The most restrictive anti-abortion legislation in the U.S., SB 8 bans almost all abortions after 6 weeks of pregnancy, even in cases of sexual assault, rape, and abuse. The ruling blocks enforcement of SB 8 temporarily and it is unclear how long it will be in effect.
A study has found that women with a diagnosis of endometriosis have significantly greater depressive symptomatology, sexual distress, and catastrophizing than age-paired healthy women.
People are being diagnosed with chlamydia and gonorrhea at a higher rate than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Michael Krychman, MD, sat down with Alyssa Dweck, MD, gynecologist and Bonafide medical advisor to catch up at this year's North American Menopause Society (NAMS) Annual Meeting.
Sacituzumab govitecan-hziy resulted in a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in health-related quality of life compared with single-agent chemotherapy of physician’s choice in patients with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
Preemptive actions can limit a physician’s exposure to litigation.
The FDA has granted priority review to a supplemental biologics license application for the use of cemiplimab-rwlc in the treatment of patients with recurrent or metastatic cervical cancer whose disease progressed on, or after, chemotherapy.
A study published in The BMJ reveals that menopausal hormone therapy is not linked to an increased risk of developing dementia in women.
Hear from Visby’s Chief Medical Officer, Gary Schoolnik, MD, about the Sexual Health Click Test.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Fortini™, a formula meant for the nutritional needs of term infants with failure to thrive.
The US Food and Drug Administration created a new category for ZetrOZ's Acoustic Medicine device.
Here's what's coming up on Contemporary OB/GYN® this week.
It's been a busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.
A study in JAMA Network Open has found that prenatal analgesic opioid exposure of 5 or more weeks is associated with a slightly elevated risk of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children compared to exposure of 4 weeks or less.
A study released in JAMA reveals a 25% increase in cannabis use in pregnant women during the pandemic in the United States.
The agency wants to give clarity to the Health Breach Notification Rule.
Kaufman Hall believe hospitals across the country will lose about $54 billion in net incomes.
Noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT) uptake is significantly lower in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods compared to all other neighborhoods in the Netherlands, according to a study in the journal Prenatal Diagnosis.
About a quarter of healthcare providers report increased mortality rates due to ransomware.
For infants with milk allergies, finding a formula that won't cause a reaction is key to happy feeding times. Parents face a dizzying array of options. Here's a look at them.
Here's what's coming up this week on Contemporary OB/GYN®
Not only are chlamydia and gonorrhea 2 of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States, but people are being diagnosed with them at a higher rate than ever before, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Early exposure to peanuts has been shown to reduce the risk of peanut allergy. Is the same true with cow's milk?
CRISPR gene-editing technology holds the potential to usher in a new age in medicine, according to a featured speaker at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting, being held this week in Washington, D.C.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the leading cause of morbidity for women in the United States. Prior to the update in 2020, published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, there had been no formal guidelines from the American College of Cardiology (ACC)/American Heart Association (AHA) specifically addressing CVD in women since 2011.
When a woman goes through menopause, she is at accelerated risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to the 2020 statement on menopause and CVD risk from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Many women gain weight during menopause. Aging and lifestyle are the main factors, and women generally become less active as they go through midlife. At any age, it is known that burning fewer calories increases weight and fat mass. But what can providers do?
Rebecca Thurston, PhD, explains clinical research and strategies for undermining the power of vasomotor symptoms and insomnia to interrupt sleep.
“Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.” Samar R. El Khoudary, PhD, MPH, used Joni Mitchell’s popular song lyrics to introduce the crowd to her session, “Health is Where the Heart Is,” which addressed the connection between heart health and menopause.
Listen for influencer Jen Lincoln, MD, IBCLC's advice and perspective on why you should be on social media. Plus, how to get started at your institution.
