Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: Maternal mortality, preeclampsia, 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: Maternal mortality, preeclampsia, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Rising US maternal mortality: Impact of surveillance practices
A recent study highlighted factors impacting increased maternal mortality rates in the United States, shedding light on the repercussions of altered surveillance methods on statistics accuracy.
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2.) Study finds maternal vascular indices predict preeclampsia at 36 weeks
Discover how maternal vascular indices at 35 to 37 weeks' gestation offer crucial predictive value for identifying preeclampsia risk.
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3.) Study finds reduced CIN3+ risk from early HPV vaccination
A recent study found that human papillomavirus vaccination when aged under 20 years, coupled with active surveillance for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2, significantly lowers the risk of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 3 or cervical cancer.
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4.) The benefits of concurrent fetal and maternal heart rate monitoring
A recent study revealed that employing maternal heart rate monitoring alongside fetal heart rate monitoring during labor significantly decreases the incidence of neonatal encephalopathy and severe neonatal acidemia.
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5.) Understanding combined oral contraceptives and breast cancer risk
Mitchell Creinin, MD, sheds lights on the association between combined oral contraceptives and breast cancer risk, offering valuable insights for clinicians and patients alike.
Recap on reproductive rights with David Hackney, MD, MS
December 20th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, we spoke with David Hackney, MD, MS, maternal-fetal medicine physician at Case Western Reserve University and chair of ACOG's Ohio chapter for a full recap of where restrictions on reproductive rights have been and where they're going.
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In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
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Statewide initiative improves opioid use disorder care for pregnant patients
January 29th 2025The Mothers and Newborns affected by Opioids - Obstetric initiative significantly increased screening, treatment access, and naloxone counseling for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder, enhancing care and reducing racial disparities.
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