In case you missed it: Dec. 28 to Jan. 1
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.
This week’s top articles included:
Dental dilemmas in pregnancy
Curbside Consults delivers expert perspectives from physicians outside of the ob/gyn specialty to provide insight into various health issues affecting pregnant women, about which they are experts. This new section is the brainchild of Editorial Advisory Board member Christine Isaacs, MD.
Readers React: The future of gynecologic robotic surgery
Elizebeth Harmon, MD, MBA, FACOG shares her thoughts on an article from Contemporary OB/GYN®'s November issue.
A look back at our top cases
Being named in a lawsuit does not always mean a medical error was made. Most claims are dropped, dismissed, or withdrawn, and trials are often won by the physician. Take a look back at the year’s top cases and see how each one unfolded.
Metabolite profiling of osteoporosis and atherosclerosis
A study in the journal Vascular Health and Risk Management has found significant differences in the metabolite profiling of altered amino acid and lipoprotein metabolism in participants with atherosclerosis and osteoporosis, compared with those in healthy menopausal women.
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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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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