. Michael Lu, associate professor of obstetrics/gynecology and public health, was quoted July 22 in a HealthDay News article about preconception care.
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