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Designing your patient’s prenatal care “PATH”Recommendations for maternity care professionals based on MiPATH.
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Factors that may lead women with PCOS to develop type 2 diabetesResults of a cross-sectional study detail characteristics among women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) who develop type 2 diabetes.
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Regulation needed for health care AIGood machine learning practices’ are needed to address the unique social, legal, and ethical concerns potentially raised by artificial intelligence (AI).
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COVID-19 and pregnancy: An updateFour years into the COVID-19 pandemic, what we know about the novel coronavirus and pregnancy has evolved. Find out what we've learned thus far.
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Long-acting reversible contraceptive use among adolescentsMany barriers lead to low rates of use of LARCs.
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HDPs linked to worsened risk of chronic hypertension later in lifeDr. Gregory Weiss provides perspective on a recent study suggesting women with gestational hypertension were at an increased risk of chronic hypertension later in life.
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Solutions for spinal headachesCurbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside the ob-gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women. In this installment, we learn more about the diagnosis and management of headaches in postpartum patients.
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What has changed in the RSV prevention landscape?An abnormal surge in RSV was observed in the spring and fall 2022 seasons, but new immunizations offer protections previously unavailable.
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How to Improve Physician WellnessThere are important issues that doctors can address head-on to gain professional and personal wellness.
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Diet of mother’s milk vs formula has no effect on preterm infant microbiomeFor preterm infants, clinical outcomes from microbial mechanisms are not affected by a diet of only human milk compared to bovine milk formulas or fortifiers.
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Cytomegalovirus: What every physician needs to knowLearn about the epidemiology, transmission, clinical signs, and more of cytomegalovirus, also known as Human herpesvirus 5.
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NAID report shows maternal COVID-19 vaccination protects newbornsNew research led by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases reveals sustained antibody levels in infants born to vaccinated mothers, underscoring the importance of maternal vaccination in safeguarding newborns against COVID-19.
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Perimenopausal abnormal uterine bleedingThe challenge of diagnosis occurs in distinguishing “normal” from “abnormal” in a time of rapid and dynamic change.
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England eliminates mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis BIn doing so, the country met the new target of the World Health Organization.
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Fresh ideas, workarounds during pandemic can increase access to contraceptionThe pandemic has forced us to get more creative in managing patients’ needs, especially when it comes to contraception
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Abdominal entry in laparoscopic surgeryAlthough major complications are rare, laparoscopic abdominal entry is the most dangerous part of any laparoscopic procedure.
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Analytics for advanced care successData analytics allows providers to gain insights from performance management measures and metrics that hold the clues to financial viability under risk-based and pay-for-performance contracts. By embracing advanced analytics, hospitals and health systems can accelerate their path to value.
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Newborn with fevers and tremors: What's the diagnosis?His mother’s past medical history is significant for preeclampsia, previous opiate, and cocaine abuse, and current tobacco use, and she was incarcerated during the pregnancy. What's the diagnosis?
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Diagnosis and Management of Primary DysmenorrheaPrimary dysmenorrhea is a prevalent, underdiagnosed, but treatable condition.
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Birth control authority grows to pharmacistsAn increasing number of pharmacists are now prescribing birth control, further expanding their role as public health service providers.
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COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces risk of infant infectionA booster dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy increases protection of infants from infection and related hospitalization.
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New records-sharing rule could have damaging side effectErrors in patient records are surprisingly common, so easing access to them could harm outcomes.
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Vulvovaginal disease in the inpatient setting: Part 2In part 2 of this review, more vulvovaginal diseases are examined.
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“I want to do this for my baby”: The woes of pregnancy and addictionSubstance use disorder may prove to be a significant issue for some mothers. In this article, experts discuss a case of addiction in pregnancy, analyzing the patient's medical history and psychosocial state.
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Why I started a pharmaceutical companyPublished as a promotional supplement to Contemporary OB/GYN.
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Combined hormonal contraceptives merit risk assessment in patients with obesityCombined hormonal contraceptives such as the combined oral contraceptive pill, the patch, and the vaginal ring each have unique considerations for use in patients with obesity.
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Safety of cefazolin has been underestimated for GBS prophylaxis during laborBoth undertreatment and overtreatment were common in this cohort of penicillin-allergic pregnant women with Group B Streptococcus (GBS).
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Panel discussion: Impacts of climate change on women's healthSenior Editor Angie DeRosa sat down Drs. Bekkar, DeNicola, Pandipati and Abel to discuss findings from a recent study on the association with air pollution and heat exposure with adverse obstetrical outcomes, such as preterm birth and stillbirth.
