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Is the limit of viability shifting again?
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
- Nathan C. Sundgren, MD, PhD
A shift has been implied by the results of a recent cohort study in which optimal antenatal corticosteroid (ACS) exposure in 431...
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Progesterone for preterm delivery prevention
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
Three cases explore the questions of yay or nay and appropriate administration routes
Researchers have been studying the...
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Intra-amniotic sludge: Does its presence rule out cerclage for short cervix?
- Author:
- Mary C. Tolcher, MD, MS
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
Intra-amniotic sludge and short cervix increase the risk for preterm delivery, but evidence on optimal management is scant. These experts describe...
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Need for caution before extending the use of antenatal corticosteroids beyond 34 weeks’ gestation
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
- Michael A. Belfort, MD, PhD
- And Philip Steer, MD
The consequences of such exposure in infants born late-preterm or at term are not known and could be hazardous, data tell us. At a minimum, mid-...
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Does a second course of antenatal corticosteroids offer benefit in the setting of preterm PROM?
- Author:
- Kathleen M. Antony, MD
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
No. Among 1,641 women in this secondary analysis of a prominent randomized controlled trial (RCT), there was no demonstrated benefit for a second...
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Which perioperative strategies for transvaginal cervical cerclage are backed by data?
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
McDonald cerclage, use of a single stitch, high placement of the cerclage, and an outpatient setting all are supported by evidence, according to...
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Does weekly progesterone prolong gestation in women who have PPROM?
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
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Are a short cervix and a history of preterm birth absolute indications for cervical cerclage?
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
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Fetal pulse oximetry: 8 vital questions
- Author:
- Alex C. Vidaeff, MD, MPH
Will this noninvasive technique improve assessment of fetal well-being? The authors analyze what the evidence to date does and does not tell.