March 18th 2024
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East
July 19-20, 2024
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Patient, Provider, & Caregiver Connection: Individualizing Care in Multiple Sclerosis – Understanding Patient Challenges and the Role of Innovative Treatment
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Expert Illustrations & Commentaries™: Targeting Immune Cells to Treat Multiple Sclerosis
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15th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies™
May 11, 2024
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Community Practice Connections™: 14th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies
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4th Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health™
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Exploring Unmet Needs In Postpartum Depression – Making the Case for Early Detection and Novel Treatments
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Lack of association found between vitamin D and miscarriage risk
March 8th 2024Investigating the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels and miscarriage risk, a recent study utilizing mendelian randomization analysis found minimal causal association, suggesting no significant impact of vitamin D deficiency on miscarriage risk.
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Fish and omega-3 supplement intake found lacking in pregnant women
March 8th 2024A recent study highlighted the disparity between dietary recommendations and actual intake of fish and omega-3 supplements among pregnant women, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions to address this shortfall.
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Dexamethasone dosage in preterm births: Efficacy found from 5-mg dose
March 5th 2024A recent study compared the efficacy and safety of 5-mg versus 6-mg doses of dexamethasone in preventing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm births, shedding light on dosage optimization for improved neonatal outcomes.
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Risk of graft loss in pregnant kidney transplant recipients
March 5th 2024A study examines the association between donor types and obstetrical and graft morbidity risks among pregnant kidney transplant recipients, revealing increased short- and long-term graft loss risk from pregnancy after deceased donor kidney transplant compared to living donor kidney transplant.
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Study: Amniocentesis doesn't increase hepatitis B transmission risk in infants
March 4th 2024A recent study finds that, contrary to previous concerns, amniocentesis does not heighten the risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus among infants following a standardized immunoprophylaxis schedule.
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Assessing the impact of oxytocin use on postpartum hemorrhage
March 1st 2024A recent study reveals that while oxytocin dosage correlates with a slight uptick in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) risk, the use of oxytocin augmentation doesn't significantly increase PPH or blood loss when compared to patients with similar obstetric profiles.
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Study: Antibiotic therapy reduces intraamniotic inflammation in second trimester idiopathic bleeding
March 1st 2024A recent study revealed the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in reducing intraamniotic inflammation among patients experiencing idiopathic bleeding in the second trimester of pregnancy, shedding light on potential management strategies for this condition.
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Comparing IV and IM oxytocin for postpartum hemorrhage
February 27th 2024A recent investigation finds comparable safety and effectiveness between intravenous and intramuscular oxytocin administration, suggesting intramuscular administration may be preferable for postpartum hemorrhage prevention.
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Understanding patient perspectives on fetal malpresentation management
February 26th 2024A recent investigation sheds light on patient preferences and concerns regarding external cephalic version versus cesarean section for managing fetal malpresentation, revealing gaps in counseling and the desire for more information.
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Alabama Supreme Court ruling halts IVF treatment at UAB
February 22nd 2024Following a landmark decision regarding the status of embryos, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has suspended in vitro fertilization services, sparking concerns over reproductive rights and health care access as experts grapple with the legal aftermath.
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Study reveals link between opioid dosage and spontaneous preterm birth risk
February 21st 2024Recent research highlighted an association between the total dose of prescribed opioids during pregnancy and the heightened risk of spontaneous preterm birth, emphasizing the need for judicious opioid use in pain management for expectant mothers.
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Increased risk of preterm birth associated with opioid exposure during pregnancy
February 15th 2024A new study found that opioid morphine milligram equivalents dose prescribed in the 60 days prior to delivery date was significantly associated with a higher likelihood of spontaneous preterm birth.
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Decreased adolescent pregnancy and sexual health care during COVID-19 pandemic
February 13th 2024Adolescent pregnancy and sexual health care utilization declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating significant disruptions in reproductive health services for young females, as highlighted in a recent study published in Pediatrics.
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Study finds social inequity reduces neuraxial analgesia use in labor
February 7th 2024A recent study highlighted how racial disparities, exacerbated by structural racism, impact the administration of neuraxial analgesia during labor, underscoring the need for interventions to address social inequity in maternal health care access.
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Maternal nutrient intake and fetal growth
January 31st 2024Recent research led by David J. Rooney reveals that while folate, vitamin B12, and iron intake show no direct links to fetal parameters, lower maternal hemoglobin concentrations in late pregnancy are associated with faster fetal growth rates, larger birthweights, and increased placental weights.
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