First RSV Vaccine to Protect Newborns against Severe Infection Available
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2023 fall–winter is the first season when vaccines for all three major respiratory viruses are available
Pregnancy
New Prediction Model Aids in Early Detection of Preeclampsia
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
The model analyzes methylation changes in the cell-free DNA of pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia
FDA Approves First Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Multicenter clinical trials demonstrated the efficacy of Zurzuvae in women with PPD
Initiating r/r Lymphoma Treatment in Women: During vs. After Gestation
American Society of Hematology
Fighting relapsed/refractory lymphoma during pregnancy requires critical decision-making from patients and providers
The Endocrine Society Alarmed as TX Court Bans Mifepristone
The Endocrine Society
Decision significantly impacts endocrine disease treatment, drug approval process, and access to reproductive care
Drop Race Adjustment in Prenatal AFP Tests, Study Urges
UW Medicine
Adjusting test-result values only in Black patients is “ludicrous” and “incorrect”
New MRI Method to Assess Placental Health and Related Issues
National Institutes of Health
NIH-funded technique enables accurate detection of placental compartments, oxygen status, and structural abnormalities
Overturning of Roe v. Wade Will Impact Women and All Physicians
BMJ-British Medical Journal
Experts call to denounce “incredibly harmful” decision on abortion bans
COVID-19 during Pregnancy Ramps Up Serious Health Risks
George Washington University
New research adds urgency to calls for more women of childbearing age to get vaccinated
Diagnostic Potential of Amniotic Fluid Cells in Deciphering Rare Diseases
The University of Hong Kong
This is the first study to demonstrate the clinical utility of amniotic fluid cells RNA-sequencing