Tag: Pregnancy
Early Exposure to Secondhand Smoke May Up A-Fib Risk Later
Effect strongest for those without other risk factors, but more study needed
Cervical Pessary Doesn’t Reduce Preterm Birth in Twin Pregnancy
Little difference in rate of spontaneous birth <34 weeks, perinatal death with use of cervical pessary
Lack of Sufficient Iodine Nutrition Common During Pregnancy
More targeted intervention strategies needed to optimize iodine nutrition during pregnancy
Healthier Diet Linked to Reduced Congenital Heart Defects
Tied to reduced risks of tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects
Case Report: Hidradenoma Papilliferum in Pregnancy
Case report describes woman presenting with cystic nodule on the vulva during pregnancy
ACOG: Best Evidence for Rx of Nausea, Vomiting in Pregnancy
Vitamin B6 or vitamin B6 plus doxylamine is safe and effective; recommended for first-line tx
Detailed Medical History Best Screening for Preeclampsia
Should remain method of screening until studies show aspirin reduces incidence of preeclampsia
Patterns of Vaginal Microbiota Linked to Preterm Delivery
Findings have important implications for predicting premature labor, a major global health problem
Pregnancy Mortality Due to H1N1 ’09 to ’10 Pandemic: 12 Percent
Findings based on confirmed and possible influenza A deaths in the United States
ST-Segment Analysis Doesn’t Cut Adverse Neonatal Outcomes
No significant benefit found for adjunctive use of intrapartum fetal ECG ST-segment analysis
