Morgan Ebert is managing editor of Contemporary OB/GYN® and Contemporary Pediatrics®. She 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 mebert@mjhlifesciences.com.
A 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.
A study recently published in Nature Mental Health found how social stress in adolescence can have long-lasting effects in female mice, with implications for postpartum depression (PPD) in humans.
A recently published study in JAMA sought to determine if there is a link between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and children’s risk of developing autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.
Overweight or obese mothers face challenges in breastfeeding and breastfeeding duration, according to new research presented in a poster session at the NAPNAP 2024 National Conference on Pediatric Health Care in Denver, Colorado.
Online orders began this week for the first over the over-the-counter contraceptive, Opill (norgestrel; Perrigo).
The federal agencies announced the availability of additional doses of nirsevimab-alip (Beyfortus; Sanofi) for infants at high-risk of infection.
A 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.
A recent study presented at the 2023 American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition evaluated how clinicians can ask patients' sexual orientation and gender identity for EHR documentation.
Study 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.
In 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.
Sadia 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.
In this video interview, experts provide a synopsis of their presentation about technology and obstetric care at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.
At 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.
Anne Banfield, MD, discusses the highlights from her presentation on primary HPV screening at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.
Genevieve Neal-Perry, MD, PhD, talks about the recent approval of fezolinetant (Veozah; Astellas Pharma) and her latest phase 3 research presented at the 2023 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting.
Fezolinetant (Veozah; Astellas Pharma) is now the first neurokinin 3 receptor antagonist approved for the treatment of vasomotor symptoms associated with menopause.
At the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting, presenters provided the benefits of breastfeeding, along with some useful tips for lactation and how to best help your breastfeeding patients.
Jonathan Miller, MD, pediatrician and chief of primary care, pediatrics, at Nemours Children's Health in the Delaware Valley, spoke about the latest data regarding early HPV vaccination in children as young as 9 at the 2023 Pediatric Academic Societies meeting.
Yasaswi Kislovskiy, MD, MSc, ob-gyn and reproductive infectious disease specialist, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, discusses the stigma around STDs/STIs and how clinicians can help spread awareness amongst their patients and their community.
Following voluntary market withdrawal from Covis Pharma, the FDA has decided to withdraw the approval of Makena and its generics for reducing the risk of preterm birth.
To close out Endometriosis Awareness Month in March, Rachel Cullifer, MD, discusses clinical pearls for diagnosis and treatment, as well as some common misconceptions about endometriosis.
In honor of Women's History Month, Beth Prairie, MD, MPH, chief medical officer, West Penn Hospital, shares her experience as a female in medicine and as a woman in leadership.
Millicent McCarren, MD, of Allegheny Health Network, sits down with Contemporary OB/GYN® to discuss tips, tricks, and clinical pearls for making sure your adolescent patients are coming in for their routine well woman visits.
Newly published data from a phase 3 study demonstrate the safety and efficacy of fezolinetant (Astellas) for treatment of VMS due to menopause.
In the study, investigators analyzed the Jada System in 800 patients from October 2020 to April 2022 across 16 hospitals in the United States. Results of the study were presented at the SMFM 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting in San Francisco, California.
A single oral dose of azithromycin in women in labor planning vaginal delivery significantly reduced the risk of maternal death and sepsis, according to study results presented at the SMFM 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting.
The US Food and Drug Administration has accepted the Biologics License Application (BLA) for a proposed biosimilar of denosumab (Prolia and Xgeva; Amgen) for treatment of various conditions.
In this interview, Michael Krychman, MD, a community-based gynecologist in Newport Beach, California, takes a look at 2022 advances within the contraceptive space, as well as looks toward the future.
The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) held its 51st Global Congress on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (MIGS) in Aurora, Colorado, from December 1 to 4, 2022.
Marco Taglietti, MD, president and CEO of Scynexis, sits with Contemporary OB/GYN® to discuss the recent approval of ibrexafungerp (Brexafemme) for the reduction in incidence of recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
