Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: IVF, cUTIs, 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: IVF, cUTIs, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, February 19 - Friday, February 23, 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Alabama Supreme Court ruling halts IVF treatment at UAB
Following a landmark decision regarding the status of embryos, the University of Alabama at Birmingham has suspended in vitro fertilization services, sparking concerns over reproductive rights and health care access as experts grapple with the legal aftermath.
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2.) FDA approves enmetazobactam for treatment of cUTIs
Enmetazobactam (Exblifep; Orchid Pharma) gains FDA approval for treating complicated urinary tract infections in adults after demonstrating superiority over piperacillin-tazobactam in clinical cure and microbiological eradication in a global phase 3 trial.
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3.) Assessing Onclarity HPV assay safety and efficacy for cervical cancer screening
A recent study evaluated the safety and effectiveness of the Onclarity HPV assay in detecting high-grade cervical disease, presenting findings on its comparability to predicate assays and potential for cost-saving benefits in screening practices.
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4.) Study finds relugolix-CT Improves HMB in Black women
Recent research highlights the efficacy and safety of relugolix combination therapy in managing uterine fibroid-associated heavy menstrual bleeding specifically among Black women, demonstrating outcomes comparable to the broader population.
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5.) IVF deemed safe for obese women
Discover key findings from a comprehensive study on in vitro fertilization outcomes among women with obesity, shedding light on the importance of equitable access to fertility treatment regardless of body mass index.
Study finds reduced CIN3+ risk from early HPV vaccination
April 16th 2024A recent study found that human papillomavirus vaccination when aged under 20 years, coupled with active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2, significantly lowers the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or cervical cancer.
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Excessive gonadotropins in IVF: Effects on mosaicism and live birth
April 12th 2024A recent study revealed a correlation between high doses and prolonged duration of exogenous gonadotropin use during in vitro fertilization and increased embryonic mosaicism alongside diminished live birth rates, prompting reconsideration of dosage and duration protocols.
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Maternal history linked to uterine fibroid risk in Black women
April 11th 2024Delve into the findings of a recent study revealing the heightened risk of developing uterine fibroids among Black women with a maternal history of the condition, shedding light on crucial implications for patient care and advocacy.
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