Contemporary OB-GYN, Digital Edition, December 2009

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.

In this episode of Pap Talk, Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD, discusses the first successful hysterectomy performed using the MIRA surgical system.

A new study suggests a strong association between hyperinsulinemia and abnormal uterine bleeding, pointing to shared risk factors that could inform future prevention and treatment strategies.

A new study shows extrauterine cerebellar ultrasound is a reliable, low-cost method to assess gestational age after fetal or neonatal death, especially in low-resource settings.

Vaccinating pregnant women at least 5 weeks before delivery significantly improves transplacental transfer of respiratory syncytial virus antibodies, offering better early protection for infants.