Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.
Thank you for visiting the Contemporary OB/GYN® website. Take a look at some of our top stories from last week (Monday, September 3 - Friday, September 8, 2023), and click each link to read and watch anything you may have missed.
1.) The impact of stillbirths on patients and providers
Stillbirths are one of the most tragic situations for obstetrician-gynecologists to encounter, making awareness vital.
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2.) Discussing hernia repair in obstetrics
In a recent article, authors discussed approaches obstetricians and gynecologists should take in hernia repair based on a patient’s risk status.
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3.) How to have difficult discussions
What are the key factors of communication with a patient who is fearing symptom progression or near death?
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4.) Parents’ stigmatizing beliefs about HPV vaccine
A recent study found children may be more hesitant to seek vaccination for human papillomavirus if their parents hold stigmatizing beliefs.
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5.) Risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy adherence differs by provider
In a recent study, increased rates of risk-reducing bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy guideline adherence was observed in gynecologic oncologists compared to general gynecologists.
Rising endometriosis rates linked to increased pregnancy complications
May 19th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.
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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.
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Study reveals critical gaps in care for PCOS patients
May 17th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting highlighted significant gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) care, revealing widespread patient dissatisfaction and the urgent need for improved provider education and comprehensive treatment approaches.
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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.
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Prenatal cannabis and nicotine use linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes
May 14th 2024A recent study highlights the heightened risks of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality associated with combined cannabis and nicotine use during pregnancy, urging further investigation into their impact on short- and long-term outcomes.
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