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<乌鸦传媒 class='mpt-top_cat_title_description'>News, opinions and meeting coverage in obstetrics and gynecology.

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<乌鸦传媒>Primary Care Intervention Improved Follow-Up of Abnormal Cancer Screening Results

Follow-up testing within 120 days was improved with EHR reminders, patient outreach, navigation

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<乌鸦传媒>HER3-Targeted Drug Active in Advanced/Metastatic Breast Cancer

Durable responses across all three major subtypes of breast cancer

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<乌鸦传媒>ART Births Linked to Slightly Higher Risk of Congenital Anomalies in Kids

Intracytoplasmic sperm injection, in particular, shows risk for major genitourinary abnormalities

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<乌鸦传媒>Contraceptive Care Should Not Be Siloed

Primary care providers can help fill the gaps

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<乌鸦传媒>Utilizing AI May Reduce Maternal and Infant Mortality

Identifying those at risk is imperative to improving outcomes

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<乌鸦传媒>Faster-Acting Insulin Aspart Safe for Pregnant Women With Diabetes

The faster formulation led to fewer hypoglycemia events versus conventional insulin aspart

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<乌鸦传媒>Ob/Gyn Accused of Sex Abuse Found Dead; Massive Medicare Scam; Veggies in the Genes?

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

EASD over a photo of the Messe und Congress in Hamburg, Germany.

<乌鸦传媒>Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin System for T1D Safe, Effective During Pregnancy

However, no FDA-approved systems have a pregnancy indication yet

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<乌鸦传媒>Hypofractionated RT for Breast Cancer Post-Mastectomy as Effective as Standard RT

Randomized trial a "game changer" for patients who have implant-based reconstruction, expert says

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<乌鸦传媒>In BRCA Breast Cancer, Prophylactic Salpingo-Oophorectomy Tied to Better Survival

PSO should be performed early, particularly for those with the BRCA1 variant, researchers say

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<乌鸦传媒>Mixed Bag for Early Metformin in Gestational Diabetes

EMERGE trial misses on primary endpoint, but secondary outcomes suggest potential benefit

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<乌鸦传媒>A Framework to Communicate With Pregnant Patients About the RSV Vaccine

A values-based decision-making framework is key

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<乌鸦传媒>Sexual Activity Lowers Risk of Side Effects After Cervical Cancer Treatment

Intercourse and/or vaginal dilation reduces risk of vaginal stenosis

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<乌鸦传媒>Preoperative Algorithm Might Halve Unnecessary Oophorectomies in Children

Researchers point to potential for reduction in lifelong consequences

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<乌鸦传媒>Addressing Root Causes: A Call to Tackle the Black Maternal Health Crisis

Six practices to improve the quality of perinatal care

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<乌鸦传媒>COVID Vax in Pregnancy Protects Young Infants Against Omicron

But only about one-fourth of pregnant women reported getting the vaccine

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<乌鸦传媒>Senator Dianne Feinstein Dies at 90

Accomplishments included helping pass assault weapons ban, ACA, protecting kids from phthalates

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<乌鸦传媒>New Insight Into Hyperglycemia Risk With PI3K Inhibitor for Breast Cancer

Significantly more common in community setting, predicted by high baseline HbA1c

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<乌鸦传媒>Obamacare Makes Surprise Cameo in Second GOP Debate

Fentanyl crisis, transgender care, and abortion also got some air time

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Confirms Better Survival for HPV-Positive Cervical Cancer

Source, interpretation of negative tests remain open to speculation

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<乌鸦传媒>Postmenopausal Fracture Risk for SGLT2 Inhibitors Similar to Other Diabetes Drugs

Lower risk compared with DPP-4 inhibitors, and聽similar risk versus GLP-1 receptor agonists

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<乌鸦传媒>Mythbusting Medicine

A conversation with Jen Gunter, MD

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<乌鸦传媒>Avoiding Male Doctors Is Not Discrimination. It May Be Risk Aversion.

Personal preference is not the same as man-hating

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<乌鸦传媒>CDC Advisors Endorse Maternal RSV Vax to Protect Newborns

Vast majority of infants will not need monoclonal antibody if mom has received the vaccine

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<乌鸦传媒>Ultrasound May Help Early Breast Cancer Patients Avoid SLNB

No axillary surgery matches SLNB for patients with a negative ultrasound of axillary lymph nodes

FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Advisors Grapple With Logistical, Ethical Issues of Artificial Womb Technology

Further discussion about first-in-human trials is ongoing

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<乌鸦传媒>Common Environmental Chemicals May Be Tied to Postpartum Depression

Reducing exposure to these chemicals could provide an avenue for prevention, researcher says

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<乌鸦传媒>Trump: 6-Week Abortion Ban a 'Mistake'; Capitol Doc Scrutiny; Immigrant Health Costs

Health news and commentary from around the Web gathered by 乌鸦传媒 staff

<乌鸦传媒>Is Being a Night Owl Unhealthy? CRC Screening Not Recommended Enough

Also in TTHealthWatch: CVD death and obesity

FDA ADCOMM Artificial womb technology (AWT) over a photo of a mockup of a device.

<乌鸦传媒>FDA Reviewers Have Concerns About Artificial Womb Trials in Humans

The Pediatric Advisory Committee will discuss if data support a safe first-in-human trial

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<乌鸦传媒>Early Oophorectomy May Accelerate Onset of Chronic Health Problems

Premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy tied to higher odds of arthritis, sleep apnea, and more

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<乌鸦传媒>Opt-Out Strategy Fails to Improve Breast Cancer Screening Completion Rates

Opt-out vs opt-in approach also resulted in more canceled referrals, increasing burden for staff

<乌鸦传媒>How the Chemotherapy Shortage Is Affecting Frontline Clinicians

"How are we here in 2023 having some of these discussions?" bemoans gynecologic cancer expert

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<乌鸦传媒>Study Links Being Breastfed to Cancer Risk in Adulthood

But researchers say the established benefits likely outweigh any potential risk

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<乌鸦传媒>Extreme Heat in Pregnancy Tied to Risk of Severe Maternal Morbidity

The third trimester in particular may be a "critical exposure window," study author says

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<乌鸦传媒>Global Incidence of Early-Onset Cancer Has Surged Since 1990

Early-onset breast cancer has highest incidence and mortality rates

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<乌鸦传媒>How the Dobbs Decision Can Affect Cancer Patients

What do exceptions for the life of the mother mean when she's a terminally ill patient?

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<乌鸦传媒>How to Help Patients Navigate a Newly Complex Vaccine Season

The primary message should focus on the importance of the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines

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<乌鸦传媒>Patient Develops Inflamed Rash After Double Mastectomy

Incision sites were itchy, painful, red, and oozing and were not showing signs of healing

<乌鸦传媒>MedPod Today: Texas Abortion Ban Fallout, Movie Docs, and Fall COVID Shots

Three 乌鸦传媒 reporters discuss abortion care, doctors in movies, and fall boosters

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