Beste Dr. Chapa Podcasts (2024)

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24-28 Hour Post-CS Discharge: New Data 29:04

4d ago29:04

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According to the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE; 2024), women who are S/P scheduled CS and recovering well, who are afebrile, and do not have complications, should be discharged early (after 24 h) and followed at home because this is not related to the readmission of the baby or mother. However, the first 24 hours afte…

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Q&A: ABRYSVO® Every Pregnancy? Clitoxin™? 41:51

6d ago41:51

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Welcome Back to another episode of "You ask, We Answer"! As Abrysvo (RSV vaccine) now has some time on the market, some women may find themselves with a subsequent pregnancy after first receiving the injection in the prior pregnancy. Is another RSV vaccine recommended with each pregnancy, like TDap? The answer to that question depends on where you …

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Series 6: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in Canada Report Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying without Fear of Losing their Jobs with Blaine Donas, Pt. 1. 39:05

7d ago39:05

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Blaine Donais, B.A., LL.B., LL.M. (ADR), RPDR, C.MED, WFA on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He is the president and founder of the Workplace Fairness Institute and author of 'Workplaces That Work and Engaging Unionised Employees' (published by Canada La…

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Can Placental Volume on Sono Predict IUFD? 51:03

8d ago51:03

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Ultrasound assessment of placental volume has been proposed as an important aspect of prenatal care. It involves measuring the size and volume of the placenta, which may provide critical information regarding fetal health and development. Abnormal placental volume can be associated with various complications such as FGR, preeclampsia, and other pre…

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New AHA/ASA 2024 Guidance: WH Focus 27:38

10d ago27:38

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Stroke is also a leading cause of adult-onset disability; among individuals who survive 6 months, almost half are dependent in at least 1 activity of daily living. In October 2024, the AHA/ASA released their 2024 Primary Prevention of Stroke guidance. This document has a striking focus on women's health, namely adverse pregnancy outcomes and certai…

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The Enigma of Endo and Early Birth 33:29

12d ago33:29

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Several observational studies have suggested that women with endometriosis have a slightly increased risk for preterm birth. The cause seems to be related to factors associated with pathogenesis of endometriosis, such as inflammation, reactive oxygen species, progesterone resistance, and alterations in the junctional zone of uterus leading to the s…

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Insulin Initiation Made Easy 47:00

14d ago47:00

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In November's Green Journal, Drs Amy Valent and Linda Barbour will publish their Clinical Expert Series (CES) on insulin management in GDM and Type 2 DM in pregnancy. This is a FANTASTIC document and is our subject matter in this episode. Here, we will give clinical pearls for insulin initiation in pregnancy based on 3 regimens (NPH/Reg; NPH/RAAs; …

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The OCP Makes You Gay? 24:10

15d ago24:10

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The relationship between hormonal birth control and sexual orientation has been a topic on social media channels and threads; it is a discussion of controversy. It is essential to clarify that the hormonal birth control pill itself does not determine or change an individual's sexual orientation. While there is evidence to suggest that hormonal birt…

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Miso for EPF With Prior CSs? 37:15

18d ago37:15

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Early pregnancy failure (EPF), pregnancy loss in the first trimester, is a common pregnancy complication, with 15 to 20% of clinically recognized pregnancies ending in the first trimester. It is not uncommon for women with one or more cesarean sections, or myomectomies, to present with EPF. Options for treatment of early pregnancy failure include e…

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RPL with APS: When to Start RX 34:02

20d ago34:02

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The SMFM, ACOG and RCOG all recommend screening for Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome (APS) in women with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL). However, once identified, there has been controversy historically regarding the best TIME to initiate low dose aspirin and prophylactic LMWH. The main controversy regarding this is whether to begin treatment bef…

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CHS in pregnancy (Updated Data) 40:34

23d ago40:34

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Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS): Yep, this is definitely an issue and has been in recent print. This was just covered in an expert commentary in J Gastroenterology in May 2024, and CMS was featured as a JAMA Patient Page on October 10, 2024 in JAMA Network. PLUS, we actually covered this back in Feb 10th, 2020! Yep…M-O-R-E information just k…

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Dehydration Causes OB Contractions? YES, and NO. 44:39

24d ago44:39

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Proper hydration is important for physiology whether male or female, and if female… hydration in pregnancy is important for proper uterine blood flow and proper amniotic fluid production. Interestingly, water recommendations do not specify differential water needs or hydration status recommendations by pregnancy month or trimester, nor do they take…

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Dupixent Use in Pregnancy: Sept 2024 Data 31:48

25d ago31:48

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Eczema is also known as a form of Atopic Dermatitis (AD). Males and females are not equally affected by AD, and studies have shown that AD is more common among males during infancy and childhood. However, around puberty, there is a shift towards more females than males having AD and this female predominance continues into adulthood. Eczema can impa…

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Pump the Brakes on "ROUTINE" IV Fluids in Labor (SMFM ALERT) 18:47

26d ago18:47

18:47

Hurricane Helene has caused massive devastation for a part of the US, and now we are bracing again for Milton, set to affect Florida within the next 24 hours. Baxter, one of the country's leading manufactures for IV fluid bags has closed its plant for an unknown amount of time as it was affected by Helene. On October 4, 2024, the SMFM released a ne…

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The Pregnancy “One-Stop Shop”: Screen for BRCA1? HPV Vacc PP? 40:09

28d ago40:09

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BRCA1 mutations dramatically increase the lifetime risk of breast, ovarian, pancreatic, and other cancers, yet most BRCA1-positive patients are not identified until after they have been diagnosed with cancer. At prenatal visits, women often undergo obstetrical prenatal carrier screening that can identify hundreds of genetic mutations which can be p…

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'Lil Convo With the (ACOG) Prez! 12:51

29d ago12:51

12:51

Podcast family, this episode comes to you NOT FROM THE STUDI, but was recorded LIVE at the ACOG Annual District Meeting (District XI in Texas). This episode is a "lil convo" with Dr. Stella Dantas, our current ACOG President. This is a brief, light-hearted, yet POWERFUL message to encourage you, lighten your day, and make you smile. PLUS, Dr. Danta…

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Episode 58-ADR and Workplace Conflict: a Nigerian Perspective with Hon. Justice Nelson Ogbuanya 35:03

1M ago35:03

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Hon.Justice Nelson Ogbuanya on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is a Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria. Before he was appointed a Judge of the National Industrial Court of Nigeria (NICN) in July 2017, he has been a legal practitioner a…

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Bed Rest for FGR? Surprising 2024 Data 32:10

1M ago32:10

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The ACOG defines Fetal Growth Restriction (FGR) as fetuses with an estimated fetal weight or abdominal circumference that is less than the 10th percentile for gestational age. Currently, the ACOG, SMFM, FIGO, and the ISUOG do not recommend maternal bed rest for this condition. However, a recent publication from the AJOG (May 2024) concluded that st…

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Use 130/80 Cut-off in OB? Depends! (CHIP, CHAP, & CLIP). 52:30

1M ago52:30

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In the ACOG practice bulletin 203, the ACOG states that, “Traditionally, the diagnosis of hypertension (HTN) in pregnancy has been 140/90, on 2 occasions at least 4 hrs apart“. The keyword there is… “Traditionally”. In 2017, the ACC/AHA redefined hypertension with Stage I HTN being 130/80. Do some societies recommend the use of this lowered blood p…

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D-MER: Breastfeeding's Ugly Side 34:25

1M ago34:25

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Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is an abrupt emotional "drop" that occurs in some women just before milk release and continues for not more than a few minutes. Although research is still evolving, one study Published in 2019 (Breastfeeding Medicine) states that up to 9% of breastfeeding women may experience dysphoric milk ejection, although …

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It's a Small World 17:21

1M ago17:21

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Podcast Family, every once in a while we need a little reminder that we are all wired for community. Despite differences in geographic locations, cultures, and family history, we really do have a lot in common. In this episode, I'll share with you 3 examples which prove that we really do live in a very small world. I hope this brings a smile to you…

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Does LNG-IUS Increase Breast CA? 37:34

1M ago37:34

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The LNG-IUS has been on the U.S. market since 2001. Since 2005, there have been several studies examining the association (if any) of LNG-IUS users and the diagnosis of breast cancers. This is a controversial and conflicting story. In this episode, we will highlight a soon to be released publication (OCT 2024) from the AJOG looking into this relati…

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Labor Hacks? Pit Breaks, Propranolol, & Calcium 42:38

1M ago42:38

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We all what to win in life, right? That’s why we have life hacks…to beat the system. Sometimes those tricks are tremendously successful while some other random hack can be- well, just WACK. Such is the case for LABOR HACKS! We all want our inductions and augmentations of labor to be successful, and there have been some labor hacks promoted througho…

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New Meta-Analysis on Immediate PP GTT (Sept 19, 2024) 31:58

1M ago31:58

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On May 22, 2024, we summarized a then soon-to-be-released ACOG CPU on Screening for GDM in Pregnancy and Postpartum. That CPU was officially released July 2024. That update endorsed the possibility of immediate postpartum GTT testing with a 75-gram OGTT. Now, on September 19, 2024, authors from UT Houston have published a systematic review/meta-ana…

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Unveiling the Meaning and Origin of Ombuds Day with Ryan Smith, Ed. D 16:28

2M ago16:28

16:28

I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ryan Smith, Ed.D, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid /Podcast Show. He is the Assistant University Ombudsperson at Michigan State University (MSU), the Co-Chair of the Ombuds Committee American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Dispute Resolution, and the Co-Chair of t…

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The "Tradition" of 24-Hrs PP MagSo4 46:04

2M ago46:04

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Magnesium Sulfate for preeclampisa can be traced back to the work of Horn in 1906! Yet, despite such a long history of use, there are still questions about mag sulfate use that we just don’t have good answers for, and that’s indicative of the all the continued articles and commentaries on the subject that are still being released. For example, ther…

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Alpha-Gal Syndrome in Pregnancy 44:57

2M ago44:57

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Filet Mignon, Pork Loin, Rib-Eye….all delicious (unless you are vegetarian)! If you are a meat- eater, be aware of AGS. Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), also known as Red Meat Allergy, is a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can occur after a tick bite from a Lone Star tick or other tick species. While clustering within the US, Alpha-gal …

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NEW SPECIAL REPORT: FDA SAFETY NOTICE for Veozah 21:21

2M ago21:21

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Today, 9/12/24, the FDA released a SAFETY COMMUNICATION regarding Veozah. As you may recall, we have been following this novel medication since March 2023. This episode is NOT our regularly planned episode- that topic will come out as scheduled tomorrow AM 9/13/24! This is a SPECIAL REPORT episode in response to the FDA's communication released tod…

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New CPU from ACOG (9/10/24): RH IG Under 12 weeks 24:26

2M ago24:26

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Back in January 2024, we summarized the SFP's position statement on RH IG use (or rather non-use) under 12 weeks IUP gestations. Then, in February 2024, we released an episode summarizing the more conservative stance from the SMFM. Well now, 7 months after that episode, we have a new Clinical Practice Update from the ACOG on this very issue. That i…

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ONE MORE Random Question/Specific Answer: ABX with Bakri? 46:59

2M ago46:59

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In our last episode we tackled random questions with specific answers. After that episode went live, one of our nurses asked about the value of antibiotics with a Bakri balloon in place. This conversation happened as we were placing the balloon for PPH in a patient on Mag-Sulfate for Preeclampsia with Severe Features. That's antibiotic question is …

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Random Questions: Specific Answers! 37:01

2M ago37:01

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Welcome to this episode of "Random Questions: Specific Answers"! In this episode we will (surprise) answer random questions- with specific answers- from our podcast family members: 1. Can administration of IV Calcium at intrapartum CS reduce QBL?, 2. What are the 4 classes of CS performance urgency? and 3. If a normal MVP for amniotic fluid is 2-8c…

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The REFEREE: MORE SSRI and PTB Info (Sept 2024) 16:45

2M ago16:45

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on 09/02/2024, we released an episode called, "Do SSRIs Raise PTB Risk?". In that episode, we highlighted a new publication from the AJOG (August 30. 2024) which indicated that SSRIs may raise PTB risk. This is in contrast to a separate cohort study released Feb 2024. This is a classic case of "He Said, She Said". But now we have a REFEREE on the f…

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Failure Rates S/P Tubal Sterilization: NOT What we Thought. 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Tubal sterilization goes back to the 1880s. The first collaborative review of sterilization effectiveness was the CREST study published in 1996 in the AJOG. But that was with prior sterilization techniques. As a way to update the data researchers looked at the national survey for family growth (NSFG) from 2002 to 2015 to determine failure rates aft…

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Do SSRIs Raise PTB Risk? 40:17

2M ago40:17

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Depressive disorders during pregnancy are common, with estimated prevalence ranging from 11% to 16%. Accordingly, antidepressant drugs, most commonly selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), are used by approximately 3–4% of pregnant women worldwide, with a higher prevalence in the United States compared to Europe. As antidepressants cross t…

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OROPOUCHE! 32:10

2M ago32:10

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Just when we thought we had put coronavirus in our rearview mirror for the most part, here comes mPOX again. We covered that in a previous episode. Unfortunately, that is not the only pathogen to be concerned about. Enter: OROPOUCHE VIRUS (OROV). This virus was first reported in 1955, but it is making news today due to a rapid increase in cases. Co…

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“New” Info on PCOS: Name Change? OB Implications? 31:06

2M ago31:06

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) was first described in 1935 by Irving Freiler Stein and Michael Leo Leventhal at the Central Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Since that time, it has gone through several name changes: Stein-Leventhal syndrome, PCOD, and currently PCOS. Nonetheless, proponents and scientists are still recommending yet…

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BRAND NEW Lexicon for 1st Trimester US (08/27/24)! 27:18

2M ago27:18

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Our immediate past episode focused on the “C-section scar pregnancy”. In that episode we discussed the ultrasound markers of early pregnancy (first trimester). Now – today – HOT 🔥🔥OFF THE PRESS- is a new publication in the AJOG, which is “A Lexicon For First Trimester US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Recommendations“. …

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CS Scar Pregnancy 48:52

2M ago48:52

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Cesarean scar pregnancy (CSP) occurs when an early pregnancy implants on the cesarean scar defect (CSD), myometrial tissue previously disrupted by cesarean delivery. The first case of CSP was reported in 1978 in a patient with a previous cesarean section (CS) who had heavy bleeding and abdominal pain after uterine curettage for a suspected miscarri…

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Make it TIGHT! 😳 41:33

2M ago41:33

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(DISCLOSURE: Sexual Content) Back in April 2023, we released an episode on the “Jade Vaginal Egg” and vaginal weights for vaginal tightening. While we tackled the Jade Egg successfully, we now have a new player on the field: the VAGINAL TIGHTENING STICK. This over the counter “sex aid” can lead to chemical burns and severe vaginal dryness/agglutina…

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Series 5: Creating Safe Spaces Via ADR: How can Employees in the US Report Discrimination, Harassment & Bullying without fear of losing their jobs with Ed Watt 27:35

2M ago27:35

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Ed Watt on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid/Podcast Show. He started his forty (40) year career in transportation as a front-line worker at the New York City Transit Authority (NYCTA). He rose to the position of Financial Secretary of the largest transit local in North…

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The “Broken” IUD: Detection and Clinical Management 32:02

2M ago32:02

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The IUD is a very safe and supremely effective contraceptive method. Given its increasing rate of use, practitioners are bound to see its relatively infrequent complications with greater regularity. Typical complications are considered “lost strings“, uterine perforation at placement, and expulsion. But there is another complication, device FRACTUR…

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Umbilical Cord Gases: What, Why, When? 46:16

2M ago46:16

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In 1958, James et al. first described umbilical cord blood gas analysis to evaluate the fetus's metabolic condition at the time of delivery. It's recommended by both the British and American Colleges of Obstetrics and Gynecology for all high-risk deliveries. Cord blood gas provides the most accurate and objective evidence of fetal acidosis at the t…

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FDA HPV Self-Swab Ready Aug 15, '24: NOT FOR HOME (Listen for Details) 22:15

3M ago22:15

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According to the National Institutes of Health, almost 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, resulting in around 4,000 deaths, with most of the deaths occurring among under-screened women. Now, there is potentially a barrier-breaker. As of August 15, 2024, self-collection kits for cervical cancer screening …

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NEW Syphilis At-Home Test: Promises and Problems 32:30

3M ago32:30

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The rise of home testing for STIs/HIV started long before the recent pandemic (the FDA approved its first HIV home test collection kit way back in 1996), but COVID-19 seems to have accelerated the popularity of getting tested from the comfort of our homes. In Nov 2023, the Food and Drug Administration granted marketing authorization, the first of i…

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2024 UPDATE: Mpox in Pregnancy 41:32

3M ago41:32

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The World Health Organization declared on 8/14/24 that the increasing spread of Mpox in Africa is a global health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders. Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was first identified by scientists in 1958 when there were outbreaks of a “pox-like” disease in monkeys. Until recently, mo…

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Boar’s Head, Listeria, and Pregnancy 43:18

3M ago43:18

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On July 26, 2024, Boar’s Head issued its recall of 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products that might be contaminated with the potential harmful bacteria, listeria. Sporadic listeria outbreaks are nothing new; in June 2024, chicken-based products were recalled for the same concern in Canada. The US recall includes more than 70 pr…

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New Way to Reduce HDFN?: Enter, Nipocalimab 35:23

3M ago35:23

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Our tagline, “Medicine moves fast“, is the absolute truth! Historically, identification of fetuses at risk of hemolytic disease of the fetus/newborn (HDFN) required amniocentesis for determination of the Delta OD450, Liley Curve. This was the first screen, which would then trigger cordocentesis for determination of the fetal hematocrit. We’ve now m…

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We’re Here to Help: When Guardianship Goes Wrong with Author ‘Diane Dimond’- Can ADR Help? 30:19

3M ago30:19

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I was privileged to engage in a stimulating and thought-provoking conversation with Diane Dimond, a multiple award-winning freelance journalist, author, syndicated columnist, and former television correspondent who specialises in crime and justice issues, on Expert Views on ADR (EVA) Vid / Podcast Show. She wears many hats, so I have left the link …

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The Return to LT-O-Whole Blood (LTOWB) for OB Transfusion 39:51

3M ago39:51

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Prior to the 1970s, when component therapy became the preferred method of resuscitation, whole blood (WB) was the resuscitative medium of choice for hemorrhagic shock. In modern medicine, sometimes it turns out that the old way is better than the new…and using whole blood for transfusions is one example. Research is emerging that shows whole blood …

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2024 CDC MEC UPDATE! HOT OFF THE PRESS! 51:05

3M ago51:05

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MEC CHANGES ARE HERE! During January 2022, the CDC held virtual scoping meetings that included 27 participants with expertise in contraception, adolescent health, and thrombosis, as well as representatives from partner organizations, to solicit their individual input on the scope for updating both the 2016 U.S. MEC. The 27 invited participants repr…

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