Dr. Somi Javaid provides advice for sexual health care
February 20th 2025Somi Javaid, MD, FACOG, urges clinicians to prioritize sexual health care through specialized training or referrals, highlighting the importance of patient empowerment and emerging treatments such as testosterone therapy and pelvic floor health tools.
How advancements in IVF are impacting embryologist workload and patient care
February 14th 2025As in vitro fertilization procedures evolve with new technologies and extended embryo care, embryologists face increasing workloads, higher stress levels, and the challenge of maintaining precision, leading to concerns about burnout and efficiency in the lab.
Study finds no causal link between maternal health in pregnancy and autism risk
February 14th 2025New research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine reveals that maternal health conditions during pregnancy are correlated with autism risk but are not a direct cause, highlighting the role of genetic and familial factors.
Screening-to-diagnosis interval vital for gestational diabetes outcomes
February 1st 2025Timely diagnosis of gestational diabetes is crucial for optimal maternal and fetal health, but a recent study highlights demographic disparities in screening delays and the need for further research on potential health impacts.
Study explores the limits of neighborhood data in predicting preterm birth
January 31st 2025Daniel L. Kuhr, MD, maternal fetal medicine fellow at Mount Sinai, discusses the role of neighborhood-level indices in predicting spontaneous preterm birth risk and why individual patient characteristics remain the key factor.
New guidelines show better outcomes for managing hematological malignancies in pregnancy
January 24th 2025Discover updated strategies for treating leukemia and lymphomas during pregnancy, emphasizing delayed delivery, chemotherapy safety, and multidisciplinary care for optimal maternal and fetal health.
Contraceptive trends indicate reduced hormone use and rise in natural methods
January 21st 2025A recent study reveals shifts in contraceptive preferences, highlighting increased use of natural family planning, declining reliance on hormonal methods, and the need for better access to reliable information.
Radon exposure linked to increased risk of gestational diabetes
January 20th 2025A new study reveals that high radon exposure, especially when combined with smoking or air pollution, significantly raises the risk of gestational diabetes, highlighting the impact of environmental factors on maternal health.
Building Physician-Patient Trust to Increase Timely Screening Rates
January 16th 2025Kameelah Phillips, MD, FACOG, NCMP, discusses how health care providers (HCPs) can empower patients to advocate for their health during cervical cancer and sexually transmitted infection (STI) screenings by building trust, fostering open communication about sensitive topics, and striking a balance between sensitivity and thorough screening practices.
ASCCP guidelines highlight critical information for extended HPV genotyping
January 15th 2025Discover how the updated 2024 American Society for Colposcopy and Cervical Pathology guidelines integrate extended human papillomavirus genotyping and precision medicine to enhance cervical cancer screening and risk management.
New trends in cervical cancer screening: Self-collection and barriers to adherence
January 10th 2025Jeff Andrews, MD, FRCSC, discusses troubling trends in cervical cancer mortality and how self-collection could address key barriers to screening, based on a recent BD survey conducted across 4 countries.