This week on Contemporary OB/GYN®: March 7 to March 12
View the week's news at a glance.
In this issue: Adnexal torsion, abnormal uterine bleeding, and endometriosis awareness month
Take a look beyond the cover of Contemporary OB/GYN®'s March issue.
Impact of CPS involvement on adolescent female sexual health
Child protective services (CPS) is supposed to protect against maltreatment for adolescents, but do they help protect against negative outcomes linked to sexual health?
Delayed diagnosis of a bowel injury at laparoscopy
How important are the experts? Our columnist James M. Shwayder, MD, JD, searches for the answer in this week's Legally Speaking column.
Trailblazers in medicine: 5 women who made history
March is Women’s History Month the perfect time to recognize the contributions women have made to medicine. Today, we recognize 5 women throughout history that propelled the fields of obstetrics and gynecology.
Tapping into the potential of combined laparoscopic salpingectomy and endometrial ablation
Greg Marchand, MD, talks about his recently published article evaluating the underused potential of combined laparoscopic salpingectomy and endometrial ablation for treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding and desired sterilization.
Delayed diagnosis of a bowel injury at laparoscopy
How important are the experts? This month's Legally Speaking column investigates.
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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