Study finds no increased stress urinary incontinence recurrence risk from childbirth
March 11th 2024A recent meta-analysis challenged common clinical assumptions, finding no increased risk of stress urinary incontinence recurrence or need for reoperation after subsequent pregnancy and childbirth following a midurethral sling procedure.
Lack of association found between vitamin D and miscarriage risk
March 8th 2024Investigating the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels and miscarriage risk, a recent study utilizing mendelian randomization analysis found minimal causal association, suggesting no significant impact of vitamin D deficiency on miscarriage risk.
Fish and omega-3 supplement intake found lacking in pregnant women
March 8th 2024A recent study highlighted the disparity between dietary recommendations and actual intake of fish and omega-3 supplements among pregnant women, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions to address this shortfall.
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.
NIH study finds long-acting ART safe for HIV suppression in adolescents
March 7th 2024Research presented at the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections reveals that long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy provides improved HIV suppression with minimal adverse effects, offering a promising alternative for adolescents and individuals struggling with daily oral regimens.
HIV remission among children reported over 1 year after treatment interruption
March 7th 2024Research presented at the 2024 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections reveals that 4 children, treated with antiretroviral therapy within 48 hours of birth, have achieved over a year of HIV remission.
Evaluating GeneXpert point-of-care testing for STIs
March 6th 2024A recent study assessed the effectiveness of GeneXpert point-of-care testing in detecting chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and trichomonas, revealing promising results but highlighting concerns over sensitivity rates, particularly for trichomonas.
Study finds AI tool MySTIRisk effectively identifies high-risk STI subgroups
March 5th 2024A recent study revealed the effectiveness of the AI tool MySTIRisk in pinpointing high-risk subgroups for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, shedding light on improved risk assessment and testing accessibility.
Dexamethasone dosage in preterm births: Efficacy found from 5-mg dose
March 5th 2024A recent study compared the efficacy and safety of 5-mg versus 6-mg doses of dexamethasone in preventing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm births, shedding light on dosage optimization for improved neonatal outcomes.
Risk of graft loss in pregnant kidney transplant recipients
March 5th 2024A study examines the association between donor types and obstetrical and graft morbidity risks among pregnant kidney transplant recipients, revealing increased short- and long-term graft loss risk from pregnancy after deceased donor kidney transplant compared to living donor kidney transplant.
Study: Amniocentesis doesn't increase hepatitis B transmission risk in infants
March 4th 2024A recent study finds that, contrary to previous concerns, amniocentesis does not heighten the risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus among infants following a standardized immunoprophylaxis schedule.
Assessing the impact of oxytocin use on postpartum hemorrhage
March 1st 2024A recent study reveals that while oxytocin dosage correlates with a slight uptick in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) risk, the use of oxytocin augmentation doesn't significantly increase PPH or blood loss when compared to patients with similar obstetric profiles.
Study: Antibiotic therapy reduces intraamniotic inflammation in second trimester idiopathic bleeding
March 1st 2024A recent study revealed the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in reducing intraamniotic inflammation among patients experiencing idiopathic bleeding in the second trimester of pregnancy, shedding light on potential management strategies for this condition.
Placental oxygenation's link to fetal brain volumes
February 29th 2024Discover how transverse relaxation time mapping, a sensitive magnetic resonance imaging-based technique, unveils the relationship between placental oxygenation and fetal brain development, shedding light on potential biomarkers for assessing fetal well-being.
Unveiling metabolic markers of Candida albicans infection
February 27th 2024Discover how metabolomics sheds light on potential biomarkers for early detection and treatment of Candida albicans-induced vulvovaginal candidiasis, offering crucial insights into the pathogenesis of this prevalent inflammatory condition.