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Dr. Aubrey Milunsky is scheduled to do the Grand Rounds Lecture of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Zucker School of Medicine in New York on February 24th, 2021. The subject is Obstetrics, Genetics and Litigation.

Just published in Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologia Scandinavica
by Milunsky  A, : Obstetrics, Genetics and Litigation

2021:00:1-9


Dr. Aubrey Milunsky and Dr. Jeff Milunsky have just completed writing and editing the 8th edition of Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment. This major reference work has 37 chapters, contributions from expert authorities in 9 countries, and will approximate 1,300 pages. It is the leading reference work for this subject worldwide. Publication will be in March by Wiley, UK.

Dong W, Baldwin C, Choi J, Milunsky J, Bilguvar K, Lifton R, Milunsky A: Identification of Dominant MYH11 Causal Variants in Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction: Results of whole exome sequencing.

Clinical Genetics  96: 473-477, 2019.

Gu S, Chen CA, Rosenfeld JA, Cope H, Launay N, Flanigan KM, Waldrop MA, Schrader R, Juusola J, Goker-Alpan O, Milunsky A, Schlüter A, Troncoso M, Pujol A, Tan QK, Schaaf CP, Meng L.                                                                                                                                    

Human Mutat.  Mar;41(3):632-640, 2020.

Milunsky A, Milunsky J, Dong W, Hovhannisyan H, Oates RD: A Contiguous Microdeletion Syndrome at Xp23.13 with non-obstructive Azoospermia and Congenital Cataracts. J. Assisted Reproduct. Genet.

37:471-475, 2020


Aubrey Milunsky, MD and Jeff Milunsky, MD, co-directors of the Center for Human Genetics, have both been invited to lecture at the Marfan Syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Foundation Connective Tissue Symposium in Manchester, NH, at the Best Western, on Sept 22. 2019

Dr. Jeff Milunsky lectured as part of the 11th Philadelphia Prenatal Conference on June 8th, 2019. He spoke on Obstetric Practice and the Challenge of Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as Morbidity and Mortality Risk for Pregnant Mothers with Genetic Disorders.


Dr. Aubrey Milunsky gave a lecture on 3/21/19 to the Brandeis Osher Life-long Learning Institute. The topic: Avoidable Deaths and Harm due to Medical Negligence.


Dr. Aubrey Milunsky appeared on New/TV (channel 34) on 1/15/2019 discussing his new book I DIDN’T KNOW, I DIDN’T KNOW: Avoidable Deaths and Harm due to Medical Negligence (available on Amazon Books).

The 35th year of our annual Risk Management conference on Obstetrics & Gynecology, and multiple specialities and the Law, held in the Bahamas was once again an outstanding success. One hundred and fifty one attendees & faculty focussed on standards of care, updates & advances in the various specialties, & the prevention & avoidance of medical error. Written evaluations rated the conference as excellent [ 80%], while 97% stated excellent or very good. The 36th year conference will be at the Mauna Lani Resort, now part of the upscale Auberge Collection, Big Island of Hawaii, January 2-8, 2020. Details will appear on our Center’s website

Aubrey Milunsky, MD and Jeff Milunsky, MD, co-directors of the Center for Human Genetics, have both been invited to lecture
at the Marfan Syndrome/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Foundation Connective Tissue Symposium in Manchester, NH, at the Best Western, on Sept 22.

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky’s interview on National Public Radio (CommonHealth) about his latest book (see below)

http://www.wbur.org/commonhealth/2018/07/18/medical-errors-milunsky-education

Just Released:

Latest Reviews:

The 7th edition of GENETIC DISORDERS AND THE FETUS: DIAGNOSIS, PREVENTION, AND TREATMENT is now available from Wiley & Sons.  The editors have added three new chapters to this edition (non-invasive prenatal screening, placental genetics, and the psychology of prenatal and perinatal grief) to complement the complete revision of existing content.  Get your copy today!

June 2017

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky and Dr. Jeff Milunsky’s latest edition of their book, Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment, was reviewed in the June edition of European Journal of Human Genetics.

May 2017

Our Co-Director, Dr. Jeff Milunsky, was interviewed by the The Berkshire Eagle about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. https://www.usnews.com/…/ehlers-danlos-syndrome-you-just-ha…

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky’s article, The “New Genetics” in Clinical Practice: A Brief Primer, was published in this month’s Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine.

Milunsky A. The “New Genetics” in Clinical Practice: A Brief Primer. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 2017;30( 3 377-379).

April 2017

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky was interviewed by WBUR 90.9 FM for it’s news piece, FDA Approves Companies Telling Consumers Genetic Risks Associated With Diseases.
 
Dr. Jeff Milunsky delivered the OBGYN Grand Rounds lecture on Thursday, April 6 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.

“Intellectual disability, Autism, Developmental delay and the Genome: Issues, Ethics and Law.”

March 2017

In collaboration with the Nora Theater at the Central Square Theater, Dr. Aubrey Milunsky, will be leading a post show discussion of the play, PRECIOUS LITTLE, after the matinee performance on March 19, 2017. Come join the discussion.

February 2017

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky gave the grand rounds lecture, “New Genetics in Obstetrics Practice,” at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center.

October 2016

Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc. presents On Learning Genetics: Lessons from the Law. Grand Rounds in Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, October 13 in Boston, MA.

July 2016

Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc. presents Diagnostic Gene Studies for Chronic Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction at the AGMD Digestive Motility Patient & Family Conference July 29-30 in Bedford, MA.

January 2016

Aubrey Milunsky, M.D., D.Sc. and Jeff Milunsky, M.D. served as Co-Directors of the 32nd Annual Conference on Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology, and the Law and the 16th Annual Multispecialty Conference on Medical Negligence & Risk Management, January 2 – 8, 2016, San Juan, PR.

Dr. Aubrey Milunsky presented the following lectures:
Hypoxia or Genetic Disorder: The Genetic Defense. Really?
Failures in Communication: A Common and Direct Route to Litigation

Dr. Jeff Milunsky presented:
Clinical Catastrophes of Connective Tissue Disorders: Medical and Legal Complications
Intellectual Disability, Autism, Developmental Delay and the Genome: Issues, Ethics and Law


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