The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using nucleic-acid amplification tests (NAAT) when testing female patients under the age of 25 for Chlamydia trachomatis.
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends using nucleic-acid amplification tests (NAAT), many clinicians still use urine NAAT to test for Chlamydia trachomatis in sexually active female patients under the age of 25.
A new report explored whether an improvement program could be beneficial in increasing the number of clinicians using the vaginal swab NAAT. The study ultimately discovered that the quality improvement program did, in fact, lead to significant increase in the use of vaginal swabs to test for C. trachomatis.
For details on this study and its findings, visit Contemporary Pediatrics.
Rising endometriosis rates linked to increased pregnancy complications
May 19th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG meeting reveals a significant rise in endometriosis among pregnant women over the past 20 years, linking the condition to increased obstetric and neonatal complications.
Read More
In this episode of Pap Talk, Gloria Bachmann, MD, MSc, breaks down what it means to be a health care provider for incarcerated individuals, and explores the specific challenges women and their providers face during and after incarceration. Joined by sexual health expert Michael Krychman, MD, Bachmann also discusses trauma-informed care and how providers can get informed.
Listen
Study reveals critical gaps in care for PCOS patients
May 17th 2024A new study presented at the 2024 ACOG Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting highlighted significant gaps in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) care, revealing widespread patient dissatisfaction and the urgent need for improved provider education and comprehensive treatment approaches.
Read More
Unlocking HPV prevention: Insights from 2022 data on vaccination trends
May 14th 2024Explore the latest findings revealing vaccination rates among children aged 9 to 17 years, uncovering demographic disparities and highlighting the crucial role of vaccination in combating human papillomavirus infections and related health risks.
Read More