Latest OBGYN &Women's Health News
HPV Infection Unlikely to Spread From Hand Contact
by modernClinician Editorial Team
The majority of genital human papillomavirus infections are likely to be caused by genital-to-genital sexual transmission, not hand-to-genital contact, according to a study published online Feb. 8 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
Antibiotic Delay Leads to Increased Risks in Seniors With UTI
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Delaying or withholding antibiotics for older patients with a urinary tract infection is associated with an increase in bloodstream infection and all-cause mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in The BMJ.
Performance Improvement Sustained After DBT Adoption
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Performance improvements after adoption of digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) relative to digital mammography performance have been sustained, regardless of DBT volume, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in Radiology.
Antenatal Corticosteroid Tx Tied to Reduction in Birth Size
by modernClinician Editorial Team
Antenatal corticosteroid therapy is associated with reductions in birth size for infants, according to a study published online Feb. 26 in PLOS Medicine.
IBD Not Linked to Risk for Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Overall
Maternal Vitamin D Status Linked to Preterm Delivery
Mom"s Poor Sleep in Late Pregnancy Linked to Offspring"s Obesity Risk in Early Childhood
Mortality, Comorbidity Risk Increased With Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
Recommended 2023 Adult Immunization Schedule Published
Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination Highly Effective for Infants
U.S. Maternal Mortality, Morbidity Increased in Sickle Cell Disease
Mental Health Concerns Increasingly Addressed at Primary Care Visits