This list was compiled by Christine R. Isaacs, MD; and William M. Leininger, MD, as a supplement to their presentation from the 2021 American College for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting (ACSM), held virtually April 30-May 2.
Learn more about the key clinical updates Isaacs and Leininger highlighted at the 2021 ACOG Annual ACSM in the full article, Beyond the Pandemic, in this month's issue of Contemporary OB/GYN®. Below is a list of articles and resources provided during the presentation that may help ob/gyns get up to speed on the latest updates.
The presentation included several resources for self-education, including updated best practices, committee opinions, and clinical guidelines.
PCOS and irregular cycles tied to cardiometabolic risks
May 15th 2024A comprehensive analysis reveals strong associations between polycystic ovary syndrome, irregular menstrual cycles, and increased risks of cardiometabolic conditions, underscoring the importance of proactive screening and intervention strategies.
Read More
S4E1: New RNA platform can predict pregnancy complications
February 11th 2022In this episode of Pap Talk, Contemporary OB/GYN® sat down with Maneesh Jain, CEO of Mirvie, and Michal Elovitz, MD, chief medical advisor at Mirvie, a new RNA platform that is able to predict pregnancy complications by revealing the biology of each pregnancy. They discussed recently published data regarding the platform's ability to predict preeclampsia and preterm birth.
Listen
Echogenic Mass identified as key predictor for retained products of conception
May 13th 2024Discover how recent findings highlight the significance of echogenic masses in accurately diagnosing post-pregnancy complications, shedding light on effective management strategies and reducing the need for invasive interventions.
Read More
Contemporary OB/GYN Senior Editor Angie DeRosa gets insight on the current state of COVID-19 from Christina Han, MD, division director of maternal-fetal medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, and member of its COVID-19 task force. Han is an active member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and discusses the issues on behalf of SMFM.
Listen
Adverse maternal outcomes after uterine conservation in placenta accreta spectrum
May 9th 2024A review of 5 studies reveals a significant 1 in 4 incidence of adverse maternal outcomes following uterine conservation in patients with placenta accreta spectrum, underlining the importance of expert multidisciplinary care.
Read More