Category Archives: Our Office

Should Doctors and Patients be Facebook Friends?

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

One of the groups I’m involved with is the Physicians’ Electronic Health Record Coalition, or the PEHRC (pehrc.wordpress.com). Recently we were honored to have as our guest Dr. Humayan Chaudhry who is the CEO and President of the Federation of … Continue reading →

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All about HPV

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

There’s a lot of misunderstanding about HPV. If you get a phone call that your pap test is not normal, people tend to jump to the worst possible conclusion and believe that they now have cancer. In the great majority … Continue reading →

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Did Lady Sybil Have to Die?

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Last week one of the most popular shows on television, “Downtown Abbey,” had one of its main characters, sweet Lady Sybil, die suddenly and without warning as a result of preeclampsia. Those of us who work in Obstetrics are well … Continue reading →

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Apps for Obstetrics!

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

Apps can be very helpful. I’m always asking my patients which apps they like for pregnancy. These are some that have been recommended to me: 1. My Days – Period and Ovulation This free, accurate app has is very helpful … Continue reading →

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ObGyn Apps for Fitness

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark Seigel, MD

We all know how important fitness is. Whether you’re male or female, young or old, it’s vital to your health. In this post we’re going to look at some favorite apps for fitness. I hope you enjoy them. 1. Nike … Continue reading →

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My Visit to the West Wing!

Posted on September 23, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

It all started with an invitation I received to go to a Town Hall Meeting at the White House! I’ve been active in Health Information Technology and I was asked to attend this meeting as a local leader representing Maryland physicians. … Continue reading →

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

  The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recently endorsed a new classification of abnormal uterine bleeding that also describes a systematic strategy for its evaluation. This applies to causes of bleeding in women who are not pregnant. It was developed … Continue reading →

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Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

  Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder that can harm pregnancy by increasing the risk of blood clots and decreasing circulation to the fetus. 70% of individuals with APS are female, and it is fairly common to be found … Continue reading →

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Preeclampsia

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Signs and Symptoms of Preeclampsia. I recently returned from the Annual Clinical Meeting of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. It’s our yearly meeting where all that’s new in ObGyn is discussed. I attended a program devoted to a … Continue reading →

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Cancer of the Cervix

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Mark Seigel, MD

Approximately 12,000 new cases of cervical cancer occur each year in the United States, and about 1/3 of these people will die from it. This deadly cancer, that tends to strike young women, is usually preventable by having regular Pap … Continue reading →

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