May 13th 2024
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East
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Community Practice Connections™: 14th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies
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4th Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health™
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Exploring Unmet Needs In Postpartum Depression – Making the Case for Early Detection and Novel Treatments
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Identifying Health Care Inequities in Screening, Diagnosis, and Trial Access for Breast Cancer Care: Taking Action With Evidence-Based Solutions
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16th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies™
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NIH: Intervention mitigates postpartum depression and anxiety risks
March 15th 2024A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals an intervention led by non-specialist providers during pregnancy significantly lowers postpartum depression and anxiety risks, especially crucial for women in resource-poor settings where mental health care access is limited.
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Surge of antidepressant use seen among female adolescents during COVID-19
March 7th 2024A study revealed a significant increase in antidepressant prescriptions among adolescents and young adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among female adolescents, indicating exacerbation of pre-existing mental health challenges.
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Study on PCOS and suicide risk reveals correlation
February 9th 2024A recent study revealed an 8.47-fold increased risk of suicide attempts among individuals with polycystic ovary syndrome, prompting the need for proactive mental health management in patients and improved tools for assessing health-related quality-of-life.
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Mental health risks highlighted for gender-diverse individuals
February 1st 2024A comprehensive study highlighted significant gender-related inequalities in long-term mental health conditions, emphasizing the need for improved healthcare support and inclusivity for transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse populations.
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Digital health interventions reduce postpartum anxiety and depression
January 4th 2024A recent meta-analysis reveals that digital health interventions significantly alleviate symptoms of postpartum anxiety and depression, underscoring their potential as accessible treatments for new mothers.
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Trauma-Sensitive yoga vs traditional therapy in treating military sexual-trauma in women
December 25th 2023A recent study reveals that Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, with its higher completion rates and significant symptom improvement, emerges as a promising and cost-effective alternative to cognitive processing therapy for addressing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women veterans affected by military sexual trauma.
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High rates of perinatal anxiety in women from low- and middle-income countries
November 24th 2023A recent comprehensive study reveals that 1 in 5 women in low- and middle-income countries grapple with perinatal anxiety disorders, shedding light on a critical yet often overlooked mental health challenge affecting maternal and infant outcomes in these regions.
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Maternal depressive symptoms before conception revealed in new study
November 10th 2023Explore the findings from a JAMA Network Open study, uncovering the stability of maternal depressive symptoms from pregnancy through 2 years postdelivery, highlighting a need for updated public health policies and timely interventions.
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The potential of ketamine to mitigate postpartum depression
September 11th 2023Results from a case study analysis submitted during the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, highlight the potential of ketamine as a potential alternative to traditional antidepressants for postpartum depression (PPD) treatment.
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