Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: uterine bleeding, preterm birth, 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: uterine bleeding, preterm birth, 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 20 - Friday, May 24 2024), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) COVID-19 vaccination not linked to abnormal uterine bleeding
A recent study reveals no significant association between COVID-19 vaccination and the incidence of abnormal uterine bleeding among reproductive-aged women.
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2.) Accelerated biological aging linked to increased preterm birth risk
A recent study reveals a significant association between accelerated biological aging and preterm birth, highlighting the need for further research into this potential risk factor.
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3.) MRI and ultrasound models may reduce macrosomia risks in primigravid women
Utilizing magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasound models to predict fetal weight in primigravid women can significantly reduce macrosomia-related adverse outcomes, with MRI showing superior accuracy.
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4.) Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care
A recent study reveals that adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities have fewer visits to obstetrician-gynecologists and lower hormonal contraceptive use compared to their typically developing peers, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health services.
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5.) Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to know
Managing anti-obesity medications: Everything obstetrician-gynecologists need to know
An ACOG 2024 symposium highlighted how clinicians can work with patients at every life stage to address weight management, including the potential use of anti-obesity medications.
Study highlights need for interventions to prevent postpartum smoking relapse
January 21st 2025Smoking cessation during pregnancy not only reduces pregnancy complications but also lowers the risk of relapse and new smoking initiation in the first postpartum year, according to a recent study.
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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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Multidisciplinary care found key to managing blood cancers during pregnancy
January 13th 2025Evidence-based guidelines stress the importance of timely diagnosis, collaborative care, and maternal-infant safety in addressing the rising incidence of hematological malignancies in pregnancy.
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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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High opioid use disorder and severe maternal morbidity rates reported among Medicaid patients
January 8th 2025Pregnant patients with opioid use disorder enrolled in Medicaid face significantly increased risks of severe maternal morbidity, underscoring the need for targeted state Medicaid interventions.
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