This week's news at a glance
Coming this week, take a look at the contents of this month's edition of Contemporary OB/GYN®. Clues to the origins of ovarian cancer, endometriosis best practices and female pattern hair loss are just some of the topics you'll find this month.
Obstetrics and gynecologists (ob-gyns) are tough. Thrust into the front lines of the pandemic, we were called upon to not only care for patients with COVID-19 but to do so against the backdrop of ongoing nonelective care. Put simply, obstetrics never stopped. In this month's editorial feature, Catherine Y. Spong, MD reflects on the heroic work of colleagues and friends.
Our practice management experts discuss consumerism in health care, both within and outside the clinical setting.
The latest consult series from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM).
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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