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In a recent study, the risks of autism and associated traits were reduced by adherence to a healthy prenatal diet, with plant-based diets showing the greatest effects.

Women with ovarian endometriomas or deep infiltrating endometriosis face a significantly higher risk of ovarian cancer, highlighting the need for increased awareness and research into these associations.

HPV vaccination coverage in Japan remains critically low despite the resumption of proactive recommendations by the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare, highlighting the need for stronger cervical cancer control measures.

A global survey highlights that female patients with psoriatic arthritis experience more tender joints, skin issues, and musculoskeletal tenderness than male patients, emphasizing the need for gender-sensitive treatment approaches.

A recent study found that hormone therapy use in breast cancer patients aged 65 years and older is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias.

A recent study reveals that maternal body mass index during pregnancy is associated with children's mid-childhood educational attainment, whereas maternal glucose status shows no significant impact.

A recent study reveals that nulliparous women have a higher incidence of postpartum hemorrhage compared to multiparous women, highlighting the need for targeted prediction models and early intervention strategies.

A recent study highlights the association between diabetes and complications from urogynecologic mesh implants, emphasizing the need for further research on glycemic control in affected patients.

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A recent study introduced a stratification tool to identify patients at higher risk for blood transfusion after laparoscopic myomectomy, highlighting key preoperative and intraoperative risk factors.

A recent study found that while vaginal micronized progesterone 200 mg twice daily does not prevent spontaneous preterm delivery after arrested preterm labor, it may benefit twin pregnancies.

A recent study highlights a significant increase in preterm delivery risk among patients using assisted reproductive technology who experience placental abruption.

A new study reveals that the mode of delivery, whether vaginal or cesarean, does not affect long-term sexual life satisfaction.

A recent study found that urinary incontinence does not impact cognitive performance in individuals aged under 70 years old.

A recent study highlights that pelvic floor muscle training can enhance sexual function in women, with significant improvements in arousal, lubrication, and orgasm.

Incorporating multiple clinically relevant parameters significantly reduces prediction errors in cervical dilation models compared to time-based models alone, as demonstrated in a recent study.

Effective management of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder during pregnancy involves comprehensive preconception counseling and meticulous perinatal planning, as highlighted in a recent study.

A meta-analysis of over 1 million pregnant women in China reveals a 30% anemia prevalence, with significant variations across regions, urban and rural areas, and trimesters.

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Mubashir S. Billah, MD, discusses a study presented at the 2024 AUA Annual Meeting, which evaluates the efficacy of AI-generated summaries against traditional human-written summaries in the field of incontinence research.

The statewide standing order policy in Massachusetts significantly increased emergency contraceptive fills at pharmacies, with a notable shift from levonorgestrel to ulipristal, according to a recent study.

A recent study reveals that medication abortions via telehealth with mailed medications are as effective and safe as traditional in-person care, offering a viable alternative for abortion services.

In an interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Bianca Hall, DO, MSCR, discusses the Supreme Court’s decision affirming mifepristone's safety and accessibility, emphasizing its role in providing comprehensive abortion care.

Serac Healthcare’s 99mTc-maraciclatide, a new radio-labelled tracer, gains FDA Fast Track Designation for its potential to improve non-invasive diagnosis of superficial peritoneal endometriosis in patients aged 16 and older.

A recent study reports increased use of nicotine replacement therapy over varenicline and bupropion among pregnant smokers, highlighting a need for more safety data.

A recent study reveals that individuals with rheumatoid arthritis face a higher risk of stroke and stroke-related mortality, with notable differences between men and women.

Inequities in maternal health, changes in maternal mortality tracking, and how methods from the CDC can lead to overestimations of maternal death.

A recent study reveals that expanding pregnancy prevention services in emergency department care may address the high incidence of unintended pregnancies.

A recent study reveals a significant increase in infant and neonatal mortality rates in Texas following the 2021 early-pregnancy abortion ban.

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