Discussing low-dose aspirin use for preeclampsia prevention
August 5th 2024A study discussed by Tabby Khan, MD. MPH, reveals low rates of low-dose aspirin use among high-risk preeclampsia patients, highlighting the need for increased clinician awareness and better insurance coverage to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield
May 31st 2024Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, highlights significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts and data-driven approaches to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States.
Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in brachial plexus birth Injury
May 20th 2024Mary Claire B. Manske, MD, discusses her findings on the unexplained increased risk of brachial plexus birth injury among Black and Hispanic infants, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and further research.
Empowering ob-gyns to address sexual health concerns
May 18th 2024At the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, experts emphasized the importance of equipping ob-gyns with the knowledge and tools to address sexual health issues, including hyperactive sexual desire disorder, anorgasmia, and pelvic pain.
Mastering misoprostol: Comprehensive uses across trimesters
May 17th 2024Leanne R. McCloskey, MD, and Weronika A. Armstrong, MD, xplore the multifaceted applications of misoprostol in obstetrics, covering protocols, safety, and the impact on birth equity from early pregnancy loss to labor induction at ACOG 2024.
Navigating vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients
May 17th 2024Michelle Jacobson, MD, MHSc, FRCSC, shares critical perspectives on managing vasomotor symptoms in breast cancer patients at the recent ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, emphasizing the importance of tailored approaches amidst evolving treatment options and patient risks.
Fertility counseling for oncology patients
May 9th 2024Elina Melik-Levine, ARNP, highlights the importance of early discussions about fertility preservation, referral pathways, and addressing socioeconomic challenges in cancer care, emphasizing the role of Miami Cancer Institute's onco-fertility program.
Maximizing maternal health: The impact of exercise during pregnancy
April 29th 2024Discover the benefits of regular exercise during pregnancy, from reducing risks of adverse outcomes to improving psychologic symptoms, as discussed by Gabriela Dellapiana, MD, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
The importance of nipocalimab’s FTD against FNAIT
April 5th 2024Learn from Paige Meizlik, MD, MSTR, about the FDA's Fast Track Designation for nipocalimab, offering hope for addressing the critical unmet needs in treating fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia and advancing maternal-fetal immunology research.