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Glyburide failed to show noninferiority in gestational diabetes
The upper limit of the confidence interval for difference between groups did not meet the prespecified value for noninferiority.
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VIDEO: Novel postpartum depression drug effective in phase 3 trial
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Brexanolone, administered intravenously, is under review at the FDA for treating postpartum depression.
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Antiretroviral choice for pregnant women with HIV does not appear to impact birth outcomes
Three different regimens of antiretroviral therapy did not produce significantly different adverse birth outcomes in women with HIV.
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Higher preconception blood pressure linked to pregnancy loss
Women with a history of pregnancy loss and with elevated blood pressure during preconception may be at increased risk of pregnancy loss.
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FDA approves certolizumab label update for pregnancy, breastfeeding
Approval is based on data from the CRIB and CRADLE studies.
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Does Fish Oil During Pregnancy Help Prevent Asthma in Kids?
The data have been mixed, but a new meta-analysis provides clarity: Omega-3 supplementation in pregnancy can help prevent asthma in offspring—just...
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HCV infection tied to premature ovarian senescence and a high miscarriage rate
Infertility and adverse pregnancy outcomes in HCV-infected women appear associated with increased ovarian senescence.
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Women aged 35-39 years at greater risk for stillbirth
Researchers in Denmark analyzed a large number of first-trimester pregnancies to make risk estimates for adverse outcomes.
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Trial seeks improved regimens for pregnant women with HIV
A new study seeks better-tolerated alternatives to the current antiretroviral regimen for pregnant women with HIV.
News from the FDA/CDC
Women filling more ADHD prescriptions
Increase in possible medication exposure during pregnancy “is of public health concern.”