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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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ACOG: Avoid inductions before 39 weeks unless medically necessary
Immediate and later outcomes are worse for babies delivered late preterm or early term, compared with term-delivered babies.
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Malpractice suits are less frequent – but more costly
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Masterclass: Marlene Freeman on treating bipolar disorder in women
Dr. Freeman shares preliminary data on the impact of exposure to atypicals from the National Pregnancy Registry at Mass General.
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Insulin-treated diabetes in pregnancy carries preterm risk
Pregnant women with insulin-treated diabetes or obesity have a significantly greater odds of premature delivery or offspring who are large for...
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Trump bars abortion referrals from family planning program
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has finalized sweeping changes to the federal Title X family planning program, pulling back...
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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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Delayed cord clamping didn’t drop maternal hemoglobin in term cesarean deliveries
LAS VEGAS – The results provide support for application of current ACOG recommendations to women delivering by...
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Dental device borrowed from sports world no help in pushing
LAS VEGAS – Although women liked the device and found it comfortable, it didn’t shorten the second stage of labor....
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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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One postdelivery antibiotic dose nearly halves infection in operative delivery
LAS VEGAS – A single prophylactic antibiotic dose “should be introduced into clinical practice,” said first author Marian Knight, MBChB, DPhil.