New Data for the Treatment of Preeclampsia: Preclinical Research Shows PLX Cells May Be Effective in Treating Preeclampsia

According to findings from an early preclinical study led by Brett Mitchell, PhD, an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at Texas A&M University College of Medicine, there is evidence that administrating placenta-derived cells may help reverse the symptoms associated with preeclampsia in a matter of days after dosing with no harmful effects to mother or baby.

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Early Elective Deliveries Reduction Halves NICU Admissions

Winnie Palmer Hospital saw 50 Percent fewer late pre-term babies admitted into the NICU after a reduction in early elective deliveries. Added benefits were seen in reduced healthcare costs and morbidities.

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Birthing Centers Provide Equal or Better Deliveries

Low-income women who chose to deliver their baby at a birthing center under the care of a certified nurse-midwife had the same or better birthing experience as women under traditional care with a hospital-based obstetrician, according to a new study in Health Services Research.

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Mobile Health App Developed at UCLA Obstetrics and Gynecology Simplifies Process of Choosing Birth Control Method

A new, free iPad application developed at UCLA helps women navigate through the sometimes confusing process of selecting a birth control method without sacrificing quality of information. The app is appealing to look at, easy to use, and highlights the most effective types of birth control, while also revealing any potential side effects, risks and warning signs.

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Excessive Weight Gain During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Lacerations During Childbirth

Research Presented Today at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Shows Increase in BMI Significantly Increases Incidence of Vaginal Tears During Delivery

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Risk Scorecard Helps Doctors Identify Risk Factors and Prevent Blood Clots in Women Following Childbirth

Data Presented at the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Meeting Show Education Significantly Increases Use of New Tool and Preventive Treatment

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Experts Needed: Kidnapping Victims Rescued in Ohio, Pentagon Sexual Assault Report, Escalating Syrian Civil War

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Study Shows National Movement Against Non-Medically Indicated Deliveries Prior to 39 Weeks

Two-thirds of U.S. hospitals have policies aimed at reducing neonatal complications.

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What Do Ob/Gyns In Training Learn About Menopause? Not Nearly Enough, New Study Suggests

A small survey of U.S. obstetrics and gynecology residents finds that fewer than one in five receives formal training in menopause medicine, and that seven in 10 would like to receive it.

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UC Davis Gynecologic Cancer Expert Available to Discuss Findings Published in Nature on Endometrial TCGA and Cancer Genome Atlas Study

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