Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: mifepristone, bacterial vaginosis, 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: mifepristone, bacterial vaginosis, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, February 26 - Friday, March 01 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Walgreens and CVS to distribute mifepristone
Walgreens and CVS pharmacies are set to dispense mifepristone in select states, aiming to address legal complexities and enhance accessibility amidst ongoing regulatory and legal battles.
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2.) Demystifying bacterial vaginosis: Understanding, treatment, and breaking stigmas
Misunderstandings surrounding bacterial vaginosis can delay treatment, but advancements such as XACIATO offer effective solutions, emphasizing the importance of open communication and continued research for comprehensive women's health care.
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3.) Unveiling metabolic markers of Candida albicans infection
Discover how metabolomics sheds light on potential biomarkers for early detection and treatment of Candida albicans-induced vulvovaginal candidiasis, offering crucial insights into the pathogenesis of this prevalent inflammatory condition.
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4.) 6 Strategies to Improve Antenatal HIV, HBV, Syphilis Screening
A recent systematic review highlighted a half-dozen methods to improve antenatal STI screening in low- and middle-income countries in need of better options.
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5.) Placental oxygenation's link to fetal brain volumes
Discover how transverse relaxation time mapping, a sensitive magnetic resonance imaging-based technique, unveils the relationship between placental oxygenation and fetal brain development, shedding light on potential biomarkers for assessing fetal well-being.
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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S4E3: Myfembree for moderate-to-severe endometriosis pain: Potential for adolescents
March 2nd 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® Associate Editor Lindsey Carr sat down with Jessica Shim, MD, an attending at in the Division of Gynecology, Department of Surgery, Boston Children’s Hospital; Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts, to discuss Myfembree (relugolix, estradiol, and norethindrone acetate tablets; Myovant Sciences, Pfizer) and its possible approval in May 2022.
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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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No link found between prenatal cannabis use and childhood developmental delay
November 5th 2024In a recent study, offspring of women with cannabis use in early pregnancy confirmed by self-report or toxicology test were not at an increased risk of childhood early developmental delay up to the age of 5.5 years.
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