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Women with Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: Long-Term Outcomes After PCI vs CABG
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Women with Chronic Coronary Artery Disease: Long-Term Outcomes After PCI vs CABG

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

In women with chronic severe coronary artery disease, CABG was linked to lower long-term rates of death, stroke, heart attack, repeat revascularization, and cardiovascular readmission than PCI.

Cost-effectiveness of Pembrolizumab for FIGO 2014 Stage III-IVA Cervical Cancer in the United States
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Cost-effectiveness of Pembrolizumab for FIGO 2014 Stage III-IVA Cervical Cancer in the United States

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

Pembrolizumab plus chemoradiotherapy improved survival and quality-adjusted survival for FIGO 2014 stage III-IVA cervical cancer and was projected to be cost-effective in the U.S. at a $150,000/QALY threshold.

Microbial and Metabolic Correlates of Endometrial Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Translational Study
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Microbial and Metabolic Correlates of Endometrial Dysfunction in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Translational Study

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

This study links PCOS-related miscarriage risk to gut microbiome changes, especially reduced Parabacteroides merdae and higher isoleucine, which may promote endometrial senescence and impair pregnancy outcomes.

Association Between Racial Segregation of Labor and Delivery Services and Use of Trial of Labor and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean
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Association Between Racial Segregation of Labor and Delivery Services and Use of Trial of Labor and Vaginal Birth After Cesarean

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

Hospitals that serve more Black patients had higher rates of trial of labor after cesarean and VBAC success among low-risk patients, suggesting hospital practices may influence cesarean-related disparities.

Adding HE4 to the IOTA ADNEX Model for Differentiating Adnexal Masses: A Danish Prospective Multicenter Study
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Adding HE4 to the IOTA ADNEX Model for Differentiating Adnexal Masses: A Danish Prospective Multicenter Study

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A Danish multicenter study found that adding HE4 to the IOTA ADNEX model offered only limited, threshold-dependent benefit for assessing adnexal masses, with no meaningful improvement in non-tertiary centers.

Vaginal Hysterectomy Versus Vaginal Assisted Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery Hysterectomy: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial
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Vaginal Hysterectomy Versus Vaginal Assisted Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery Hysterectomy: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A randomized trial found vaginal assisted NOTES hysterectomy improved same-day discharge, operative time, and blood loss versus standard vaginal hysterectomy, without increasing complications or affecting recovery.

Trends and Characteristics of Inpatient versus Ambulatory Surgery for Endometriosis
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Trends and Characteristics of Inpatient versus Ambulatory Surgery for Endometriosis

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A U.S. national study found endometriosis surgery is shifting from inpatient to outpatient care, with hospital cases more common in older, medically complex patients and those with more extensive disease.

Severe Surgical Complications During Cesarean Delivery Are Linked to Higher Postpartum Readmission Risk
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Severe Surgical Complications During Cesarean Delivery Are Linked to Higher Postpartum Readmission Risk

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

Severe surgical complications during cesarean delivery were linked to about twice the risk of postpartum readmission within 42 days, especially for wound infection, supporting closer follow-up after complicated births.

Family History Misses Actionable Germline Variants in Many Ovarian Cancer Patients Over 70
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Family History Misses Actionable Germline Variants in Many Ovarian Cancer Patients Over 70

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A large real-world registry study shows that ovarian cancer patients aged 70 and older still carry clinically actionable germline variants, often without a reported family history, supporting broader age-inclusive genetic testing.

Menopausal Hot Flushes and Night Sweats May Be Linked to Retirement: What an Australian Study Found
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Menopausal Hot Flushes and Night Sweats May Be Linked to Retirement: What an Australian Study Found

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A large Australian longitudinal study found that women with both hot flushes and night sweats had slightly higher odds of retirement, suggesting menopausal symptom burden may influence workforce participation.

Optimizing the Second Stage of Labor: The Interplay of Parity, Fetal Position, and Epidural Analgesia on Spontaneous Delivery Success
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Optimizing the Second Stage of Labor: The Interplay of Parity, Fetal Position, and Epidural Analgesia on Spontaneous Delivery Success

By MedXY|May 13, 2026

This review synthesizes contemporary evidence on the duration of active pushing, highlighting how epidural use, fetal malposition, and parity influence the probability of spontaneous delivery and maternal-neonatal outcomes.

Six Hours May Be Enough for Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade After Postpartum Hemorrhage
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Six Hours May Be Enough for Intrauterine Balloon Tamponade After Postpartum Hemorrhage

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A randomized trial found that 6 hours of intrauterine balloon tamponade was noninferior to 18 hours for controlling postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery, suggesting earlier removal may be reasonable in stable patients.

Extended-Release vs Sublingual Buprenorphine in Pregnancy Through 12 Months Post Partum: A Randomized Clinical Trial
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Extended-Release vs Sublingual Buprenorphine in Pregnancy Through 12 Months Post Partum: A Randomized Clinical Trial

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A clinical trial found that weekly extended-release buprenorphine significantly improves illicit opioid abstinence during pregnancy compared to sublingual forms, with fewer serious adverse events, offering a safer treatment option for opioi

Estrogen Therapy Linked to Improved Survival in Certain Ovarian Cancer Patients Under 60
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Estrogen Therapy Linked to Improved Survival in Certain Ovarian Cancer Patients Under 60

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

Study shows post-diagnosis estrogen therapy improves survival in high-grade serous and clear cell ovarian cancers but may worsen outcomes in endometrioid subtypes, offering guidance for managing menopausal symptoms in younger survivors.

Low-Dose Aspirin’s Pregnancy Benefit Appears Unchanged by Start Time or Adherence in a Large Multicentre Post Hoc Trial Analysis
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Low-Dose Aspirin’s Pregnancy Benefit Appears Unchanged by Start Time or Adherence in a Large Multicentre Post Hoc Trial Analysis

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

In this post hoc analysis of a large randomized pregnancy trial, aspirin’s effects on preterm birth and perinatal mortality were not meaningfully modified by gestational age at initiation or measured adherence.

First-Trimester Maternal CMV Infection Concentrates the Risk of Fetal Brain Injury, Hearing Loss, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
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First-Trimester Maternal CMV Infection Concentrates the Risk of Fetal Brain Injury, Hearing Loss, and Autism Spectrum Disorder

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A large prospective cohort suggests that long-term sequelae of congenital CMV after primary maternal infection are confined to first-trimester exposure, with autism spectrum disorder linked to temporal lobe white matter abnormalities.

Real-world Evidence: Managing Platelet Counts in Ovarian Cancer Patients on First-Line Maintenance Niraparib
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Real-world Evidence: Managing Platelet Counts in Ovarian Cancer Patients on First-Line Maintenance Niraparib

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A US cohort study of 543 ovarian cancer patients revealed 37% experienced decreased platelets during niraparib maintenance. Onset typically occurred within 1 month but resolved rapidly with dose adjustments, resulting in low discontinuation

Antenatal Prediction of Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Trauma Using Routine Maternal and Ultrasound Variables
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Antenatal Prediction of Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Trauma Using Routine Maternal and Ultrasound Variables

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A retrospective UK study of 24,334 pregnancies developed predictive models for shoulder dystocia and birth trauma using maternal characteristics and fetal abdominal circumference, showing improved accuracy over current methods.

Hematologic Response to Iron Therapy and Stillbirth Risk in Moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia
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Hematologic Response to Iron Therapy and Stillbirth Risk in Moderate Iron Deficiency Anemia

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

Study reveals inadequate hemoglobin improvement at 20-24 weeks after iron therapy increases stillbirth and preterm birth risks in moderate iron deficiency anemia pregnancies, highlighting need for early intervention.

HPV Self-Sampling May Expand Cervical Cancer Screening Access for Transmasculine and Nonbinary Patients
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HPV Self-Sampling May Expand Cervical Cancer Screening Access for Transmasculine and Nonbinary Patients

By MedXY|Aug 18, 2026

A narrative review suggests HPV self-sampling is acceptable and potentially practice-changing for transmasculine and nonbinary people who are often underscreened for cervical cancer.

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