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Social Inequalities in Gestational Diabetes: Insights from a Nationwide Swedish Cohort Study

By MedXY 09/16/2026

This Swedish cohort study reveals growing gestational diabetes prevalence with marked disparities by social determinants such as education, income, and nativity, underscoring the need for targeted prevention and equitable care.

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Impact of Episiotomy Type on Anal Sphincter Injury Risk During Operative Vaginal Delivery in the U.S.

By MedXY 09/14/2026

This study examines how episiotomy type influences the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury during operative vaginal deliveries, highlighting mediolateral episiotomy's protective effect in women without prior vaginal birth and risks associated with midline episiotomy.

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Pembrolizumab Plus Chemotherapy for Cervical Cancer: Five-Year Exploratory Analysis from the KEYNOTE-826 Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY 09/14/2026

Five-year data from KEYNOTE-826 confirm pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy as a durable, first-line treatment improving survival in persistent, recurrent, or metastatic cervical cancer without new safety concerns.

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Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk in Midlife Women with Vasomotor Symptoms: Insights from the SWAN Study

By MedXY 09/13/2026

Initiation of menopausal hormone therapy during perimenopause or early postmenopause in women with vasomotor symptoms is associated with a reduced cardiovascular risk, especially among Black women and those starting therapy within 10 years of menopause onset.

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Impact of Conditioning Regimens on Pregnancy Outcomes in Female Survivors of Childhood and Adolescent Acute Leukemia: HSCT versus Conventional Chemotherapy

By MedXY 09/12/2026

This multicenter study reveals that total-body irradiation (TBI) conditioning before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation severely compromises pregnancy outcomes compared to alkylating agents or conventional chemotherapy in female survivors of childhood/adolescent acute leukemia.

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Impact of Mutated p53 on Type I Interferon Pathway Expression in Endometrial Cancer: Immune Modulatory Insights

By MedXY 09/11/2026

This study reveals distinct alterations in the type I interferon pathway expression and signaling linked to mutated p53 subtypes in endometrial cancer, highlighting differing immune microenvironments that impact prognosis and therapeutic considerations.

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Minimally Invasive Radical Hysterectomy Without Uterine Manipulator vs Open Surgery for Early-Stage Cervical Cancer: Comparative Outcomes from a Large Propensity-Matched Cohort

By MedXY 09/11/2026

This retrospective study compares oncologic and perioperative outcomes of minimally invasive radical hysterectomy without uterine manipulator versus open radical hysterectomy in early-stage cervical cancer, showing comparable survival but improved perioperative recovery with MIS.

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Advancing Fetal Death Detection: Identification of Novel Maternal Plasma Biomarkers Through Large-Scale Proteomic Profiling

By MedXY 09/11/2026

Large-scale proteomic analysis identifies novel maternal plasma protein biomarkers that improve detection of fetal death beyond established markers, highlighting both shared and unique pathological pathways with preeclampsia.

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Periconceptional Vitamin B12 and Folate Levels in Parents Linked to Birth Defect Risk Reduction: Insights from a Large Prospective Cohort

By MedXY 09/10/2026

This Shanghai cohort study reveals that higher parental vitamin B12 and maternal postconception RBC folate levels associate with significantly lower birth defect prevalences, highlighting novel nutritional targets beyond maternal folic acid for perinatal care.

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Pre-pregnancy Uterine Surgery Linked to Increased Risks of Preterm Birth and Stillbirth: Insights from a Large Population Study

By MedXY 09/09/2026

Uterine surgery before first pregnancy is associated with increased risks of preterm birth and stillbirth, with risk magnifying after repeated procedures, highlighting the need for careful surgical decision-making and enhanced antenatal monitoring.

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Psychostimulant Continuation and Postpartum Mental Health in Pregnant People With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: A Clinical Evidence Review

By MedXY 09/09/2026

This review synthesizes current evidence on the impact of continuing psychostimulant treatment during pregnancy on postpartum mental health outcomes among people with ADHD, highlighting key findings and clinical implications from recent large-scale cohort research.

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Feasibility and Diagnostic Performance of Cervical Screening at 6 and 12 Weeks Postnatal: Insights from a Paired-Sample Study

By MedXY 09/08/2026

This feasibility study compares cervical screening at 6 and 12 weeks postnatal, assessing uptake, test performance, and patient experience, revealing high concordance and supporting early postnatal screening with some limitations for urine self-sampling.

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Validating the ICIQ-PPHSAQ: Enhancing Assessment of Perinatal Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in Clinical Practice

By MedXY 09/08/2026

The ICIQ-PPHSAQ questionnaire demonstrates robust validity and reliability for assessing pelvic floor dysfunction symptoms and risk factors during the perinatal period, supporting its application in English pelvic health services.

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Cardiovascular and Bone Health Outcomes After Oophorectomy in Postmenopausal Women Undergoing Benign Hysterectomy: Insights from a Population-Based Study

By MedXY 09/08/2026

This study evaluates cardiovascular and bone health outcomes after bilateral oophorectomy during benign hysterectomy in postmenopausal women, highlighting increased risk for cardiovascular predisposition but no rise in clinical cardiovascular events or osteoporosis.

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Routine Ultrasound Screening for Large-for-Gestational-Age Fetuses at Term: Balancing Diagnostic Limitations and Intervention Risks

By MedXY 09/08/2026

Routine third-trimester ultrasound screening for suspected large-for-gestational-age fetuses shows limited accuracy, leads to increased obstetric interventions, and does not improve neonatal outcomes, suggesting a need for more individualized screening approaches.

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Sustained Reduction of Severe Maternal Morbidity and Racial Disparities Through a Statewide Perinatal Quality Collaborative

By MedXY 09/08/2026

A Louisiana statewide perinatal quality collaborative significantly reduced severe maternal morbidity related to hemorrhage and hypertension, sustained improvements across initiatives, and narrowed racial disparities, demonstrating durable health system impact.

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Evaluating Neurodevelopmental Outcomes Following Intrapartum Azithromycin Administration in Neonates with Birth Asphyxia: Insights from the A-PLUS Follow-Up Study

By MedXY 09/08/2026

A multicountry follow-up study found no significant improvement in neurodevelopmental outcomes at two years in infants with birth asphyxia whose mothers received a single 2 g oral dose of azithromycin during labor versus placebo.

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Gardnerella Enrichment in the Vaginal Microbiome of Women with Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Is Associated with Lower Fetal Birthweight Percentiles

By MedXY 09/08/2026

This study reveals that gestational diabetes alters vaginal microbiota, increasing Gardnerella abundance, which correlates with maternal glucose levels and lower fetal birthweight percentiles.

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Evaluating Voice Disorder Risks in Peri- and Post-Menopausal Women Using Hormone Replacement Therapy: Insights from a Large TriNetX Cohort

By MedXY 09/07/2026

This study investigates the association between peri- and post-menopausal hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and the risk of voice disorders, revealing transiently increased dysphonia risk within the first nine months but no sustained clinical impact after one year.

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Innovative Nerve-Sparing Laparoscopic Approach for Rectal Endometriosis: Mesentery-Preserving Hand-Sewn Anastomosis

By MedXY 09/07/2026

This article reviews a novel laparoscopic technique for rectal endometriosis involving mesentery preservation and nerve-sparing hand-sewn anastomosis, demonstrating feasibility and neurovascular protection compared to conventional stapled methods.