In case you missed it: Feb. 21 to Feb. 25
Check out the week’s top stories.
HHS awards nearly $55 million to increase access to underserved populations
Twenty-nine HRSA-funded health centers to receive a boost in technology to improve outcomes.
AUGS executive summary: Postoperative opioid prescribing after female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery
The American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) published an executive summary on postoperative opioid prescribing after female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
Identifying the optimal gestational weight gain for infant health
Gone are the days of little guidance for weight gain during pregnancy, but determining the best weight range has been elusive. A new study provides some helpful advice.
Myfembree for moderate-to-severe endometriosis pain: Potential for adolescents
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.
What physicians need to know about the civil rights complaint process
Don’t dread a call from OCR investigators. They are here to help physicians and other providers avoid astronomical monetary penalties.
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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