Congratulations to #Brazil on becoming the first country in South America – and largest globally – to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This achievement shows that elimination is possible with timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and access to maternal health services and a safe delivery.
https://t.co/nKW6GN1UEj
AJOG Expert Review: Metformin, the aspirin of the 21st century: its role in gestational diabetes mellitus, prevention of preeclampsia and cancer, and the promotion of longevity - Different effects of metformin and its signaling pathways https://t.co/FjkrUcsM6H
In case you missed it, read the opinion article by Gordijn et al. introducing the Wellcome Leap ‘In Utero’ programme this #BabyLossAwarenessWeek. This initiative aims to tackle the global issue of stillbirth by developing scalable methods for accurate measurement, modelling and prediction of gestational development in utero, with the primary goal of halving stillbirth rates within the next 5-10 years, without increasing provider-initiated birth. Find the article online: https://t.co/KYWjZLMUBZ
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An observation: A hundred years ago, patients presented with signs and symptoms but had very limited diagnostic testing. Doctors made presumptive diagnoses using mostly history and exam, and autopsy later revealed whether they were correct. Those who consistently got it right became legends. Treatment options were minimal. The art was almost all in the diagnosis.
Today, patients often arrive with an established or obvious diagnosis (“I’m having a flare of my arthritis,�� “I’m here for follow-up of XYZ,” “The X-ray shows pneumonia”). We usually know what’s going on very quickly. The physician’s role is to ensure nothing important is missed, start treatments that can be complicated, and protect patients from unnecessary testing or interventions.
For the best modern doctors, diagnosis still matters, but just as important is helping patients navigate a complex system safely. A very different world from the past.
Please comment if you see it differently.
Every baby matters. Every story matters. This month, we stand with parents grieving the loss of their little ones and commit to raising awareness and support. 💜
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance is a common, asymptomatic plasma-cell disorder in older adults that can progress to cancer or systemic illness. Diagnosis warrants follow-up, but treatment is not required unless progression is confirmed.
Learn more in the Review Article “Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance” by S. Vincent Rajkumar, MD (@VincentRK), and Shaji Kumar, MD (@myelomaMD), from @mayoclinic: https://t.co/3gE74OMyOo
AJOG Special Report: A Lexicon for First-Trimester US: Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound Consensus Conference Recommendations: Early pregnancy loss (EPL) https://t.co/Niyr1s1wXy
New systematic review by Matarrelli et al. in #UOGJournal reports that increased nuchal translucency in the early first trimester is associated with increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcome, chromosomal, genetic and structural anomalies, and perinatal loss. https://t.co/5CZO4ppAfp
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The latest Lancet article highlights a vital truth:
Childbirth is too often polarised between over-medicalisation and the idealisation of ‘natural’ birth – neither serves women well.
Childbirth should be about evidence, informed choice, and autonomy.
What does informed choice mean to you?
@RCObsGyn@AJOG_thegray@EBCOG_org@NHSEngland@NHSuk@MidwivesRCM
#EvidenceBasedCare #InformedChoice
Grande dia para o esporte brasileiro! João Fonseca se tornou o brasileiro mais jovem a vencer um título de ATP. Seu desempenho em Buenos Aires não deixa dúvida de que nosso tênis vive um grande momento. Que o João siga brilhando nas quadras e inspirando as novas gerações de atletas! 🎾 🏆
Promoting healthy aging in women. Prolonging ovarian life. Slowing the onset of menopause. A feature
@nature https://t.co/UX8OIUvlv5 open-access
And this week's editorial
https://t.co/HvWKwoMvY0
Pleased to share this realist review setting out good practice implementation principles for digital clinical consultations in maternity care https://t.co/8GoqcJrXyo; @AndrewB007h @UoNCEBHC @BenashNaz @Armada_project1
In Dialogue on Preterm Birth on #WorldPrematurityDay2024 :To raise awareness for World Prematurity Day today, Dr Roberto Romero and Prof. Fabricio Da Silva Costa discuss preterm birth, its causes, prevention strategies https://t.co/S9NIwQkvdg @ISUOG@WayneState@YaleMedicine