In case you missed it: November 21 to November 25
Take a look at the week's top stories.
Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may heighten risk of preterm birth, pregnancy loss
Bacterial vaginosis during pregnancy may lead to increased risks for preterm birth, preterm delivery, and spontaneous abortion, according to new research in the Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics.
The Challenges of Diagnosing Recurrent Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
Michael L. Krychman, MD, and Jack D. Sobel, MD, review diagnostic criteria of diagnosis of RVVC and the impact of misdiagnosis.
Dextromethorphan ineffective adjuvant option for medication abortion pain management
Dextromethorphan was not a successful adjunctive pain management option for medication abortion, according to research results published in Contraception.
Five minutes of a doctor’s time could cost patients $50
Cleveland Clinic begins charging for doctors’ time spent responding to some electronic messages.
Pap Talk S4E10: 2023 women's health outlook
In this episode of Pap Talk, Alison Cowan, MD, discusses her predictions for women's health trends in 2023.
Key biomarkers for predicting congenital cytomegalovirus
December 26th 2024A new study highlights the prognostic value of thrombocytes, β2-microglobulin, and cytomegalovirus viral load in assessing congenital cytomegalovirus infection, offering insights for improved prenatal counseling.
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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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