Missouri extends Medicaid coverage for new mothers up to 12 months postpartum
November 14th 2023Discover how Missouri's extended Medicaid and CHIP coverage for new mothers, in alignment with the Biden-Harris Maternal Health Blueprint, addresses rising maternal mortality rates and provides essential support during the postpartum period.
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Early intrauterine balloon tamponade and severe postpartum hemorrhage risk
November 14th 2023A recent study indicates that early use of intrauterine balloon tamponade does not significantly reduce severe postpartum hemorrhage risk compared to its application after second-line uterotonic treatment failure.
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Managing intrapartum fever: Ampicillin vs ampicillin and gentamicin
November 14th 2023Discover key findings from a recent study suggesting increased risks with ampicillin treatment for intrapartum fever, emphasizing the importance of considering ampicillin and gentamicin for comprehensive management of clinical chorioamnionitis during childbirth.
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Understanding endometriosis: Impact on women's health, symptoms
November 13th 2023A recent study revealed that women with endometriosis not only face a mean delay of 7 to 11 years in diagnosis but also suffer from increased menstrual, mental health, and other pain symptoms, impacting their overall well-being and quality of life.
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Examining spontaneous abortion risk in infertile patients: The crucial role of pregnancy ultrasound
November 13th 2023Uncover the nuanced relationship between bleeding, ultrasound findings, and spontaneous abortion risk in individuals undergoing embryo transfer for a singleton intrauterine pregnancy.
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Maternal depressive symptoms before conception revealed in new study
November 10th 2023Explore the findings from a JAMA Network Open study, uncovering the stability of maternal depressive symptoms from pregnancy through 2 years postdelivery, highlighting a need for updated public health policies and timely interventions.
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Treating heavy menstrual bleeding: Levonorgestrel system vs combined oral contraceptives
November 8th 2023In a recent study, patients who were treated for heavy menstrual bleeding with the levonorgestrel intrauterine system had similar changes in bleeding-related quality of life as those using combined oral contraceptives for treatment.
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Hematocrit levels in newborns: EPP vs. DCC study reveals surprising findings
November 7th 2023A recent study in JAMA Network Open investigates the impact of extrauterine placental perfusion versus delayed cord clamping on hematocrit levels in newborns, shedding light on potential alternatives for optimizing infant outcomes during birth.
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Enhancing contraceptive use among female smokers
October 26th 2023Women of reproductive age often use combined hormonal contraceptives, which are available orally, as a vaginal ring, or as a transdermal patch. However, CHCs are associated with increased risks of venous thromboembolism and myocardial infarction (MI).
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