This week on Contemporary OB/GYN®: Feb. 28 to March 4
What's coming to Contemporary OB/GYN® this week.
Increased access to immediate postpartum LARC improves birth outcomes
A cohort study in JAMA Pediatrics indicates that policies that increase access to immediate postpartum long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) improve birth outcomes.
Women with pelvic pain turn to social media for condition information, management
A survey in the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology revealed that patients with chronic gynecologic pain were twice as likely to use social media to understand or manage their condition than those without pain, at 37.8% vs 19.7% respectively.
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Fertility-assisted pregnancies more likely to deliver preterm
In the US, singleton neonates conceived by fertility treatment are significantly more likely to be born preterm than those conceived naturally, according to a cohort study in JAMA Network Open.
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Severe maternal morbidity linked to mental health risks post-delivery
April 26th 2024A recent study revealed that severe maternal morbidity during pregnancy increases the likelihood of mental health hospitalizations or emergency department visits up to 13 years post-delivery, emphasizing the need for mental health screening.
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FDA approves updated label for Biktarvy against HIV-1
April 26th 2024Gilead Sciences has announced FDA approval of an updated Biktarvy label, showcasing safety and efficacy data from a phase 1b trial, positioning it as a pivotal treatment option for pregnant individuals with HIV-1 and suppressed viral load.
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No link found between antenatal corticosteroids and child neurodevelopment
April 25th 2024A recent study found no link between antenatal corticosteroid administration and adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes in children aged 6 years or older, offering reassurance for late preterm delivery practices.
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