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, October 23 - Friday, October 27, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Cervical cancer cases rising in regions with health inequity
The annual percentage changes of cervical cancer incidence and mortality in Appalachian Kentucky from 2009 to 2019 were 2.9% and 4.5% respectively.
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2.) Maternal comorbidity associated with cesarean birth
In a recent study, patients with a higher maternal comorbidity score were at an increased risk of cesarean delivery.
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3.) Therapeutic touch and music improve sleep during menopause
In a recent study, therapeutic touch and music independently improved sleep quality in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women.
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4.) Enhancing contraceptive use among female smokers
Women of reproductive age often use combined hormonal contraceptives, which are available orally, as a vaginal ring, or as a transdermal patch. However, CHCs are associated with increased risks of venous thromboembolism and myocardial infarction (MI).
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5.) How reactive oxygen species impact cervical cancer risk
In a recent study, an association was found between reactive oxygen species and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia.
Reducing multifetal pregnancy through publicly funded IVF programs
April 26th 2024Learn how a mandatory elective single-embryo transfer policy in publicly funded in vitro fertilization programs significantly decreases multifetal pregnancy rates, offering insights into mitigating risks in assisted reproduction.
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S1E4: Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf: Pandemics, pathogens and perseverance
July 16th 2020This episode of Pap Talk by Contemporary OB/GYN features an interview with Dr. Kristina Adams-Waldorf, Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Adjunct Professor in Global Health at the University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine in Seattle.
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Higher preterm birth risk found following cesarean delivery at full dilation
March 26th 2024Recent research highlights an association between cesarean delivery at full dilation and increased risk of subsequent preterm birth, prompting further investigation into childbirth practices and outcomes.
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Unveiling the complexities of preterm birth risk from nativity, ethnicity, and race
March 22nd 2024A recent study dissected the relationships between maternal nativity, ethnicity, and race in influencing preterm birth rates, shedding light on disparities and suggesting avenues for future research.
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