Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
O-RADS MRI Risk Stratification System: Guide for Assessing Adnexal Lesions from the ACR O-RADS Committee.
20 Jan, 2022 | 08:59h | UTC
Use of Adjuvant Bisphosphonates and Other Bone-Modifying Agents in Breast Cancer: ASCO-OH (CCO) Guideline Update.
20 Jan, 2022 | 08:57h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Out on @JCO_ASCO the new ASCO/OH guidelines for adjuvant bisphosphonates in BC
Important to weight risks and benefits based on the risk profile of the disease, financial toxicity, drug availability, patient preferences, comorbidities & life expectancy. https://t.co/6noyYplALB
— Paolo Tarantino (@PTarantinoMD) January 18, 2022
Review: Diagnosis and treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome.
20 Jan, 2022 | 08:54h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Disruptions in maternal health service use during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: experiences from 37 health facilities in low-income and middle-income countries.
19 Jan, 2022 | 08:50h | UTC
Commentary from one of the authors on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Just out: **Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health services at 37 facilities in six countries** 1/
Have learned and been inspired by this collaboration including: @PIH @GHResearchCore @HMSghsm @jcmugunga @isabelfulcher @megan_b_murray https://t.co/nKIRhJS2Jm pic.twitter.com/uOkyuNRA1w
— Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, PhD (@BHedtGauthier) January 10, 2022
Cohort Study: Factors associated with 10-year declines in physical health and function among women during midlife.
19 Jan, 2022 | 08:29h | UTCCommentary: Four Factors in Midlife Predict a Healthy Old Age for Women – HealthDay
Association of hormonal contraceptive use with adverse health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials and cohort studies.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:29h | UTC
A national cohort study in Sweden showed pregnancy complications (preeclampsia or eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, small for gestational age, and stillbirth) are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:26h | UTC
Multi-Disciplinary Guideline: Management of nephrolithiasis in pregnancy.
16 Jan, 2022 | 23:17h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
https://t.co/bFtOYFgBmr Started as an assigned resident presentation. Turned into a set of multi-d guidelines implemented at the university level. Now published for all to reference! Thank you all authors for input & guidance @peepeeDoctor @willrobe1 @amy_krambeck @sapanambani
— Matthew Lee (@MSLee_MD) December 23, 2021
Assessment and treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period.
16 Jan, 2022 | 22:42h | UTCAssessment and treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period – Nature Reviews Endocrinology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Commentary on Twitter
New content online: Assessment and treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period https://t.co/KrXeocu8sd pic.twitter.com/HeSCXNkelb
— Nature Reviews Endocrinology (@NatureRevEndo) January 4, 2022
Unvaccinated pregnant people are at higher risk for Covid complications and newborn deaths.
14 Jan, 2022 | 08:44h | UTCUnvaccinated pregnant people are at higher risk for Covid complications and newborn deaths – STAT
Original Study: SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination rates in pregnant women in Scotland – Nature Medicine
COVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in.
14 Jan, 2022 | 08:43h | UTCCOVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in – Nature
Related:
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy—number needed to vaccinate to avoid harm.
Editorial: Covid-19 treatments and vaccines must be evaluated in pregnancy.
AstraZeneca vaccination not linked to reduced fertility rates and adverse birth outcomes.
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
M-A: Combined oral contraceptives may improve overall premenstrual symptomatology but are not helpful for premenstrual depressive symptoms.
14 Jan, 2022 | 07:49h | UTCCommentary: ‘Optimal’ treatment for premenstrual depressive symptoms remains elusive – Healio (free registration required)
Risk of reoperation 10 years after surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence: a national population-based cohort study.
14 Jan, 2022 | 07:51h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Risk of reoperation 10 years after surgical treatment for stress urinary incontinence: a national population-based cohort study https://t.co/Z4oCv1XHC8 pic.twitter.com/DTsvd9EyIF
— AJOG (@AJOG_thegray) December 27, 2021
Review: Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
13 Jan, 2022 | 08:38h | UTCDiagnosis and Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Cohort Study: In preterm premature rupture of membranes at 24-31 weeks, antibiotic prophylaxis based on third-generation cephalosporin may be associated with improved perinatal outcomes compared to amoxicillin.
13 Jan, 2022 | 08:10h | UTCAntibiotic prophylaxis in preterm premature rupture of membranes at 24-31 weeks’ gestation: perinatal and 2-year outcomes in the EPIPAGE-2 cohort – BJOG (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT: In patients presenting with metastatic breast cancer, early locoregional therapy for the primary site did not improve survival or quality of life.
11 Jan, 2022 | 02:29h | UTCEarly Local Therapy for the Primary Site in De Novo Stage IV Breast Cancer: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial (EA2108) – Journal of Clinical Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
RCT: In premenopausal women with breast cancer, gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs may preserve ovarian function against chemotherapy-induced gonadotoxic effects.
11 Jan, 2022 | 02:26h | UTCEffects of Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Analogs on Ovarian Function Against Chemotherapy-Induced Gonadotoxic Effects in Premenopausal Women With Breast Cancer in China: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary on Twitter
Randomized clinical trial finds administration of gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs (GnRHa) with chemotherapy in premenopausal pts with #BreastCancer reduces risk of premature ovarian insufficiency (#POI) and promotes recovery of ovarian function. https://t.co/gymbKT9GWZ pic.twitter.com/OUOlIwPSsq
— JAMA Oncology (@JAMAOnc) December 30, 2021
Systematic Review: The effectiveness and safety of treatments for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.
11 Jan, 2022 | 02:24h | UTCTreatment for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis (thrush) – Cochrane Library
Cohort Study: Ciprofloxacin exposure during pregnancy was not associated with miscarriage or major malformations in a nationwide study from Denmark.
11 Jan, 2022 | 02:08h | UTCCiprofloxacin exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a Danish nationwide cohort study – BJOG (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
AHA Scientific Statement | Hypertension in pregnancy: diagnosis, blood pressure goals, and pharmacotherapy.
8 Jan, 2022 | 23:16h | UTCNews Release: High blood pressure treatment in pregnancy is safe, prevents maternal heart risks – American Heart Association
Commentary on Twitter
Have you had a chance to check out the new Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association?!?
Hypertension in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Blood Pressure Goals, and Pharmacotherapy: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Associationhttps://t.co/hs6zPwOP2N pic.twitter.com/CUs1jxCP5M
— Hypertension (@HyperAHA) December 20, 2021
FDA approves first injectable treatment for HIV pre-exposure prevention.
8 Jan, 2022 | 23:04h | UTCCommentaries:
NIH celebrates FDA approval of long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention – NIH News Releases
A new injection to prevent HIV, rather than pills, is a game-changer, scientists say – NPR
Related:
CDC Guidance: Preexposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of HIV Acquisition Among Adolescents
USPSTF Statement: Preexposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Infection
British Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre–exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) (several guidelines on the subject)
New Protocol for HIV Prevention Drug Reduces The Number Of Pills Required
Abortion safety and use with normally prescribed Mifepristone in Canada.
16 Dec, 2021 | 08:51h | UTCNews Release: Prescribing the abortion pill without restrictions is safe and effective, study finds – University of British Columbia
Short Review: Lymphogranuloma venereum.
14 Dec, 2021 | 08:42h | UTCLymphogranuloma venereum – Canadian Medical Association Journal
NICE Guideline | Pelvic floor dysfunction: prevention and non-surgical management.
13 Dec, 2021 | 09:43h | UTC
NICE Guideline | Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management.
13 Dec, 2021 | 09:42h | UTC