Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: abortion bans, HPV vaccination, 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.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: abortion bans, COVID-19 vaccination, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, January 15 - Friday, January 19, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) The impact of abortion bans on physician and patient health
A recent study revealed negative impacts of practicing in a state with abortion care restrictions, leading to delayed care, worry over legal repercussions, and adverse mental health outcomes.
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2.) Unmet needs in HPV vaccination strategies
A comprehensive review highlighted challenges and research gaps in human papillomavirus vaccination, emphasizing the importance of targeted interventions and effective delivery strategies.
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3.) Study reveals disparities in breastfeeding support based on disability
A recent study using the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System highlighted lower rates of breastfeeding initiation and duration among women with disabilities, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
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4.) Racial and ethnic disparities found in gynecologic oncology clinical trial enrollment
A recent study revealed disparities in gynecologic oncology clinical trial enrollment, impacting the outcomes of underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
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5.) Unveiling the link between financial strain and lower urinary tract symptoms
A recent exposed the relationship between financial strain, underutilization of health care, and comorbidities, shedding light on the heightened risks.
Severe maternal morbidity linked to mental health risks post-delivery
April 26th 2024A recent study revealed that severe maternal morbidity during pregnancy increases the likelihood of mental health hospitalizations or emergency department visits up to 13 years post-delivery, emphasizing the need for mental health screening.
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S4E1: New RNA platform can predict pregnancy complications
February 11th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® sat down with Maneesh Jain, CEO of Mirvie, and Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, a new RNA platform that is able to predict pregnancy complications by revealing the biology of each pregnancy. They discussed recently published data regarding the platform's ability to predict preeclampsia and preterm birth.
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Study finds antihypertensive treatment reduces uterine fibroids risk
April 23rd 2024A recent study revealed that patients with untreated or new-onset hypertension face elevated chances of uterine fibroid diagnosis, underscoring the potential of antihypertensive therapy in mitigating this risk among midlife individuals.
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Unraveling preeclampsia: Insights into heterogeneity and intravascular inflammation
April 22nd 2024A recent study delved into the intricate clusters of term preeclampsia, shedding light on its diverse manifestations and the pivotal role of intravascular inflammation, paving the way for improved classification and management strategies.
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