Morgan Ebert is managing editor of Contemporary OB/GYN® and Contemporary Pediatrics® and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in December 2019. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Prior to graduating, Morgan worked as the editor-in-chief of her college newspaper. She went on to work as an assignment editor at a broadcast news station in Youngstown, Ohio before joining the Contemporary brands. You can reach her at mpetronelli@mjhlifesciences.com.
Cognitive behavioral therapy could help mitigate sexual concerns during menopause
September 11th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Menopause Society found cognitive behavioral therapy can effectively address sexual concerns during menopause, improving overall well-being.
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Physical intimate partner violence linked to decreases in cognitive performance
September 10th 2024A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, found that women who reported physical intimate partner violence also demonstrated decreased working memory performance over time.
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Severe menopause symptoms linked to increased risk of cognitive decline in postmenopausal women
August 22nd 2024A significant connection has been identified between severe menopause symptoms and cognitive impairment in postmenopausal women, according to findings from a study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.
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Nipocalimab shows promise in preventing hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn
August 21st 2024The investigational drug could prevent the rare fetal disease HDFN (hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn) by stopping harmful antibodies from transferring through the placenta during pregnancy.
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Study finds lack of testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia during pregnancy
August 15th 2024Adherence to guideline-based laboratory testing and treatment of chlamydia and gonorrhea in pregnant women has been found to be suboptimal in the United States, indicating the potential for negative effects on newborn and maternal health.
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Study finds common chemicals linked to pregnancy-related hypertension
August 14th 2024The study, which focused on a cohort of pregnant women in Puerto Rico, suggested that phenols and parabens—chemicals commonly found in various consumer products—could significantly increase the risk of hypertension.
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Study: Pelvic floor dilator reduces pelvic floor muscle injury during vaginal delivery
August 6th 2024A new pilot study published in the International Urogynecology Journal found that Materna Medical’s Prep Device, a pelvic floor dilator, reduced full levator ani muscle avulsion during vaginal delivery in first-time mothers.
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ACOG release new practice update on biomarker testing for hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
July 24th 2024Padmashree Woodham, MD, professor of maternal-fetal medicine at Wellstar Medical College of Georgia Health, outlines the new ACOG practice update on biomarker testing for risk assessment of hypertensive disorders in pregnancy.
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cUTI Roundtable: Discussing and diagnosing these difficult infections
July 10th 2024This series looks to discuss several topics around these infections including diagnosis, treatment, challenges in managing UTIs in patients with dementia and neurogenic bladders, antibiotic resistance, and considerations for patients and caregiver engagement.
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Rising endometriosis rates linked to increased pregnancy complications
May 19th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.
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Study reveals critical gaps in care for PCOS patients
May 17th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting highlighted significant gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) care, revealing widespread patient dissatisfaction and the urgent need for improved provider education and comprehensive treatment approaches.
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Preterm infant HRQOL: Long-term impacts and determinants
October 26th 2023A recent study was highlighted at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition that shed light on the long-term impact of very preterm birth on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of infants and identified key determinants.
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Pitocin in late stage labor for reduction of obstetrical hemorrhage
September 13th 2023Study authors from a poster highlighted at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting suggest that implementing a standardized oxytocin infusion protocol may increase patient safety, while simultaneously reducing the rate of postpartum hemorrhage.
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Recognizing the importance of aesthetics in cesarean section closures
September 12th 2023In a poster featured at the 2023 Society for OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting, study investigators underline the importance of aesthetics in cesarean section closures as both providers and patients.
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What's new from the Society of Family Planning?
June 13th 2023Sadia Haider, MD, MPH, talks about the latest guidelines from the Society of Family Planning regarding contraception for trans patients, RH testing during pregnancy, and Depo-Provera self-administration at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.
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Haywood Brown, MD, on the current landscape of maternal mortality in the United States
May 22nd 2023At the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, Haywood Brown, MD, discusses the current maternal mortality rate in the United States, as well as disparities affecting different racial and ethnic groups.
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