Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: RSV, elinzanetant, 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: RSV, elinzanetant, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, January 8 - Friday, January 12, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) RSV this year: Clinician insights and urgent vaccination strategies
In a recent panel, clinicians discussed rising cases of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), vaccination challenges, and the urgent need for public awareness and intervention strategies in the 2023 to 2024 season.
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2.) Elinzanetant shows safety, efficacy for management of vasomotor symptoms
Elinzanetant demonstrated positive safety and efficacy data in managing menopausal vasomotor symptoms, highlighting its potential as a treatment for improving women's quality of life during menopause.
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3.) Link revealed between infertility and midlife cardiovascular health
A recent study highlights how a history of infertility may signal decreased cardiovascular health in midlife, emphasizing the need for comprehensive risk assessments in female patients.
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4.) LACC trial sparks surge in open abdominal hysterectomy for cervical cancer
A recent study revealed a substantial rise in open abdominal hysterectomy following the Laparoscopic Approach to Cervical Cancer trial, impacting surgical approaches but not 30-day complications.
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5.) Disparities in maternal health linked to severe maternal morbidity
A recent study revealed that Black women, especially those facing extended travel distances for maternity care, are at a heightened risk of severe maternal morbidity, shedding light on needs for equitable maternal care policies 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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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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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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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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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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