In case you missed it: August 9 to August 13
It was a busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.
This week’s top articles included:
Expert panel develops criteria for COVID-19 placental infection
NIH recently convened an expert panel to develop standardized criteria to define placental COVID-19 infection.
Lichen sclerosus: Review of a vulvar dystrophy with malignant potential
This acquired chronic dermatosis has a 6- to 10-fold predilection for women, so it is especially relevant to a gynecologist’s practice.
Emergency department visits increase for fibroids, while hospital admissions decrease
Emergency department (ED) visits in women affected by leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids (UFs), are increasing, but hospital admissions for this patient population are decreasing, according to a study published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology.
SART data indicates rise in IVF use in 2022
April 24th 2024Dive into the latest statistics from the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, revealing a 6% increase in in vitro fertilization cycles and a surge in egg freezing, amidst a landscape of rising fertility service demand and evolving clinical practices.
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Hormone therapy safety: Study finds potential benefits for senior women
April 24th 2024A recent large-scale study challenged age-related concerns, suggesting hormone therapy may offer safety and even benefits for menopausal women aged over 65 years, aligning with The Menopause Society's 2022 Position Statement.
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