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Hospital Systems Can Bridge The Gap In Postpartum Coverage
Recent guidance from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services makes it easier for states to extend Medicaid coverage for pregnant women beyond the required 60 days after giving birth to a full year
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How Can We Prevent Pregnancy-Related Deaths?
Interventions before and after birth can reduce the rising maternal mortality ratio.
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The Rise of Maternal Mortality in the United States
Maternal mortality has long been regarded as a reflection of how important a population considers women and children to be.
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Vanessa Rogers, M.D., named Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development
UT Southwestern is excited to announce the appointment of Vanessa Rogers, M.D. as the Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development, effective February 01, 2023.
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Jayanthi Lea, M.D., named Division Chief of Gynecologic Oncology
UT Southwestern Medical Center is proud to announce the appointment of Jayanthi Lea, M.D., as Chief of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology, effective February 01, 2023.
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Young pregnant adolescents at increased risk of preeclampsia, C-section, UTSW study shows
10- to 15-year-old parents are more likely to have problems during pregnancy that are exacerbated by obesity
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Urethral Lidocaine in Urodynamics: Improving Patient Care
Each year, thousands of patients undergo urodynamic studies. Typically, these studies are done using aqueous gel during the placement of trans-urethral catheters. However, even with the gel, some patients experience discomfort during the tests.
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Presidents Award by SGS - Dr. Joseph Schaffer
Dr. Joseph Schaffer is being honored at the SGS 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting. Dr. Schaffer has been a member of SGS since 1986.
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New Drug Combination Offers Hope for Improved Treatment of Cervical Cancer
A new combination of drugs slowed the growth of cancer cells by an unexpected mechanism that may one day lead to improved treatment of cervical cancer, a UT Southwestern-led study published in Molecular Cancer Research suggests.
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Risk of Severe COVID-19 Symptoms Remains Throughout Pregnancy, UTSW Study Finds
A UT Southwestern study of more than 1,300 pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 found that just 1 in 10 developed moderate, severe, or critical illness and that COVID-19 symptoms and severity were similar across all trimesters.
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UTSW Researchers Find No Decrease in Preterm Births With Vaginal Progesterone
Progesterone has been used to prevent recurrent preterm births, but a study finds no benefit
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COVID-19’s Hidden Impact on Women
The novel coronavirus is taking a physical toll on women, but it’s also affecting them in less obvious ways – socially, economically, and psychologically. Dr. Kimberly Kho, an Ob/Gyn, and Dr. Sharon Reimold, a cardiologist, discuss how women can safeguard their health and well-being during the pandemic.