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C-section birth linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia
A large Swedish study reveals a 21% higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children born via planned cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery.
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S2E2: Overcoming Racism and Unconscious Bias in OB/GYN
Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.
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Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk
A large European study finds that exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood overweight and obesity, especially in children aged 9 to 12 years.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: breast cancer prevention, uUTI trial, and more
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.
Oral sulopenem demonstrates non-inferiority to amoxicillin/clavulanate in phase 3 uUTI trial
Oral sulopenem (ORLYNVAH; Iterum Therapeutics) was non-inferior to amoxicillin/clavulanate for treating uUTIs in women, per the phase 3 REASSURE trial.
Prenatal mycotoxin exposure linked to lower birthweight
A new study finds that exposure to mycoestrogens during pregnancy may reduce birthweight and impair placental efficiency, with climate change expected to increase exposure risks.