This week on Contemporary OB/GYN®: Oct. 18 to Oct. 22

Oct 18, 2021

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Here's what to look for this week on Contemporary OB/GYN®.

This week's topics include:

Diagnosing and treating vaginal discharge

Inappropriate treatment is widespread among women with vaginitis symptoms, according to a study conducted in a community practice setting.

Moderna, Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 boosters recommended by FDA

The advisory panel is also scheduled to discuss Merck antiviral pill late next month.

Changes in menstrual cycle length could signal increased risk of atherosclerosis

Using data from SWAN DHS, investigators determined changes in menstrual cycle length prior to a woman's final menstrual period were associated with changes in carotid intima-media thickness and brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity.

Combined contraceptive pills may reduce risk of diabetes in PCOS

A pair of studies provide insight into the increased risk of dysglycemia among women with PCOS and the potential influence of combined oral contraceptive pills on this risk in a population-based cohort.

Cerebral palsy risk increased among children conceived in winter and spring

September 26th 2023

The Importance of Including Hemoglobinopathies as a Part of Carrier Screening Panels

September 15th 2023

CDC recommends Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine to protect newborns

September 26th 2023

Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 2

December 22nd 2022

The Importance of Including Hemoglobinopathies as a Part of Carrier Screening Panels

September 15th 2023

CDC recommends Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine to protect newborns

September 26th 2023

Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 2

December 22nd 2022

Racial disparities reported in endometrial cancer care

September 25th 2023

Oral menopause hormone therapy linked to increased risk of NAFLD

September 25th 2023

Cerebral palsy risk increased among children conceived in winter and spring

September 26th 2023

The Importance of Including Hemoglobinopathies as a Part of Carrier Screening Panels

September 15th 2023

CDC recommends Pfizer’s maternal RSV vaccine to protect newborns

September 26th 2023

Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 2

December 22nd 2022

Racial disparities reported in endometrial cancer care

September 25th 2023

Oral menopause hormone therapy linked to increased risk of NAFLD

September 25th 2023

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Bonus episode: Alternatives to hysterectomy & uterine-preserving options for fibroids, part 2

December 22nd 2022

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