What's coming to Contemporary OBGYN this week?
Let's review this month's top women's health stories.
The best clinical indicator of bone health is fracture history. Individuals with a history of fracture resulting from low-impact mechanisms of injury should raise concern for skeletal fragility and warrant a bone health evaluation.
As the leaves begin to change, and our students consider their choices, I encourage you to reflect on your reasons to pursue obstetrics and gynecology, and on the field’s importance— not just for you, but for your patients and for their families—and reconnect with your passions.
A safety and efficacy refresher
Organizations should promote system-level solutions for retention and well-being.
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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