August in Review: Top stories on Contemporary OBGYN®
Take a look back at our most popular stories from August 2022.
Women's Preventive Services Initiative releases guidance for preventing obesity in midlife
The Women’s Preventive Services Initiative (WPSI) has released a new clinical guideline outlining their recommendations for preventing obesity among women in midlife.
Vivjoa approved for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis
Oteseconazole is a treatment option for those living with a previously unmet medical need.
Essentials of vulvovaginal dermatology
Correct terms and education can help normalize the conversation for patients.
Maternal mortality before and during COVID pandemic
Maternal deaths in the United States rose by a staggering 33% after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, which is a significantly higher percentage than the 22% overall excess death estimate linked to the pandemic, according to a research letter published in JAMA Network Open.
Cervical cancer screening guidelines for adolescents
Teenaged girls at average risk don’t need Papanicolaou tests, but some special populations do.
New ICD-10 codes to know before October
Changes for ICD-10 documentation codes that go into effect in October 2022.
Finding the best fit
Best practices on discussing birth control for adolescents.
How much money are you losing in unnecessary meetings?
Tips to avoid wasting time and optimize meetings you do need.
Chemoattractants in fetal membranes enhance leukocyte migration near term pregnancy
November 22nd 2024A recent study highlights the release of chemoattractants from human fetal membranes at term, driving leukocyte activation and migration, with implications for labor and postpartum recovery.
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Reproductive genetic carrier screening: A tool for reproductive decision-making
November 22nd 2024A new study highlights the efficacy of couple-based reproductive genetic carrier screening in improving reproductive decisions and outcomes, emphasizing its growing availability and acceptance among diverse populations.
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Early preterm birth risk linked to low PlGF levels during pregnancy screening
November 20th 2024New research highlights that low levels of placental growth factor during mid-pregnancy screening can effectively predict early preterm birth, offering a potential tool to enhance maternal and infant health outcomes.
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