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Recent court cases have given rise to the question: does anyone have the right to patent genes?
Propranolol may lower stroke risk in women with migraines
A new study suggests that propranolol, a beta blocker used for migraine prevention, is linked to a reduced risk of ischemic stroke in women with migraine.
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Pap Talk S4E15: MIRA surgical system for hysterectomy with Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD
In this episode of Pap Talk, Jean Dubuisson, MD, PhD, discusses the first successful hysterectomy performed using the MIRA surgical system.
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Unplanned cesarean delivery linked to higher risk of postpartum depression
Nicola F. Tavella, MPH, dives into his team's research on postpartum depression and unplanned cesarean delivery, which was presented at SMFM's 2025 Pregnancy Meeting.
How Individually Identifying More HPV Types Enables Better Patient Management and More Precise Care
Microplastics and nanoplastics found in higher concentrations in preterm placentas
Researchers have identified higher concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics in the placentae of infants born prematurely compared to those born at term, a new study finds.
Study: Homicide and suicide are leading causes of maternal death in the United States
A new study presented at the SMFM 2025 Pregnancy Meeting found that homicide and suicide are the leading causes of maternal death in the United States.