Obstetrics
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Poor asthma control during pregnancy trims live birth rate
SAN FRANCISCO – Pregnant women with poorly-controlled asthma had fewer live births, increased preterm deliveries,...
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No increased pregnancy loss risk for women conceiving soon after stillbirth
There was no significantly increased risk of stillbirth, preterm birth, or small-for-gestational-age birth in the next pregnancy for women who...
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Many common dermatologic drugs can be safely used during pregnancy
WASHINGTON – With some caution, it’s possible to continue agents for psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and pemphigus.
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Combination model predicts imminent preeclampsia
At 35-36 weeks’ gestation, a triple test bested PlGF alone and the sFLT/PlGF ratio for predicting preeclampsia.
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Sildenafil associated with persistent pulmonary hypertension in neonates with early IUGR
LAs VEGAS – “Our recommendation is not to use sildenafil for this indication in pregnant women,” said Dr. Anouk Pels...
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Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Increased IUGR risk reported
LAS VEGAS – Increased risk of antepartum hemorrhage, cervical incompetence were also seen in the national cohort.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Missed HIV screening opps; aspirin & preeclampsia; more
Topics include: Lung function & SSc mortality • Subclinical carotid atherosclerosis • Flawed cognitive assessments • HIV screening...
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Pregnancy problems predict cardiovascular future
SNOWMASS, COLO. – “I suspect many of us don’t routinely ask our patients about miscarriages and stillbirths … but these are also hallmarks of...
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Stopping TNF inhibitors before 20 weeks’ gestation not linked to worsening RA, JIA
The study further refines when TNF inhibitor discontinuation may be feasible during pregnancy.
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Women with RA have reduced chance of live birth after assisted reproduction treatment