Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
ASCO Resource-Stratified Guideline: Assessment of adult women with ovarian masses and treatment of epithelial ovarian cancer.
8 Aug, 2021 | 23:38h | UTCCommentary: ASCO Publishes Resource-Stratified Guideline on Assessment and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer – The ASCO Post
Endometrial scratching: what’s the latest evidence? – “we are uncertain whether endometrial injury has an effect on the probability of getting pregnant and having a baby”.
8 Aug, 2021 | 23:33h | UTCEndometrial scratching: what’s the latest evidence? – Cochrane Library
Original Review: Endometrial injury for pregnancy following sexual intercourse or intrauterine insemination – Cochrane Library
Commentary on Twitter
Endometrial scratching is a procedure that is sometimes done with the aim of increasing the chance of pregnancy, but its use is debated. @SarahLensen of @CochraenCGF explains the latest Cochrane evidence in this new @CochraneUK blog: https://t.co/IFyYlXvS6v pic.twitter.com/PDEWRx4JPA
— Cochrane (@cochranecollab) August 6, 2021
Mammographic features are associated with cardiometabolic disease risk and mortality.
6 Aug, 2021 | 09:04h | UTC
RCT: Effect of an active vs. expectant management strategy on successful resolution of pregnancy among patients with a persisting pregnancy of unknown location.
4 Aug, 2021 | 09:00h | UTCEffect of an Active vs Expectant Management Strategy on Successful Resolution of Pregnancy Among Patients With a Persisting Pregnancy of Unknown Location: The ACT or NOT Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Active Management More Effective for Pregnancy of Unknown Location – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Opinion | Should pregnant women have a COVID vaccine? The evidence says it’s safe and effective.
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:28h | UTC
ACOG and SMFM Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Individuals – “ACOG encourages its members to enthusiastically recommend vaccination to their patients.”
2 Aug, 2021 | 00:31h | UTCAdditional reading:
Practice Advisory: COVID-19 Vaccination Considerations for Obstetric-Gynecologic Care
COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy: Conversation Guide for Clinicians
Commentaries:
Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy – Associated Press
Statements By Obstetrics Societies Strongly Advise Covid-19 Vaccinations For Pregnant Women – Forbes
Commentary on Twitter
Pregnant? ACOG and @MySMFM now recommend #COVID19 vaccination of pregnant individuals and urge our members to recommend that pregnant patients #GetVaccinated. The #covidvaccine is the best tool we have to save lives and end the pandemic: https://t.co/pUbLqqkKym #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/Ef2MOPv27L
— ACOG (@acog) July 30, 2021
ASCO Guideline Update: Endocrine Treatment and Targeted Therapy for Hormone Receptor–Positive, Human Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor 2–Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:51h | UTC
RCT: Duration of adjuvant aromatase-inhibitor therapy in postmenopausal breast cancer.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:43h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
In postmenopausal women with hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer who had 5 yrs of AI, extending adjuvant endocrine therapy by 5 years provides no benefit over a 2-year extension but is associated with a greater risk of bone fracturehttps://t.co/YDxeQVu8B9
— K Pavithran (@drkpavithran) July 29, 2021
Management of the Axilla in Early-Stage Breast Cancer: Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario) and ASCO Guideline.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:49h | UTC
RCT: Among pregnant women with primary CMV infection diagnosed before 24 weeks’ gestation, monthly infusion of CMV hyperimmune globulin did not prevent congenital cytomegalovirus infection.
30 Jul, 2021 | 11:42h | UTCA Trial of Hyperimmune Globulin to Prevent Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Hyperimmune Globulin Fails to Prevent Congenital CMV – Physician’s Weekly
SARS-COV-2 infection during pregnancy and risk of preeclampsia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
28 Jul, 2021 | 10:13h | UTC
The use and impact of monoclonal antibody biologics during pregnancy.
28 Jul, 2021 | 09:43h | UTC
M-A: Low-molecular-weight heparin for prevention of preeclampsia and other placenta-mediated complications.
26 Jul, 2021 | 02:24h | UTC
CDC releases new guidelines for the treatment of sexually transmitted infections.
23 Jul, 2021 | 10:41h | UTCTable of Contents: Sexually Transmitted Infections Treatment Guidelines, 2021
Related (just released): WHO Guidelines for the management of symptomatic sexually transmitted infections.
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Here's my greatest hits from today’s new @CDCSTD #STI Treatment Guidelines: a 🧵
1)#STI guidelines instead of #STD!
2)Expedited Partner Therapy: not just for “heterosexuals” 👏
3)#HepatitisC: screen all pregnant people
4)Rectal/throat GC/CT: consider for non-MSM like teens 👏 pic.twitter.com/gfEhrWpMKA— Ina Park (@InaParkMD) July 22, 2021
WHO Guidelines for the management of symptomatic sexually transmitted infections.
22 Jul, 2021 | 10:54h | UTCNews release: Launch WHO guidelines for the management of symptomatic sexually transmitted infection – World Health Organization
Commentary on Twitter
Great see @WHO new guidelines #STIs https://t.co/SgkCtcMDbv BUT hope last edition w syndromic management. Must deliver diagnostic capacity LMICs pic.twitter.com/B7ugeUpIRG
— Michael Marks (@dr_michaelmarks) July 17, 2021
Systematic review: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy.
22 Jul, 2021 | 10:45h | UTCBreast Reconstruction After Mastectomy – Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
Expert review | Postpartum preeclampsia or eclampsia: defining its place and management among the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.
21 Jul, 2021 | 10:37h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
AJOG Expert Review in Preeclampsia: Postpartum preeclampsia or eclampsia: defining its place and management among the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy https://t.co/xdZbn51ymU pic.twitter.com/N90GdbdBBw
— AJOG (@AJOG_thegray) July 20, 2021
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
14 Jul, 2021 | 11:20h | UTCBetween BNT162b2 Vaccination and Incidence of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Pregnant Women – JAMA
Commentary: Pfizer COVID vaccine shows 78% efficacy in pregnancy – CIDRAP
Global burden of cancer attributable to alcohol consumption – “Globally, an estimated 741.300, or 4·1% of all new cases of cancer in 2020 were attributable to alcohol consumption”.
14 Jul, 2021 | 11:07h | UTCNews release: Alcohol consumption linked to more than 740,000 new cancer cases in 2020 – The Lancet
Commentaries: Alcohol caused 740,000 cancer cases globally last year – study – The Guardian AND Expert reaction to study of alcohol and cancer – Science Media Centre
Review: Diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of adenomyosis.
14 Jul, 2021 | 11:01h | UTCDiagnosis, Evaluation, and Treatment of Adenomyosis – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Top 10 pearls for the recognition, evaluation, and management of maternal sepsis.
13 Jul, 2021 | 09:25h | UTC
Review: Diagnosis and Management of Infertility.
12 Jul, 2021 | 01:34h | UTCDiagnosis and Management of Infertility: A Review – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Although success rates vary by age and diagnosis, accurate diagnosis and effective therapy along with shared decision-making can facilitate achievement of fertility goals in many couples treated for #infertility https://t.co/7nR0nuFC3K
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) July 9, 2021
Podcast | Heavy menstrual bleeding, anticoagulation & coagulopathy in menstruating patients.
9 Jul, 2021 | 09:56h | UTC
Clinical guidelines for female lower urinary tract symptoms.
8 Jul, 2021 | 08:44h | UTCClinical Guidelines for Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms – International Journal of Urology
RCOG Guidance: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination in Pregnancy.
7 Jul, 2021 | 08:53h | UTCCoronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccination in Pregnancy – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
See also: Resources and FAQs – Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists
Commentary on Twitter
We have published an interim update to the main coronavirus and pregnancy guidance to summarise the guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy. Find out more: https://t.co/2YDyZFrVWJ pic.twitter.com/KnwXDvZls2
— RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@RCObsGyn) July 1, 2021