Obstetrics
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Prenatal, Postpartum Education Program Improves Breastfeeding Duration
Key clinical point: Targeted education is effective at increasing breastfeeding duration among women with gestational diabetes. Major finding:...
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Induction at 39 Weeks Doesn’t Affect C-section Rate in Older Women
Key clinical point: Among women aged 35 years and older, labor induction at 39 weeks didn’t affect the rate of cesarean delivery. Major finding:...
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Combination Induction Method Speeds Delivery
Key clinical point: The combination of misoprostol and cervical Foley significantly sped time to vaginal delivery, compared with either method...
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Risk Score Reliably Predicts Cesarean Delivery
Key clinical point: A risk score derived from five parameters can help determine the overall risk of cesarean delivery in nulliparous women. Major...
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Cardiovascular Abnormalities Persist After Preeclamptic Pregnancy
Key clinical point: For months following a preeclamptic pregnancy, cardiovascular abnormalities persist in some women and appear to raise their...
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Congo Red Dot Point-of-care Test Detects Preeclampsia
Key clinical point: A noninvasive, “red dye on paper” diagnostic test was effective for rapid screening of preeclampsia. Major finding: The Congo...
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WHO Declares "Public Health Emergency" for Microcephaly Linked to Zika Virus
PURLs
Aneuploidy Screening: Newer Noninvasive Test Gains Traction
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Managing Diabetes in Women of Childbearing Age
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VIDEO: Dr. Anthony S. Fauci addresses the Zika virus situation
The outbreak of Zika virus infection in scores of countries and territories in Central and South America has raised many questions for physicians...