In case you missed it: Jan. 18 to Jan. 22
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN® team.
This week's top articles included:
Using telemedicine for contraception
In response to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, many U.S. family planning providers have started offering telemedicine services.
COVID-19 in pregnancy: What ob/gyns should know about the vaccines
In this video, Senior Editor Angie DeRosa interviews Emily Adhikari, MD, on questions or concerns she and colleagues are hearing from patients surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine.
Cognitive changes in menopause: with and without HIV
Women with HIV are no more vulnerable to menopause-related cognitive declines compared to other women, according to a longitudinal cohort study in the journal Menopause.
Cannabis use may reduce conception efforts
Marijuana use may make conception more difficult for women who smoke than those who don’t, according to a prospective cohort study from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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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