May 31st 2024
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.
23rd Annual International Congress on the Future of Breast Cancer® East
July 19-20, 2024
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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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16th Annual International Symposium on Ovarian Cancer and Other Gynecologic Malignancies™
May 2025
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Tocolysis use after PPROM not linked to neurodevelopmental outcomes
May 29th 2024A recent study investigated the effects of antenatal tocolysis on neurodevelopmental outcomes among children aged 5.5 years following preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, revealing no significant differences in outcomes.
Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
May 29th 2024A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.
Study finds youth with developmental disabilities less likely to access reproductive health care
May 22nd 2024A recent study reveals that adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities have fewer visits to obstetrician-gynecologists and lower hormonal contraceptive use compared to their typically developing peers, highlighting a need for improved reproductive health services.
Addressing racial and ethnic disparities in brachial plexus birth Injury
May 20th 2024Mary Claire B. Manske, MD, discusses her findings on the unexplained increased risk of brachial plexus birth injury among Black and Hispanic infants, highlighting the need for improved prenatal care and further research.