Obstetrics
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Fasting rules for surgery; Biomarkers for PSA vs OA; more
Topics include: Levothyroxine & birth rate • Elderly fall prevention • Fasting rules for surgery • Biomarkers for PsA vs OA • Compression-only...
News
Endometriosis is linked to adverse pregnancy outcomes
Women with endometriosis have a greater risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes including ectopic pregnancy, preterm birth, and gestational diabetes....
News
Fluoride exposure during pregnancy tied to lower IQ score in children
This study confirms findings in a 2017 Mexico City study.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: Predicting preeclampsia; MI & stroke post-cancer Dx; more
Topics include: Smoking cessation & RA • Pregnancy loss after stillbirth • Biomarker for dementia? • MI & stroke post-cancer Dx •...
Medicolegal Issues
Don’t Mix Off-label Use With Off-the-rack Pills
Off-label use of a medication is common—and legal. But it also requires extra attention to ensure you are maintaining the standard of care....
News
U.S. fertility rate, teen births are on the decline
The report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also found an increase in vaginal births after previous cesarean delivery.
News
USPSTF updates, reaffirms recommendation for HBV screening in pregnant women
There have been improvements in maternal HBV therapy since the original 2009 USPSTF recommendation.
News
Little association found between in utero H1N1 vaccine and 5-year health outcomes
A weak but significant association was observed for asthma.
News
First-time fathers at risk of postnatal depressive symptoms
"Strategies to promote better sleep, mobilize social support, and strengthen the couple relationship may be important to address in innovative...
Conference Coverage
Caution is key when pregnancy and psoriasis mix
Some treatments can be risky and may need adjustment before conception.