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.
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, January 29 - Friday, February 2, 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Oteseconazole outperforms fluconazole in treating severe vulvovaginal candidiasis
A phase 3 trial demonstrated that oteseconazole (VIVJOA; Mycovia Pharmaceuticals) capsules exhibit improved therapeutic and mycological cure rates to fluconazole for treating severe vulvovaginal candidiasis.
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2.) How monoclonal antibodies revolutionize sexual health
Explore the potential of monoclonal antibodies for contraception and sexually transmitted infection prevention, providing a comprehensive review of their safety, efficacy, and pharmacokinetics.
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3.) Two-dose HPV vaccination postpartum shows efficacy
A recent study revealed a 2-dose regimen of human papillomavirus vaccination in postpartum individuals is as effective as a 3-dose approach, providing valuable insights into optimizing vaccination strategies against the virus.
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4.) The Guardians app shows efficacy for reducing perinatal depression
Preliminary findings suggest The Guardians mobile app, blending gaming and behavioral activation techniques, could be a solution for alleviating perinatal depression among pregnant women.
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5.) Dexmedetomidine found effective for reducing postpartum depression risk
A recent study revealed that early postpartum administration of dexmedetomidine significantly reduces the risk of postpartum depression among women with prenatal depression.
Prenatal SSRI or SNRI discontinuation not linked to adverse psychiatric outcomes
October 8th 2024In a recent study, similar rates of adverse psychiatric-related outcomes were reported among patients with discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors vs those without discontinuation.
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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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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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Physical intimate partner violence linked to decreases in cognitive performance
September 10th 2024A study presented at the 2024 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society, found that women who reported physical intimate partner violence also demonstrated decreased working memory performance over time.
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