In case you missed it: Nov. 9 to Nov. 13
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN team.
This week’s top articles included:
Abdominal entry in laparoscopic surgery
Although major complications are rare, laparoscopic abdominal entry is the most dangerous part of any laparoscopic procedure.
The state of gynecologic robotic surgery
On Friday, Oct. 30, Elizabeth A. Howell, MD, MPP, led a presentation at ACOG’s Virtual Conference on the intertwined racial and ethnic disparities in maternal and infant health that exist for women and babies of color.
Advancing technology in diabetes management
A review of the science and technology behind current insulin pumps and CGMs for managing type 1 diabetes mellitus in pregnancy.
Why shared decision-making matters more than ever
Sweeping policy-level implementation efforts have mandated SDM in other areas of medicine; similar mandates could impact ob/gyn.
Study shows a healthy prenatal diet could be upstream obesity prevention strategy
December 26th 2024"Our findings support the recommendation of a healthy diet based on the current guidelines (as measured by the HEI) during pregnancy, since it may reduce patterns of infant growth outside reference ranges."
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Midlife sexual health boosts for nonheterosexual women reported
December 23rd 2024A recent study highlights improved sexual function and reduced distress among nonheterosexual women during menopause compared to their heterosexual counterparts, shedding light on how sexual identity impacts well-being.
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