False Positives Common With LabCorp Zika Testing, FDA Warns
The ZIKV Detect test for virus antibodies always requires confirmation. A higher-than-expected rate of false positives underlines the need for double-checking. News Alerts …read more
Past kidney injury may raise risk of poor pregnancy outcomes
Women with a history of acute injury may be at greater risk of preeclampsia, early birth, and other pregnancy complications, new research finds. …read more
What’s the Best Approach for Fallopian Tube Occlusion?
Dr Kovacs summarizes the results of a randomized controlled trial comparing pregnancy results in women who underwent laparoscopic salpingectomy or treatment with an intratubal device. Medscape Ob/Gyn …read more
Updated Guidance on Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping Released
Term and preterm infants benefit from a 30- to 60-second delay in umbilical cord clamping. The benefits include better circulation, hemoglobin levels, and iron stores. Medscape Medical News …read more
‘Master regulator’ in genes may make women more susceptible to autoimmune diseases
Women represent nearly 8 out of every 10 people with autoimmune diseases. Although the hugely disproportionate statistics are well known, the scientific community is still trying to figure out why… …read more
USPSTF: Final Recommendations on Genital Herpes Screening
The USPSTF has released final recommendations on genital herpes screening, which advise against routine screening in asymptomatic individuals, including pregnant women. Medscape Medical News …read more
2016 Ob/Gyn News Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
Take the quiz to see how well you remember the most important obstetrics and gynecology news from this year. Medscape Medical News …read more
What You Need to Know About Egg Freezing
A woman’s eggs can be frozen for use in future pregnancies through IVF or for donation. Find out what is involved in egg freezing, including the costs. …read more
Levels of DNA in blood test correlated with ovarian cancer outcomes
Levels of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detected in a blood test are correlated with the size of ovarian cancers and can predict a patient’s response to treatment or time to disease progression… …read more
Major Congenital Anomaly in Infant Linked to Maternal Death
Giving birth to an infant with a major congenital anomaly was associated with a small but statistically significant increased risk for maternal death, a population-based cohort study has found. Medscape Medical News …read more