Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: maternal vaccination, intrapartum fever, 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 vaccination, intrapartum fever, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, November 13 - Friday, November 17, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) The importance of maternal vaccination
Robert H. Hopkins, Jr, MD, discusses the importance of pregnant women receiving vaccines against respiratory diseases to protect themselves and their infants.
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2.) Managing intrapartum fever: Ampicillin vs ampicillin and gentamicin
Discover key findings from a recent study suggesting increased risks with ampicillin treatment for intrapartum fever, emphasizing the importance of considering ampicillin and gentamicin for comprehensive management of clinical chorioamnionitis during childbirth.
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3.) Recurrent severe maternal morbidity: Risks in subsequent pregnancies
Dig into the latest research exposing the hidden dangers of recurrent severe maternal morbidity in subsequent pregnancies.
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4.) Smart Women’s Choice faces federal court order to halt unlawful contraceptive distribution
The US District Court for the District of Arizona issued an order against Arizona-based company Smart Women’s Choice, Inc, following a complaint by the US Department of Justice, alleging the distribution of unapproved new drugs in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
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5.) Catch-up HPV test offers high predictability for cervical cancer risk in older women
A recent study suggests that a catch-up HPV test may significantly enhance cervical cancer prediction for women aged 65 and older, potentially addressing issues in existing screening programs and reducing the risk of cervical cancer development.
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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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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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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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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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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