This week on Contemporary OB/GYN®: June 21 to June 25
Here's what to expect this week on Contemporary OB/GYN®.
Confined placental mosaicism and pregnancy
The association between confined placental mosaicism (CPM) and prenatal growth and adverse pregnancy outcomes is significant, according to a literature review in the journal Human Reproduction Update.
NIPT genome analysis for predicting cancer
A retrospective analysis has found that comprehensive examination of shallow-sequenced, whole-genome cell-free DNA (cfDNA) allows for the incidental detection of maternal tumors, with relatively high precision.
The Meaning of a Noun
Protocols for High-Risk Pregnancies, 7th Edition: Protocol 21: Obesity
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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