In this latest edition of “Lown Hospitals Q&A,” Shannon Brownlee and Vikas Saini talk about the prevalence and harm of hysterectomy overuse, and what the Lown Index shows about hysterectomies in US hospitals. More
In recent years, extreme disparities in maternal mortality in the US have been brought to light. Could new hospital policies in the pandemic make these disparities worse? More
Doctors are increasingly recognizing that bladder pain and urgency is often a symptom of a larger problem with many potential causes. But has this recognition translated into change of practice? More
Pediatric professional groups have known for years that certain tests and procedures are unnecessary and potentially harmful. Yet one in ten children receive low-value care, according to a recent study. More
Media coverage of a recent study is generating hype about supplemental screening for cancer for women with dense breasts. More
With help from a network of industry-independent experts, doctors are speaking out against conflicts of interest in maternal safety recommendations More
How undisclosed conflicts of interest may have put millions of pregnant and postpartum women at risk... More
A recent CBS "Whistleblower" segment misses the big picture on midwives and maternity care. More
Solutions for increasing racial and gender equity in health care, from the Atlantic Pulse conference. More
Removal of the uterus and ovaries for benign cysts is all too common, and the effects can be devastating, as one patient found out. More