May 16th 2024
Paula Emanuela Voinescu, MD, PhD, director of the Women's Epilepsy Program at Brigham and Women's Hospital, talked about the influence of sex hormones on maternal outcomes in pregnant women with epilepsy treated with antiseizure medication.
23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East
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15th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies™
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Community Practice Connections™: 14th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies
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4th Annual International Congress on the Future of Women’s Health™
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Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Exploring Unmet Needs In Postpartum Depression – Making the Case for Early Detection and Novel Treatments
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Identifying Health Care Inequities in Screening, Diagnosis, and Trial Access for Breast Cancer Care: Taking Action With Evidence-Based Solutions
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How genetic variables impact oral contraceptive use and VTE risk
March 27th 2024A comprehensive study delved into the interplay of polygenic and hereditary factors in venous thromboembolism risk among oral contraceptive users, shedding light on potential genetic markers for refined risk assessment and counseling.
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Higher preterm birth risk found following cesarean delivery at full dilation
March 26th 2024Recent research highlights an association between cesarean delivery at full dilation and increased risk of subsequent preterm birth, prompting further investigation into childbirth practices and outcomes.
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FDA grants FTD to nipocalimab for treating FNAIT
March 26th 2024The FDA's Fast Track Designation for nipocalimab marks a significant step in addressing fetal neonatal alloimmune thrombocytopenia risk in pregnant patients, potentially revolutionizing treatment for this severe condition with unmet medical needs.
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Study links low neighborhood food access to adverse birth outcomes
March 26th 2024A recent study highlighted the link between residence in low-income areas with limited food access during pregnancy and increased risks of lower birth weight and small for gestational age infants, urging further investigation into potential interventions for improved birth outcomes.
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Impact of delayed LEEP on preterm birth risk in CIN2 patients
March 25th 2024A recent study examined the heightened risk of preterm birth associated with delayed loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) compared to immediate LEEP among women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2.
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Unveiling the complexities of preterm birth risk from nativity, ethnicity, and race
March 22nd 2024A recent study dissected the relationships between maternal nativity, ethnicity, and race in influencing preterm birth rates, shedding light on disparities and suggesting avenues for future research.
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Exploring racial disparities in IVF outcomes
March 22nd 2024A recent study delves into how neighborhood socioeconomic factors affect miscarriage and live birth rates post- in vitro fertilization across diverse racial populations, not finding a correlation with neighborhood-level socioeconomic factors.
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NIH: Intervention mitigates postpartum depression and anxiety risks
March 15th 2024A recent study from the National Institutes of Health reveals an intervention led by non-specialist providers during pregnancy significantly lowers postpartum depression and anxiety risks, especially crucial for women in resource-poor settings where mental health care access is limited.
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Impact of serum estradiol decline before hCG-triggering on IVF outcomes
March 13th 2024A recent study delves into how serum estradiol decline preceding human chorionic gonadotropin administration affects in vitro fertilization outcomes, particularly among patients without oral contraceptive pretreatment, shedding light on the importance of monitoring during controlled ovarian hyperstimulation.
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Lack of association found between vitamin D and miscarriage risk
March 8th 2024Investigating the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) levels and miscarriage risk, a recent study utilizing mendelian randomization analysis found minimal causal association, suggesting no significant impact of vitamin D deficiency on miscarriage risk.
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Fish and omega-3 supplement intake found lacking in pregnant women
March 8th 2024A recent study highlighted the disparity between dietary recommendations and actual intake of fish and omega-3 supplements among pregnant women, underscoring the need for targeted public health interventions to address this shortfall.
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Dexamethasone dosage in preterm births: Efficacy found from 5-mg dose
March 5th 2024A recent study compared the efficacy and safety of 5-mg versus 6-mg doses of dexamethasone in preventing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in preterm births, shedding light on dosage optimization for improved neonatal outcomes.
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Risk of graft loss in pregnant kidney transplant recipients
March 5th 2024A study examines the association between donor types and obstetrical and graft morbidity risks among pregnant kidney transplant recipients, revealing increased short- and long-term graft loss risk from pregnancy after deceased donor kidney transplant compared to living donor kidney transplant.
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Study: Amniocentesis doesn't increase hepatitis B transmission risk in infants
March 4th 2024A recent study finds that, contrary to previous concerns, amniocentesis does not heighten the risk of mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus among infants following a standardized immunoprophylaxis schedule.
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Assessing the impact of oxytocin use on postpartum hemorrhage
March 1st 2024A recent study reveals that while oxytocin dosage correlates with a slight uptick in postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) risk, the use of oxytocin augmentation doesn't significantly increase PPH or blood loss when compared to patients with similar obstetric profiles.
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Study: Antibiotic therapy reduces intraamniotic inflammation in second trimester idiopathic bleeding
March 1st 2024A recent study revealed the efficacy of antibiotic therapy in reducing intraamniotic inflammation among patients experiencing idiopathic bleeding in the second trimester of pregnancy, shedding light on potential management strategies for this condition.
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