Women's Health
From the Journals
Under new ACC-AHA criteria, more pregnant women at risk of hypertension, adverse outcomes
The adverse outcomes – preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, and preterm birth – appeared to be mitigated by low-dose aspirin therapy.
From the Journals
Gestational weight outside guidelines adversely affects mothers, babies
News
Congenital syphilis rates continue skyrocketing alongside other STDs
Newborn syphilis prevalence rapidly climbs with simultaneously continuing increases in gonorrhea, chlamydia, and primary and secondary syphilis...
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Obesity plays role in sleep-disordered breathing in pregnancy
The relationship between hypertension in pregnancy and sleep-disordered breathing may be partly mediated by obesity.
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Ulipristal reduces bleeding with contraceptive implant
Dr. Eve Espey says toxicity concerns must be addressed before a clinical roll out.
Opinion
Pregnancy registries are a valuable resource
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Clearance rates for some antiepileptic drugs rise during pregnancy
Conference Coverage
Age, risk factors should guide chlamydia, gonorrhea screening of HIV-infected women
WASHINGTON –
Conference Coverage
Two red flags spell trouble ahead in spontaneous coronary artery dissection
MUNICH – New insights emerge from world’s biggest SCAD study.
News
Vaginal intraepithelial neoplasia: What to do when dysplasia persists after hysterectomy
From the Journals
One-step gestational diabetes screening doesn’t improve outcomes
Revised protocol increased diagnoses, but also increased insulin use and pregnancy outcomes including labor induction and neonatal hyperglycemia...