Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: maternal vaccination, intrapartum fever, 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: maternal vaccination, intrapartum fever, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) The importance of maternal vaccination
Robert H. Hopkins, Jr, MD, discusses the importance of pregnant women receiving vaccines against respiratory diseases to protect themselves and their infants.
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2.) Managing intrapartum fever: Ampicillin vs ampicillin and gentamicin
Discover key findings from a recent study suggesting increased risks with ampicillin treatment for intrapartum fever, emphasizing the importance of considering ampicillin and gentamicin for comprehensive management of clinical chorioamnionitis during childbirth.
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3.) Recurrent severe maternal morbidity: Risks in subsequent pregnancies
Dig into the latest research exposing the hidden dangers of recurrent severe maternal morbidity in subsequent pregnancies.
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4.) Smart Women’s Choice faces federal court order to halt unlawful contraceptive distribution
The US District Court for the District of Arizona issued an order against Arizona-based company Smart Women’s Choice, Inc, following a complaint by the US Department of Justice, alleging the distribution of unapproved new drugs in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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5.) Catch-up HPV test offers high predictability for cervical cancer risk in older women
A recent study suggests that a catch-up HPV test may significantly enhance cervical cancer prediction for women aged 65 and older, potentially addressing issues in existing screening programs and reducing the risk of cervical cancer development.
Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
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Link between reproductive life span and postmenopausal muscle mass
November 30th 2023A recent study in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, suggests that a longer reproductive life span and later age at menopause may be associated with a reduced risk of low handgrip strength in postmenopausal women.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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How physicians can boost COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Spanish-speaking pregnant individuals
November 29th 2023Discover the crucial findings from a recent study investigating vaccine decision-making among Spanish-speaking pregnant individuals, highlighting the pivotal role doctors play in dispelling vaccine hesitancy and fostering acceptance through targeted information dissemination and culturally sensitive approaches.
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NIDA study reports surge in pregnancy-associated drug overdose deaths
November 29th 2023Researchers from the National Institute on Drug Abuse unveil a 3-fold spike in drug overdose deaths among pregnant women aged 10 to 44 years between 2018 and 2021, highlighting pervasive barriers like discrimination and stigma hindering access to life-saving treatment.
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