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A retrospective analysis has found that comprehensive examination of shallow-sequenced, whole-genome cell-free DNA (cfDNA) allows for the incidental detection of maternal tumors, with relatively high precision.

The association between confined placental mosaicism (CPM) and prenatal growth and adverse pregnancy outcomes is significant, according to a literature review in the journal Human Reproduction Update.

Nemvaleukin alfa (Alkermes) was mostly well tolerated and indicated antitumor activity as both monotherapy and in combination with pembrolizumab among patients with advanced solid tumors, according to study results presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), held virtually from June 4-8.

Here's what you missed this week.

While physicians face many financial and legal risks, the elephant in the room is always your professional liability and the risk of a malpractice lawsuit. We start an in-depth look at the facts about these lawsuits including where they happen, who they happen to, and what they cost.

Besides sex hormone levels, predictors for the age at natural menopause (ANM) include irregularity of menstrual cycle, menopausal symptoms, life habits and socioeconomic factors, according to a retrospective study of 105 middle-aged women who kept bleeding diaries.

The student loan space can be an oftentimes daunting and unnecessarily complex space.

Healthy diets are known to reduce risks of chronic diseases, but what is known about their impact on common pregnancy complications?

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A report offers the first epidemiological data that applied new criteria for bronchopulmonary dysplasia.

An increasing number of pharmacists are now prescribing birth control, further expanding their role as public health service providers.

Due to the rarity of the disease and its variability in clinical presentation, the condition is hardly recognized by some health care professionals, leading to a delayed diagnosis.

“Promoting healthy weight gain during pregnancy is important for both pregnant people and their babies,” said Task Force member Aaron Caughey, MD, MPP, MPH, PhD, a professor and chair of ob/gyn at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland.

A plant-based or pescatarian diet—which includes fish and seafood—significantly reduces the odds of developing moderate-to-severe COVID-19, according to new research in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health.

The authors of the prospective study in the journal Health Technology Assessment believe the simple intervention has enormous potential to prevent more unintended pregnancies after emergency contraception.

What to look for this week on Contemporary OB/GYN®

Preoperative vitamin D deficiency adversely impacted early functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in postmenopausal women, according to a study from China.

Although fortification of expressed breast milk (EBM) via commercially available human milk fortifiers (HMF) has been shown to increase short-term weight and length among preterm very low-birth-weight (VLMW) neonates, widespread adoption of HMF is hampered by high cost and the increased risk of severe adverse events.

A pending prospective, multi-center study will assess whether mothers with cystic fibrosis can maintain their health if they become pregnant.

The researchers developed a potential model for using precision medicine to improve pregnancy outcomes.

“I believe in combinatorial immunotherapeutic regimens in an attempt to increase efficacy and durability of response,” said principal investigator Omid Hamid, MD, director of clinical research and immunotherapy at The Angeles Clinic and Research Institute in Los Angeles, an affiliate of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

It was a busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.

This list was compiled by Christine R. Isaacs, MD; and William M. Leininger, MD, as a supplement to their presentation from the 2021 American College for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting (ACSM), held virtually April 30-May 2.

We estimated that the likelihood of a defense verdict was essentially a 50/50 proposition.

Significant updates occurred in women’s health issues while the world was in survival mode.

Pediatricians, adolescent medicine physicians, and other youth providers can play a crucial role in mitigating this risk by supporting SMGD youth and their families and promoting resilience through inclusive and clinically, culturally competent care.

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare but potentially fatal condition characterized by hepatic failure.

The monikers “new mother’s thumb” or “mother’s wrist” stem from the increased incidence of this disorder seen during the third trimester of pregnancy and in the first few months after delivery, especially if breastfeeding.

Introducing Contemporary OB/GYN® Editorial Advisory Board member, Laura E. Riley, MD.

A qualitative study in the Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities has concluded that ethnic and racial considerations can have significant impact on patient experience of uterine fibroid (UF) diagnosis and management.