Acute kidney injury in pregnancy on rise
March 31, 2020
Results of a very large cohort study underscore the need for routine screening of kidney function and detection of acute kidney injury in all women hospitalized during pregnancy.
Judith M. Orvos, ELS
Opioids post-cesarean: Predicting use after discharge
March 24, 2020
Reviewing a patient’s intake of opioids after cesarean may help optimize pain management post-discharge, according to results of a new study.
‘Momnibus’ legislation aims to help black moms
March 20, 2020
A package of nine individual bills has just been introduced that aim to improve health for black mothers in the United States.
Timing twin delivery to optimize outcomes
March 20, 2020
Results of a new Scottish study suggest that delivery after 37 weeks’ gestation is optimal for uncomplicated twin pregnancies.
Maternal smoking’s negative effect on infant body size
March 12, 2020
Finnish researchers say that maternal smoking during pregnancy leads to reduced infant body length and head circumference, effects that remain unchanged even if a woman stops smoking during the first trimester.
CDC guidance on coronavirus in pregnant, breastfeeding women
March 10, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted a FAQ on coronavirus in pregnancy and interim guidance on breastfeeding in women who have or are suspected to have COVID-19.
Does screening mammography reduce disparities in care for TNBC?
March 6, 2020
New findings shows that screening mammography that led to detection of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) resulted in similar outcomes for both white and African-American women.
Impact of Title X changes on family planning access for Texas teens
March 5, 2020
In-depth interviews with program administrators in Texas show that changes to Title X are decreasing access to services for teens and the quality of those services.
Do physician gender and race affect patient confidence?
March 5, 2020
A randomized trial involving a simulated clinical encounter suggests that physician gender and race may not significantly affect patient satisfaction with or confidence in physicians.
Genetics may play role in endometrial cancer risk
February 28, 2020
Six single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPS) may be strongly associated with endometrial cancer risk, according to a new analysis of the latest evidence on genetics of the disease.
