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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.

Amy Taneja, MD, discusses the results of the RUBY study, which evaluated the efficacy of the JADA device in women with postpartum bleeding and postpartum hemorrhage.

In a recent study, increased rates of precocious puberty were observed during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to prior years.

In a recent study, high rates of reinfection were seen among patients who tested positive for Trichomonas vaginalis.

A targeted, collaborative approach to reduce length of stay (LOS) after cesarean or vaginal delivery resulted in a significant and sustained decrease in mean postpartum LOS without compromising patient safety, according to a poster featured at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting, held in Chicago, Illinois.

Results from a case study analysis submitted during the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, highlight the potential of ketamine as a potential alternative to traditional antidepressants for postpartum depression (PPD) treatment.

Bivalent COVID-19 vaccines by both Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech are no longer authorized for use in the United States.

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.

In a recent study, increased rates of risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy guideline adherence was observed in gynecologic oncologists compared to general gynecologists.

In a recent study, improvements in symptom severity and quality of life scores at years 1, 2, and 3 were seen in patients receiving hysterectomy, myomectomy, or uterine artery embolization.

In a recent study, reduced rates of iron anemia were found among patients who received iron supplementation during prenatal visits.

In a recent study, patients unable to reach clinics for abortion services were able to receive the necessary care through telehealth medication abortion services.

In a recent study, efficacy and acceptability was found in patients with a favorable cervix who received an extended balloon labor induction.

The effects of GARDASIL 9 (Human Papillomavirus 9-valent Vaccine, Recombinant) in patients aged 9 to 15 years has indicated efficacy, according to a recent long-term follow-up study.

In a recent study, effective contraceptive use was decreased among women enrolled in both Medicaid and Medicare compared to Medicaid only.

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.

In a recent study, stroke was more common among women within 12 months after delivery if infertility treatment was administered.

From a virus that had no treatment options, to one that may be prevented in two different modalities, clinicians are hoping to see a reduction in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) incidence rates, starting this fall.

In a recent study, gestational diabetes outcomes were similar between individuals receiving group prenatal care and those receiving individual prenatal care.

In a recent study, increased rates of gestational weight gain were observed during the first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although gout was not associated with hearing loss, hyperuricemia was significantly linked to impairment.

In a recent study, adverse maternal and child outcomes associated with maternal postnatal depression were reduced by selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor use.

In a recent study, patients were more likely to receive contraceptive counseling following a telephone-based intervention documented in electronic medical records.

In a recent study, nanostructured lipid carriers loaded with hypericin and dispersed in hydrogels were effective at managing candida albicans.

In a recent study, mental health disorders were associated with increased risks of cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among women who were pregnant or up to 1 year postpartum.

The Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC) Calculator will be available as a standalone tool and as a part of the VBAC counseling plans and Scheduling for Repeat Cesarean plans.

In a recent study, the most effective model for predicting postpartum hemorrhage in patients with pernicious placenta previa used a logical least absolute shrinkage and selection operator adopting risk factors of ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging.

In a recent study, infants born to mothers with excessive gestational weight gain at gestational diabetes mellitus diagnosis had increased risks of large for gestational age and macrosomia.