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Women’s health experts from the Raquel and Jaime Gilinski Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will present new research at the 2025 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota from May 16–18. Please let me know if you would like to coordinate an interview about their forthcoming presentations. Mount Sinai obstetricians and gynecologists are also available to comment on breaking news and other trending topics on prenatal care and women’s health.
SESSIONS
*All abstracts listed below will appear in a supplement of the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology and are under embargo until 5:00 pm ET on Thursday, May 15, 2025.*
Friday, May 16
* Session PS01 - ePoster Session A
10:45 - 11:45 am Central (11:45 am - 12:45 pm Eastern)
Location: Hall E
A14. Increasing the Use of Low Dose Aspirin for Preeclampsia Prevention Through Universal Implementation
Co-author: Ivie Odiase, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Mount Sinai West
• Preeclampsia, a significant hypertensive disorder occurring after the 20th week of gestation, presents with hypertension and proteinuria. The condition endangers maternal and perinatal health through risks like preterm birth and maternal organ dysfunction. Aspirin, with its anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effects, has proven effective in preventing preeclampsia. Acknowledging the disproportionate impact of pregnancy-related morbidity on underserved communities, ACOG recommends 81mg aspirin daily. ACOG’s Practice Advisory notes that it may be medically reasonable to have universal implementation of aspirin in a practice with the majority of patients at risk for preeclampsia. The researchers hypothesize that most of their patients were eligible for aspirin and that a large number of these eligible patients were not recommended aspirin for preeclampsia prevention.
* Session PS02 - ePoster Session B
1:15 - 2:15 pm Central (2:15 – 3:15 pm Eastern)
B20. Impact of Doula Care on Social Determinants of Health: Doulas as a Tool to Address Non-Medical Healthcare Disparities Within the Healthcare System
Presenter: Donessa Jenae Colley, BA, MD Candidate at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Doula care is associated with improved outcomes for both birthing individuals and neonates; it is a promising strategy for reducing inequities in birth outcomes. The Helping Promote Birth Equity (HoPE) program—designed to promote equitable reproductive health in Queens, NY— integrates community-based doulas into the clinical care system to help patients achieve better social and medical outcomes. This study explores how HoPE doulas have an extensive impact on social determinants of health, beyond the scope of traditional doula care and traditional health care.
* Session PS04 - ePoster Session D
4:15 - 5:15 pm Central (5:15 – 6:15 pm Eastern)
D14. Staged Uterine Artery Embolization Prior to Hysterectomy for Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids: A Narrative Synthesis
Co-author: Susan S. Khalil, MD, Program Director of the Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Hysterectomy is one of the most common surgical procedures in the United States, with symptomatic uterine fibroids accounting for 41.7% of cases. Minimally invasive approaches to hysterectomy should be utilized whenever feasible. Many studies support intraoperative uterine artery ligation (UAL) to decrease blood loss during hysterectomy for symptomatic uterine fibroids. Uterine artery embolization (UAE) is typically a procedure for management of symptomatic uterine fibroids in patients who desire uterine preservation, however, it mimics the effects of UAL. The researchers systematically examine the current literature, and complete a meta-analysis comparing outcomes of staged uterine artery embolization to standard minimally-invasive hysterectomy for symptomatic uterine fibroids.
Saturday, May 17
* Session PS09 - ePoster Session I
4:00 - 5:00 pm Central (5:00 – 6:00 pm Eastern)
Location: Hall E
I07. Evaluating Hospital Staff Perceptions of Community-Based Doula Care: A Mixed-Methods Study on Birth Outcomes and Program Integration
Presenter: Rebecca Rosenzweig, BS, MD Candidate at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• Community-based doulas promote birth equity by providing culturally sensitive care that addresses challenges faced by marginalized populations, and improving maternal and infant health outcomes. Following the implementation of the Helping Promote Birth Equity (HoPE) program through community-based doula care in two safety net hospitals, the researchers explore understanding perceptions of hospital staff about doulas to achieve successfully integrating the program into standard clinical care.
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Journal
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Article Publication Date
15-May-2025