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Myotonic dystrophy (DM) is the most comnmon muscular dystrophy seen in adults.
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C-section birth linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia
A large Swedish study reveals a 21% higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children born via planned cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery.
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S2E2: Overcoming Racism and Unconscious Bias in OB/GYN
Senior Editor Angie DeRosa and Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Drs. Vanessa Rogers and Shawna Nesbitt to discuss racism and unconscious bias in ob/gyn practice.
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Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk
A large European study finds that exposure to fine particulate matter during pregnancy may increase the risk of childhood overweight and obesity, especially in children aged 9 to 12 years.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: breast cancer prevention, uUTI trial, 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.
Prenatal mycotoxin exposure linked to lower birthweight
A new study finds that exposure to mycoestrogens during pregnancy may reduce birthweight and impair placental efficiency, with climate change expected to increase exposure risks.
Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort
In a recent study, prenatal PFAS exposure was linked to higher adolescent blood pressure, with stronger effects in boys and children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers.