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“We may be the only specialty that continues to do major abdominal surgery without a shred of evidence of benefit.” —Steven Clark, MD, Baylor College of Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology December 8th 2025
Judge Patrick Corum ruled that the hospital was profoundly negligent during delivery, describing its care as comparable to giving birth in “the most dangerous place on the planet.”
Internal Medicine October 1st 2025
This case emphasizes the crucial role of continuous fetal monitoring and timely intervention during labor, particularly when signs of distress are present.
All Specialties July 16th 2024
Timely decision-making in obstetric care is crucial. A delayed C-section resulting in a $120 million malpractice award stresses the importance of prompt action when faced with non-reassuring fetal heart tones.
All Specialties July 11th 2024
C-section deliveries may have long-term consequences on infant immunity, potentially affecting vaccine efficacy and increasing the risk of certain health conditions.
Obstetrics & Gynecology July 11th 2024
UT Southwestern Medical Center
This study at UT Southwestern shows that vaginal misoprostol could reduce the oxytocin requirement in labor induction, enhancing care efficiency without compromising patient safety.
Obstetrics & Gynecology May 2nd 2024