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Study: Pregnancy and Congenital Heart Disease
For women with congenital heart disease, the risk of pregnancy and delivery complications isn't as high as expected, new research shows.
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Simple Physics May Make Mammograms Less Painful
Pressure isn't always a bad thing, researchers have found when exploring ways to minimize pain during mammograms without reducing image quality.
A Statin's Role in Uterine Fibroid Treatment
What does a cholesterol medication have to do with uterine fibroid tumors? New animal research explains one drug's effect on uterine leiomyoma cells.
Not Enough Birthing Hospitals Promote Pertussis Vaccine
Whooping cough can equal hospitalization for a baby, so why aren't more hospitals promoting Tdap vaccines and offering preventive measures on their websites?
PTSD Increases Risk of Preterm Birth
PTSD and preterm birth are associated, so knowing your patients' mental health history, particularly when symptoms were last present, is important.
Minor Cosmetic Services Deemed Safe, BUT . . .
More and more OB/GYN practices are supplementing their medical services with aesthetic services. New data show they are safe, but there's a caveat.
Race Isn't Really a Factor in Maternal Mortality
Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) made an unexpected finding when evaluating racial disparities in dying from childbirth.
New App Predicts Ovarian Tumor Cancer Risk
A new app, called ADNEX, helps distinguish between benign and malignant ovarian tumors, potentially improving triage and management decisions.
Obstetric Quality Indicators Need Revamping
Morbidity measures used to evaluate obstetric quality care at hospitals don't sufficiently identify areas of care that actually need improvement.
Fried Food Ups Gestational Diabetes Risk
Women who consume fried foods more than 7 times a week pre-pregnancy are more likely to have gestational diabetes when they become pregnant.
The Thing We Don't Know About C-Sections
Despite the prevalence of the procedure, there is no proven best way to prevent surgical site infections related to cesarean sections.
Study Reveals Why Flu Is Dangerous in Pregnancy
Severe influenza in pregnancy is a hyperinflammatory disease and not a state of immunodeficiency as previously thought.
Go-To Guide for Clinical Care of Midlife Women
Look no further: The North American Menopause Society has issued recommendations that offer the latest information for managing a woman's health through menopause.
Major Gaps in Endometriosis Diagnosis, Treatment
The clinical and scientific realms of endometriosis have significant gaps, highlighted by persistent delays in diagnosis and underestimates of harm.
Bras or No Bras for Breast Health?
Just in case your patients ever ask, wearing a bra is in no way associated with breast cancer risk.
Pregnant Teens Should Be Screened for Pica, Study Suggests
Pregnant teens are more likely to engage in pica, a behavior characterized by compulsive cravings for nonfood items. Anemia may have something to do with it.
Tips for Navigating Prenatal Genetic Testing
Amniocentesis, CVS, noninvasive prenatal testing, microarray . . . the rapid advancements in prenatal genetic testing can be dizzying. These 7 expert tips can help navigate the gamut.
Can E-Alerts Reduce Surgical Site Infections?
Texts, emails, and voicemails may prove effective in getting surgical patients to follow preadmission instructions aimed at reducing surgical site infections.
PCOS and Infertility: Is a Breast Cancer Drug the Answer?
Letrozole, a breast cancer drug, was compared with clomiphene as a fertility treatment for women with polycystic ovary syndrome. Find out which drug performed best.
Calcium Supplements Reduce Risk of Preeclampsia, Preterm Delivery
High blood pressure, preeclampsia, and preterm birth can all be reduced with calcium supplements in women who eat a low-calcium diet, an analysis finds.
Correcting Anemia From Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Can Improve QOL
Treating anemia early with iron replacement therapy can significantly improve quality of life in women with heavy menstrual bleeding, new research finds.
Evidence Shows 3D Mammography Improves Cancer Detection Rates
Breast tomosynthesis may be worth the extra cost to patients for breast cancer screening. Research shows the 3D technology finds more invasive cancers earlier.
Behavioral Health Gives Clues to Risk of Preterm Birth
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and a major depressive episode during pregnancy are predictors of preterm delivery, independent of SRI or benzo use.
Antipsychotic Meds in Pregnancy: Higher Doses Ups Risks for Neonates
New study results may alleviate concerns about use of antipsychotics in pregnancy. However, higher doses often mean more problems for baby.
Trend of Chemo Before Surgery Bucks Standard of Care for Ovarian Cancer
Chemo after surgery for ovarian cancer is the standard of care, but new research discovers that many women, particularly older women, are undergoing chemo before surgery.
Surveillance for Maternal Mental Health Should Be Extended
The extent and timing of maternal depression is being underestimated, according to new research, highlighting the need for improvement in maternal depression screening.
The Genetics of Preterm Birth: True Labor or False Labor?
New research may have found a way to better predict whether women with threatened preterm labor are in true labor or false labor.
Should the Exit Age for Cervical Cancer Screening Be Extended?
The highest rates of cervical cancer occur in women aged 65 to 69, according to new estimates. This suggests that screening guidelines may need to be reconsidered.
Do Labor Inductions at Term Improve Chances for a Vaginal Delivery?
Is labor induction or expectant management better in term or post-term pregnancies? The findings from a new meta-analysis offer some insight.
Stillbirth Prevention and Severe SGA and LGA
New research finds that obstetricians may be overlooking an at-risk group for implementing stillbirth prevention strategies.