Understanding the Rates of Unplanned Pregnancy in the United States
March 11th 2025Panelists discuss how nearly 46% of pregnancies in the US are unplanned. Although this rate has declined, the US still has one of the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies in the world, particularly affecting minority and disadvantaged communities.
Researchers highlight risks of breastfeeding while taking Levetiracetam
March 11th 2025Shirley Wang, a PhD student in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Waterloo, discusses the findings on Levetiracetam’s safety during breastfeeding and how mothers can make informed decisions about medication use and infant health.
New pSNM system empowers patients in urge urinary incontinence treatment
March 6th 2025Jannah Thompson, MD, FPMRS, discusses how the Neuspera sacral neuromodulation system encourages patient involvement, improving long-term treatment success and offering broader applicability for those with urge urinary incontinence.
Jannah Thompson, MD, highlights battery free device for UUI management
March 5th 2025A new study on the Neuspera sacral neuromodulation system reveals that 84% of patients experienced significant symptom improvement, offering a minimally invasive, battery-free solution for urgency urinary incontinence.
Anietie Aliu, PhD, discusses how to improve breast cancer screening disparities
March 3rd 2025A review of studies reveals that Black women face unique cultural, emotional, and health care-related barriers to breast cancer screening, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and inclusive research.
Dr. Somi Javaid provides advice for sexual health care
February 20th 2025Somi Javaid, MD, FACOG, urges clinicians to prioritize sexual health care through specialized training or referrals, highlighting the importance of patient empowerment and emerging treatments such as testosterone therapy and pelvic floor health tools.
How advancements in IVF are impacting embryologist workload and patient care
February 14th 2025As in vitro fertilization procedures evolve with new technologies and extended embryo care, embryologists face increasing workloads, higher stress levels, and the challenge of maintaining precision, leading to concerns about burnout and efficiency in the lab.
Study finds no causal link between maternal health in pregnancy and autism risk
February 14th 2025New research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine reveals that maternal health conditions during pregnancy are correlated with autism risk but are not a direct cause, highlighting the role of genetic and familial factors.
Screening-to-diagnosis interval vital for gestational diabetes outcomes
February 1st 2025Timely diagnosis of gestational diabetes is crucial for optimal maternal and fetal health, but a recent study highlights demographic disparities in screening delays and the need for further research on potential health impacts.
Study explores the limits of neighborhood data in predicting preterm birth
January 31st 2025Daniel L. Kuhr, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow at Mount Sinai, discusses the role of neighborhood-level indices in predicting spontaneous preterm birth risk and why individual patient characteristics remain the key factor.
New guidelines show better outcomes for managing hematological malignancies in pregnancy
January 24th 2025Discover updated strategies for treating leukemia and lymphomas during pregnancy, emphasizing delayed delivery, chemotherapy safety, and multidisciplinary care for optimal maternal and fetal health.