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S4E1: New RNA platform can predict pregnancy complications

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the past week and catch up on anything you may have missed.

IR nifedipine as effective as IV labetalol for severe hypertension in pregnancy

In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® sat down with Maneesh Jain, CEO of Mirvie, and Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, a new RNA platform that is able to predict pregnancy complications by revealing the biology of each pregnancy. They discussed recently published data regarding the platform's ability to predict preeclampsia and preterm birth.

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Testing protocols and general prevalence of STIs during COVID-19

A new review finds immediate release nifedipine offers comparable safety and efficacy to IV labetalol and hydralazine in managing severe hypertension during pregnancy.

No clear advantage of staples vs sutures found for cesarean closure in obese patients

April is STI Awareness Month, and as such, we are focusing on testing and increase of STDs in the pandemic, especially how women and minorities are affected.

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History-based screening accurately identifies eligibility for medication abortion

A new meta-analysis found no significant difference in wound complications between metal staples and subcuticular sutures for post-cesarean skin closure in obese patients.

Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Cervical screening, US fertility, and more

A new study finds that patient-reported screening methods are highly effective for determining medication abortion eligibility.

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S4E1: New RNA platform can predict pregnancy complications

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IR nifedipine as effective as IV labetalol for severe hypertension in pregnancy

Listen

Testing protocols and general prevalence of STIs during COVID-19

A new review finds immediate release nifedipine offers comparable safety and efficacy to IV labetalol and hydralazine in managing severe hypertension during pregnancy.

No clear advantage of staples vs sutures found for cesarean closure in obese patients

April is STI Awareness Month, and as such, we are focusing on testing and increase of STDs in the pandemic, especially how women and minorities are affected.

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History-based screening accurately identifies eligibility for medication abortion

A new meta-analysis found no significant difference in wound complications between metal staples and subcuticular sutures for post-cesarean skin closure in obese patients.