Tag: Pregnancy
Polyhydramnios With Normal U/S Linked to Adverse Outcomes
Higher rate of fetal malformation, genetic syndromes, neurologic disorders, developmental delay
Truncating Variant Prevalence Up in Peripartum Cardiomyopathy
Prevalence of 15 percent, similar to that seen in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy
Blood Test May Help Rule Out Preeclampsia in Short Term
Could help predict whether preeclampsia would be diagnosed in the next week
Oral Fluconazole Exposure Linked to Spontaneous Abortion Risk
Exposure in pregnancy linked to significantly increased risk of spontaneous abortion
Third-Trimester Screen Detects Late Alloimmunization
Detection through additional screening facilitates timely treatment
Metformin Looks Promising in the Treatment of Preeclampsia
Reduces sFlt-1 and sENG secretion from primary human tissues; reduces endothelial dysfunction
CDC: Number of U.S. Births Up to 3.9 Million in 2014
Decrease in rate of teenage pregnancies, and in birth rates for women in early 20s
Ultrasound Can Determine Fetal Sex in First Trimester
Fetal crown-rump length, gestational age, and mother's BMI affect accuracy
Ultrasound Can Read Weight of Fetuses With FGR in Obese Moms
Findings show accurate estimated fetal weight for women in all body mass index subcategories
ART Conception Tied to Increased Odds of Maternal Morbidity
For singleton pregnancies, increased odds of severe maternal morbidity, although rate down since 2008
