Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: hot flashes, dementia, and more
Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: hot flashes, dementia, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, May 27 - Friday, May 31 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Study links acute physical activity increases to hot flashes
New research reveals that acute increases in physical activity and ambient temperature can elevate the risk of both objective and subjective hot flashes in postmenopausal women.
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2.) Preeclampsia linked to elevated risk of young-onset dementia
Recent research reveals a correlation between preeclampsia and heightened risk of young-onset dementia, shedding light on potential long-term consequences of this pregnancy complication.
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3.) Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.
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4.) Major adverse pregnancy outcomes linked to long-term risk of kidney disease
A recent study highlighted the significant association between adverse pregnancy outcomes and an elevated long-term risk of chronic kidney disease, emphasizing the need for heightened awareness and monitoring.
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5.) Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield
Wanda 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.
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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S4E1: New RNA platform can predict pregnancy complications
February 11th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® sat down with Maneesh Jain, CEO of Mirvie, and Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, a new RNA platform that is able to predict pregnancy complications by revealing the biology of each pregnancy. They discussed recently published data regarding the platform's ability to predict preeclampsia and preterm birth.
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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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Improved maternal cardiac arrest management reported from Obstetric Life Support training
November 19th 2024A study found that Obstetric Life Support education significantly improves health care providers' readiness and outcomes in maternal cardiac arrest management, advocating for broader implementation.
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