Gynecologic oncology: benefits of current genetic research

Article

Cancer research has been given a boost by some exciting research in genetics. Findings presented at the AACR annual meeting have important clinical implications for the practicing ob/gyn.

Newsletter

Get the latest clinical updates, case studies, and expert commentary in obstetric and gynecologic care. Sign up now to stay informed.

Subscribe Now!
Recent Videos
Ousseny Zerbo, PhD, highlights benefits of influenza vaccination during pregnancy | Image Credit: divisionofresearch.kaiserpermanente.org.
Experts highlight infant health benefits from minor diet changes in pregnancy | Image Credit: ohsu.edu.
How the impact of maternal diet on infant health is strengthened in late pregnancy | Image Credit: ohsu.edu.
Experts discuss how maternal diet during pregnancy impacts infant development | Image Credit: ohsu.edu.
Researchers highlight risks of breastfeeding while taking Levetiracetam | Image Credit: uwaterloo.ca.
Study finds no causal link between maternal health in pregnancy and autism risk | Image Credit: med.nyu.edu/faculty.
Mirvie's RNA platform revolutionizes detection of fetal growth restriction | Image Credit: wexnermedical.osu.edu
Integrase inhibitors not linked to neonatal weight | Image Credit: linkedin.com
Dr. Thomas outlines the future of the Safe Baby Safe Moms program | Image Credit: medstarhealth.org.
How the Safe Baby Safe Moms program transforms maternal and child health | Image Credit: medstarhealth.org.
Related Content
C-section birth linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia | Image Credit: © jarun011 - © jarun011 - stock.adobe.com.

C-section birth linked to increased risk of childhood leukemia

Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor
July 10th 2025
Article

A large Swedish study reveals a 21% higher risk of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in children born via planned cesarean section compared to vaginal delivery.

Read More

Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole not found to increase infant birth weight in HIV cases | Image Credit: © annaperevozkina - © annaperevozkina - stock.adobe.com.

Trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole not found to increase infant birth weight in HIV cases

Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor
July 9th 2025
Article

A recent randomized trial found no significant improvement in birth weight or key birth outcomes from antenatal trimethoprim–sulfamethoxazole prophylaxis in human immunodeficiency virus-positive pregnant women.

Read More

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk | Image Credit: © Africa Studio - © Africa Studio - stock.adobe.com.

Prenatal air pollution exposure linked to higher childhood obesity risk

Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor
July 1st 2025
Article

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.

Read More

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: breast cancer prevention, uUTI trial, and more | Image Credit: © Aleksey 159 - © Aleksey 159 - stock.adobe.com.

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: breast cancer prevention, uUTI trial, and more

Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor
June 27th 2025
Article

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.

Read More

Prenatal mycotoxin exposure linked to lower birthweight | Image Credit: © Wanmongkhol - © Wanmongkhol - stock.adobe.com.

Prenatal mycotoxin exposure linked to lower birthweight

Celeste Krewson, Assistant Editor
June 23rd 2025
Article

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.

Read More

Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort | Image Credit: © Francesco Scatena - stock.adobe.com.

Prenatal exposure to PFAS linked to higher adolescent blood pressure in diverse birth cohort

Morgan Ebert, Managing Editor
June 19th 2025
Article

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.

Read More

© 2025 MJH Life Sciences

All rights reserved.