Obstetrics
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Abortion is essential health care
Particularly during this national emergency, we should come together to support women and families and ensure all of our health care needs are met...
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PFAS exposure in pregnancy tied to obesity risk in granddaughters
The association is stronger for exposed grandmothers with low cholesterol, independent of the intermediate generation.
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Novel drugs approved in 2019
As with nearly all drugs, avoiding these agents in pregnancy is the best choice.
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HCV screening risk factors in pregnant women need updating
Large study of pregnant women highlights the potential value of universal screening for hepatitis C virus.
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Cervical pessary didn’t prevent preterm birth in selected women
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – The Arabin cervical pessary did not significantly affect the likelihood of preterm birth or a composite measure of adverse...
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Maternal methadone opioid maintenance therapy may be tied to smaller postnatal head circumference
GRAPEVINE, TEX. – Opioid maintenance therapy with methadone during pregnancy may be associated with a significantly smaller postnatal head...
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CV health in pregnancy improves outcomes for mother and infant
PHOENIX – “Further study is needed across pregnancy and in other settings,” Dr. Perak said.
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Antifungal drug appears safe for pregnancy
Neither topical nor oral terbinafine was associated with an increased risk of major malformation or spontaneous abortion.
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Prenatal test market booms as patients grapple with results
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Stillbirth linked to end-stage renal disease
There was also an association between stillbirth and risk for chronic kidney disease.