Top medical illustrations of 2018
Our staff's picks for the best art on our covers last year, with links to the articles, in case you missed them.
Contemporary OB/GYN’s medical illustrations are produced by a professional medical illustrator, Alexandra Webber Baker, with extensive training in the medical sciences. She collaborates closely with physician-authors, editors, and designers to ensure each cover concept is anatomically and scientifically accurate, easy to interpret, and eye-catching.Most importantly, the illustration must accurately convey the content of the article.This quality control process, combined with the peer-review process for written content, is the foundation for our delivery of evidence-based information to busy ob/gyns.
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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