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New research from Dr. Roberts, published in Urogynecology, found remote follow-up after urogynecologic surgery provides outcomes comparable to in-office visits, supporting telemedicine as a safe, effective, patient-centered approach to postoperative care. ➡️ loom.ly/3Pb6sZo
Drs. Ackroyd & Lee recently published in the International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, highlighting the importance of shared decision-making and patient-centered care in advanced and recurrent uterine cancer. Read ➡️ bit.ly/3T0nLwd @uchicagocancer.bsky.social
Drs. Perinchery and Christmas published "Midlife Vulvovaginal and Sexual Health" in Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. Their review highlights evidence-based approaches to improving vulvovaginal and sexual health during menopause. Read ➡️ bit.ly/4vDHlMe
New research from the Lengyel Laboratory is featured on the cover of the June issue of Trends in Pharmacological Sciences. The invited review explores how advances in NNMT biology & inhibitor development are accelerating progress toward new therapies. ➡️ loom.ly/eoXA2QU
Congratulations to Drs. Mills & Medved on their selection to receive funding through the Gray Foundation's prestigious Team Science Program. Their collaboration will develop advanced MRI & AI tools for the early detection of BRCA-associated cancers. Learn more: t.co/QzJDp2W3UT
Congrats to the OB/GYN Residency Class of 2026! As they begin the next chapter of their careers, we are proud to celebrate all they have accomplished & excited to see the impact they will make in the future.
New review by Dr. Abramowicz, published in the American Journal of Perinatology, explores how prenatal ultrasound can help identify and monitor complications associated with diabetes in pregnancy. Read: loom.ly/6dgcFKY
Drs. Griffith, Christmas, & Farina published a research letter in JAMA Network Open finding a substantial increase in online searches related to commercial menopause products & services over the past 2 decades, highlighting the importance of evidence-based menopause information. loom.ly/6OD9h5s
Drs. Altwerger & Griffith published a study in Gynecologic Oncology Reports showing reduced-dose lenvatinib was associated w/ higher response rates & improved tolerability in patients w/ recurrent endometrial cancer, including those with platinum-resistant & high-grade disease. Read: bit.ly/3Qk57OP
German Consul Michael Ahrens visited Dr. Lengyel’s lab, met with his team, & learned more about their translational research, including work by DFG-funded residents Franziska Ganster (LMU Munich) & Charlotte Sachs (UKE Hamburg), who are studying ovarian cancer biology with us.
Congratulations to Drs. Perpetua Goodall and Shari Snow on their induction into the Academy of Clinical Excellence, honoring BSD clinicians who set the highest standard in patient care, leadership, and integrity. Please join us in congratulating them along with the other 27 inductees.
📹 Katherine Kurnit, MD, and John Moroney, MD, of @uchicagocancer.bsky.social discuss the importance of timing in gynecologic cancer clinical trials. #oncology #medtwitter #gynecologiccancer 👉Watch here: www.onclive.com/view/dissect...
Dissecting the Importance of Timing in Gynecologic Cancer Clinical Trials | OncLive
John Moroney, MD, and Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH, emphasize the importance of timing in gynecologic cancer clinical trials.
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We're hosting a hands-on CME event on Saturday, April 18th, from 9 am - 2 pm: Advances in the Management of Benign Gynecologic Conditions. See the flier for event learning objectives and key takeaways. Space is limited. Register today: loom.ly/OfzQfqw
New publication in Urogynecology from Drs. Mueller, Griffith & Kenton! This federally funded multicenter study validates a simple, patient-centered question to assess recovery after pelvic floor surgery: “To what extent do you feel physically recovered after surgery?” Read: loom.ly/J_IuobI
Happy #ThankAResidentAndFellowDay! Our department is fortunate to have 31 exceptional residents and 14 outstanding fellows whose contributions touch every part of our department. We are so grateful for all of their hard work and dedication!
New research from the Al-Hendy Lab, published in Endocrine Reviews, highlights emerging evidence that vitamin D sufficiency may reduce uterine fibroid risk and could offer a promising nonhormonal approach to help stabilize fibroid growth and symptoms. Read more: loom.ly/nYgxbXI
New gynecologic oncology research from Dr. Gary Altwerger and colleagues: chemo outcomes, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and innovative approaches to complex clinical challenges in HIPEC. Links in the thread below. #UChicagoMedicine #UChicago #GynOnc
New in Gynecologic Oncology: Dr. Han Cun’s review “Radiation Therapy for the Gynecologic Oncologist” highlights advances in IMRT, SBRT, proton therapy and brachytherapy. Read: loom.ly/oajs9U0 #GynecologicOncology #GynOnc #UChicagoMedicine
New research by Drs. Collins and Kenton is currently featured on the @jamainternalmed.com homepage. This AHRQ-funded study shows that automated screening in primary care increases diagnosis and referral for urinary incontinence. Read: loom.ly/HWOwgj4
Drs. Perpetua Goodall and Shari Snow have been selected as 2026 inductees to the BSD Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE). Their clinical excellence, commitment to equitable care and dedication to mentoring exemplify ACE’s values. Congratulations, Drs. Goodall and Snow!
UChicago Medicine Ingalls Memorial Hospital’s new women’s health clinic in Harvey expands OB/GYN care across Chicago’s Southland. Patients can access screenings, contraception, menopause care, fibroid/endometriosis treatment, high-risk pregnancy care and gynecologic oncology.
Proud to share that several UChicago Medicine OB/GYN physicians were named to Chicago magazine’s “Cancer Fighters” list. This honors the cutting-edge care and research happening across our department. Learn more: https://loom.ly/W80asWw
New publication: Dr. Jessica Long co-authored a chapter on ovarian tissue cryopreservation and transposition in the newly released Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecologic Surgery: Management, Surgical Approaches and Post-Operative Care. Learn more: loom.ly/93h5rKg
A new study led by Dr. Sandra Laveaux in the International Journal of Women's Health highlights what patients and providers prioritize when choosing medications for uterine fibroids. Findings support more personalized, patient-centered care through shared decision-making. Read: loom.ly/UjfKib0
New in F&S Science: UChicago OB/GYN researchers developed and validated a protocol for transvaginal shear wave elastography to measure uterine and leiomyoma stiffness. Read more: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40934972/
New RCT led by Dr. Kimberly Kenton, with co-author Dr. Sarah Collins, published in the American Journal of Gynecology, shows similar satisfaction at 2 vs. 6 weeks for resuming vaginal intercourse after retropubic sling. No mesh exposures and no difference in outcomes. Read: loom.ly/Tpg8wOU
Over 50 years, OB/GYN residents & faculty have undergone a near-complete reversal in gender composition. New study by Drs. Romero & Kenton projects that by 2035, <1% of OB/GYN residents may be male. Learn more: bit.ly/4666dkU
Dr. Kimberly Kenton coauthored ACOG’s new national curriculum for URPS: PROLOG: Urogynecology, 2nd Ed! Also featuring Dr. Sarah Ashmore (former Urogynecology Fellow) & Dr. Juraj Letko (Urogynecologist). Learn more: bit.ly/3HLQ788 #ObGyn #Urogynecology #UChicagoMedicine
We’re proud to recognize resident Drs. Neha Reddy and Samantha Neal (PGY3s) for their leadership in UCM’s GME Champion programs. Their work in community engagement and resident well-being exemplifies the mission of our department. #MedEd #OBGYN #ResidentLeadership
