Obstetrics
Conference Coverage
Gestational diabetes: Treatment controversy rages on
WASHINGTON –
Opinion
Understanding postpartum psychosis: From course to treatment
Postpartum psychosis is relatively rare, with an incidence of 1 in 1,000 births, but it is one of the most serious complications of modern...
News
Modafinil use in pregnancy tied to congenital malformations
A large Nordic study confirms a safety signal seen in postmarketing surveillance.
News
Age, race affect preterm birth risk in women with obesity
White and Hispanic women saw a protective effect before age 20, after which obesity became a risk factor, but in black women, the crossover did...
Conference Coverage
Experts in Europe issue guidance on atopic dermatitis in pregnancy
MADRID – Strongly consider class II/III topical corticosteroids as first-line therapy for AD in pregnancy and lactation.
CE/CME
Click for Credit: PPI use & dementia; Weight loss after gastroplasty; more
Topics include: Weight loss after gastroplasty • PT vs steroids for OA • Pregnancy-related death • PPI use & dementia • Biomarkers for CV...
News
ART treatment at birth found to benefit neonates with HIV
Conference Coverage
Metformin after GDM: Lessons from landmark diabetes prevention trial
WASHINGTON – Dr. Robert E. Ratner and Dr. Kim Boggess expound on the evidence base for using metformin and give their takes on postpartum clinical...
Conference Coverage
Women with obesity need not boost calories during pregnancy
LAS VEGAS – Contrary to IOM recommendations, women with obesity have the best gestational weight gain when they eat no extra calories.
Conference Coverage
Data build on cardiovascular disease risk after GDM, HDP
WASHINGTON – “The metabolic stress of pregnancy can uncover underlying susceptibilities.” – Deborah B. Ehrenthal, MD...