What you missed this week on Contemporary OB/GYN
It was a very busy week for the Contemporary OB/GYN team.
This week’s top articles included:
Hormonal contraception for women with hypertension
Although hypertension is a modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD), certain hormonal contraceptives increase the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction in women with the disorder.
Effect on endometriosis recurrence with postoperative hormonal suppression
“As surgeons, our primary goal is to make patients feel better and we often accomplish this by surgically treating endometriosis,” said co-author Ally Murji, MD, MPH, an associate professor of ob/gyn at the University of Toronto and Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
Placental DNA may predict pregnancy complications
New research suggests that placental DNA may have potential as a biomarker for adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs).
COVID-19 Pregnancy Data in the United States: October 16 Update
Our weekly update of COVID-19 Pregnancy Data, collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), totals 26,364 cases, 45 deaths, and 6,011 hospitalizations.
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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