First US national HPV conference highlights advances in cancer prevention
April 24th 2025Leeya Pinder, MD, MPH, highlights a national conference to spotlight the role of human papillomavirus in cancer, emphasizing vaccination, screening innovations, and collaborative efforts to eliminate cervical cancer.
Managing Patient Experiences During and After IUD Placement
April 15th 2025Panelists discuss how environmental modifications based on patient preferences are crucial during intrauterine device (IUD) placement, including verbal comfort, adjusted lighting, distractions, and heating pads. They emphasize that physician rapport significantly impacts pain perception, acknowledging that postprocedure discomfort can last for days. They also ensure that patients receive comprehensive management guidelines and contact information for follow-up support.
Addressing the Patient/Provider Disconnect in Reported Pain
April 8th 2025Panelists discuss how physicians consistently underestimate intrauterine device (IUD) placement pain compared to patients’ reported experiences. They emphasize that addressing this disparity requires physician humility, community education initiatives, and adherence to standardized guidelines such as the CDC’s updated 2024 pain management recommendations.
Jihong Liu, ScD, highlights adverse perinatal outcomes linked to the COVID pandemic
April 7th 2025New research reveals that both COVID-19 infection and broader pandemic-related stressors significantly impact pregnancy outcomes, including increased rates of preterm birth, low birth weight, and neonatal intensive care unit admissions.
Experts highlight infant health benefits from minor diet changes in pregnancy
April 7th 2025Small dietary changes such as switching to whole grains and choosing healthier drinks can support fetal brain development and set the stage for lifelong health, according to Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD.
Connie Stark, RNC, PNC, provides fertility preservation insights for endometriosis patients
April 7th 2025Discover how in vitro fertilization, egg freezing, and fertility coaching support women with endometriosis, as patient April Christina shares her journey and expert Connie Stark, RNC, PNC, provides essential guidance.
How the impact of maternal diet on infant health is strengthened in late pregnancy
April 4th 2025New research from Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD, suggests that a mother's diet in the third trimester, particularly its glycemic index, plays a key role in infant mental health at 6 months, highlighting the importance of prenatal nutrition.
Experts discuss how maternal diet during pregnancy impacts infant development
April 3rd 2025A new study from Elinor L. Sullivan, PhD, and Elizabeth K. Wood, PhD, highlights how the glycemic quality of a mother’s diet, particularly in the third trimester, may influence an infant’s risk for future mental health concerns.