What's coming to Contemporary OB/GYN® this week?
Investigators found that opioid use during pregnancy increases the relative risk of neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome in newborns.
Researchers have found that maternal antenatal corticosteroid treatment can lead to increased risk of psychological developmental and neurosensory disorders in children.
This month's issue focuses on barriers and access to care, from emergency contraception to reproductive care in adolescents with disabilities. Stay up to date on the latest guidelines and recommendations for monkeypox in pregnancy. Plus, get a recap of what you missed at ASCO 2022.
This month's guest editorial features perspectives from Drs. Frances Grimstad, Elizabeth Bosky, and Jessica Kremen of the landscape of inclusion in health care.
Consider the needs of marginalized patients to promote equity.
Nearly half (45%) of all pregnancies in the United States from 2015 to 2019 were unintended. Unfortunately, patients are likely to receive inaccurate information about emergency contraceptive pills from retail pharmacies, and significant gaps exist in training and knowledge of emergency contraception among ob-gyn and family medicine residents.
Check back soon for additional updates.
Cesarean delivery reduces mortality risk in preterm breech births
December 2nd 2024In a recent study, infants born very preterm or extremely preterm had reduced odds of mortality when cesarean delivery was chosen as the mode of delivery, without a notable increase in any morbidity risk.
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Emerging multiplex UTI testing drives Medicare costs amid increased utilization
November 27th 2024A recent study found a sharp rise in Medicare claims for multiplex urinary tract infection testing from 2016 to 2023, underscoring a significant financial impact and the need for further research into its clinical benefits.
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