Obstetrics
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Prenatal valproate exposure raises ADHD risk
Children whose mothers took valproate during pregnancy were significantly more likely to have ADHD diagnoses.
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Mothers may play role in depression link between fathers and daughters
“Overall, these findings highlight the importance of ... considering both parents when one parent presents with depression.”
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Aspirin appears underused to prevent preeclampsia in SLE patients
Approximately a quarter of pregnant women with lupus took aspirin, although half had at least one traditional preeclampsia risk factor.
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Pregnant women commonly refuse the influenza vaccine
Conference Coverage
Evidence coming on best preeclampsia treatment threshold
CHICAGO –
Conference Coverage
CKD, and even dialysis, may not be barriers to pregnancy
Nephrologist urges colleagues to get a grip on how to counsel patients of child-bearing age.
News
USPSTF advises primary care to screen for unhealthy alcohol use
Evidence supports alcohol screening for adults, but data are insufficient for adolescents.
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FDA panels back brexanolone infusion for postpartum depression
Brexanolone infusion called a game changer by some committee members in a 17-1 vote recommending agency approval.
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Hospitals could reduce maternal mortality with four achievable steps
When fewer and fewer hospitals provide obstetric care, what’s the best way forward?
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
In this "3 in 3" video, Christine Kessler, MN, ANP-BC, CNS, BC-ADM, FAANP, describes the impact on the fetus of maternal subclinical...