Contemporary OB/GYN week in review: vulvovaginal emergencies, ketamine for postpartum depression, 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: vulvovaginal emergencies, ketamine for postpartum depression, and more
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, September 11 - Friday, September 15, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) Vulvovaginal emergencies: diagnosis and treatment
Jermaine Gray, MD, provides some essential tips for various cases of vulvovaginal conditions that present in the emergency department, which was recently presented at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting.
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2.) The potential of ketamine to mitigate postpartum depression
Results from a case study analysis submitted during the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, highlight the potential of ketamine as a potential alternative to traditional antidepressants for postpartum depression (PPD) treatment.
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3.) Long-acting reversible contraception access for a Southern Texas border population
The IPP LARC program “allowed for the provision of LARCs for women who had limited to no funds or access, especially in the postpartum period,” according to study authors of a poster presented at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting in Chicago, Illinois.
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4.) Recognizing the importance of aesthetics in cesarean section closures
In a poster featured at the 2023 Society for OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting, study investigators underline the importance of aesthetics in cesarean section closures as both providers and patients.
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5.) Reducing postpartum length of stay following vaginal or cesarean delivery
A targeted, collaborative approach to reduce length of stay (LOS) after cesarean or vaginal delivery resulted in a significant and sustained decrease in mean postpartum LOS without compromising patient safety, according to a poster featured at the 2023 Society of OB/GYN Hospitalists Annual Clinical Meeting, held in Chicago, Illinois.
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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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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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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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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