Obstetrics
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USPSTF reaffirms HIV screening recommendations
Screening is recommended for all patients aged 15-65 years; for adolescents and older adults at increased risk for acquiring HIV infection; and...
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Postpartum LARC uptake increased with separate payment
The introduction of separate hospital payment for immediate post-partum long-acting reversible contraceptives is associated with increased uptake...
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Diverse vaginal microbiome may signal risk for preterm birth
Two studies using data from the MOMS-PI support the link between vaginal flora and preterm birth risk.
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The benefits of first-trimester fetal heart evaluation
Screening the fetal heart for congenital defects at 11-14 weeks’ gestation has physical and psychological maternal benefits.
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Considering congenital heart defects early
How soon in fetal heart development do congenital heart defects manifest?
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Pregnancy mortality in the United States: Top causes of death and timing
News
FDA: Vinpocetine associated with fetal harms, miscarriage
Although vinpocetine is an unregulated ingredient in many dietary supplements in the United States, it’s regulated as a prescription drug in some...
Expert Commentary
What’s in store for ObGyn reimbursement in the EHR age and beyond
ACOG intends to retain the physician lead in how ObGyns get paid for their work
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From the Editor
One versus two uterotonics: Which is better for minimizing postpartum blood loss?
A Cochrane network meta-analysis concluded that the two highest-ranked interventions for reducing the rate of postpartum blood...
Expert Commentary
In women with late preterm mild hypertensive disorders, does immediate delivery versus expectant management differ in terms of neonatal neurodevelopmental outcomes?
Yes. For women with late preterm (34–37 weeks) mild hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, immediate delivery resulted in poorer...
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Systematic review indicates cutaneous laser therapy may be safe during pregnancy
Elective laser treatments are usually not recommended during pregnancy, but no evidence supports this, according to the authors of the review.