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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 obesityUrethral 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.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.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.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.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 benefitCOVID-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.Protecting Pregnancies and Women’s Health
COVID-19 has created new health challenges for women, particularly expectant moms. Dr. Catherine Spong, Chair of UT Southwestern’s Ob/Gyn Department, discusses the risks, as well as the top treatments, screenings, and preventive measures for women during the pandemic.The ART and Science of Targeting Gynecologic Tumors
Adaptive radiation therapy (ART) – a new patient tumor personalized technology – is now available to treat and cure women with cervical cancer and other gynecologic tumors.Managing Pregnancy When Mom Has an Eating Disorder
UT Southwestern’s specialized maternal health team can provide supportive care to increase chances of a healthy pregnancy, and our colleagues in psychiatry who specialize in managing eating disorders play a crucial role in pregnancy care too.UTSW Study Finds New Pain Management Approach Reduced Opioid Use After C-sections
Shift to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications from patient-controlled medication pumps also boosted breastfeeding rates.Anemia and Pregnancy
Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology Catherine Spong, M.D., talks about UT Southwestern research aimed at reducing maternal anemia.