American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Oncology & Cancer

Substantial aggregate costs of care for cervical cancer

(HealthDay)—The costs of care for cervical cancer vary by phase of care, and aggregate costs are substantial, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Malignancy ups risk of post-hysterectomy readmission

(HealthDay)—Risk factors have been identified for 30-day readmission following hysterectomy, according to a study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Early warning trigger tool could help reduce maternal morbidity

(HealthDay)—Use of a clinical pathway-specific Maternal Early Warning Trigger (MEWT) tool can reduce maternal morbidity, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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HIV-seropositive CIN3+ patients have lower HPV16 prevalence

(HealthDay)—HIV-seropositive women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN) grade ≥3 (CIN3+) are less likely to have human papillomavirus (HPV) 16, according to a study published in the March issue of the American ...

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IVF, often cited for high twin birth rate, could reduce it

The twin birth rate in the U.S. has surged over the last 30 years, mostly because of reproductive technologies including in vitro fertilization. Though it's partly the cause, IVF could also be the most promising solution ...

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Black women have worse IVF outcomes versus white women

(HealthDay)—Black women have worse in vitro fertilization (IVF) outcomes than white women, according to a review published in the February issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Continuous oral contraceptives better after endometriosis Sx

(HealthDay)—For patients after surgery for endometriosis, a continuous oral contraceptive schedule seems better than a cyclic schedule, according to a review published in the February issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics ...

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Good long-term outcomes for fetal myelomeningocele surgery

(HealthDay)—Fetal myelomeningocele (fMMC) surgery is associated with improved long-term functional outcomes, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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Study looks at impact of FDA safety alert on morcellation

(HealthDay)—The use of minimally invasive hysterectomy decreased and postoperative complications increased following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety communication discouraging use of laparoscopic power morcellation ...

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Lower live birth rate with minimal stimulation IVF

(HealthDay)—Minimal stimulation in vitro fertilization (mini-IVF) is associated with reduced live birth rates compared with conventional IVF, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of ...

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