Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: hot flashes, dementia, and more

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: hot flashes, dementia, and more

Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, May 27 - Friday, May 31 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.

1.) Study links acute physical activity increases to hot flashes

Study links acute physical activity increases to hot flashes | Image Credit: © insta_photos - © insta_photos - stock.adobe.com.

New research reveals that acute increases in physical activity and ambient temperature can elevate the risk of both objective and subjective hot flashes in postmenopausal women.

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2.) Preeclampsia linked to elevated risk of young-onset dementia

Preeclampsia linked to elevated risk of young-onset dementia | Image Credit: © LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - © LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS - stock.adobe.com.

Recent research reveals a correlation between preeclampsia and heightened risk of young-onset dementia, shedding light on potential long-term consequences of this pregnancy complication.

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3.) Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported

Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported | Image Credit: © terovesalainen - © terovesalainen - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.

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4.) Major adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to long-term risk of kidney disease

Major adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to long-term risk of kidney disease | Image Credit: © peterschreiber.media - © peterschreiber.media - stock.adobe.com.

A recent study highlighted the significant association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and an elevated long-term risk of chronic kidney disease, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and monitoring.

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5.) Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield

Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield | Image Credit: cdc.gov

Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, highlights significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts and data-driven approaches to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States.

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