September 15th 2025
A study found 16S nanopore sequencing offers high accuracy in identifying intraamniotic infection, a major contributor to preterm delivery.
Importance of reproductive health services for adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic
October 30th 2024In a recent study, high rates of reproductive health service use were reported among adolescent mothers, indicating the benefits of this model for providing care when other options are unavailable.
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Increasing ondansetron use reported against NVP in the United States
October 29th 2024Despite being recommended as a third-line therapy, rates of ondansetron use to treat nausea and vomiting in pregnancy have increased, making it the most common prescription antiemetic against this condition in the United States.
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Prenatal SSRI or SNRI discontinuation not linked to adverse psychiatric outcomes
October 8th 2024In a recent study, similar rates of adverse psychiatric-related outcomes were reported among patients with discontinuation of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors vs those without discontinuation.
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Early-pregnancy BMI linked to miscarriage and time to pregnancy
September 23rd 2024In a recent study, the odds of miscarriage, fecundability, and subfertility were significantly increased among patients with a body mass index outside the normal category during the preconception or early-pregnancy period.
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Study highlights variable efficacy of aspirin dosing during pregnancy
September 20th 2024A recent study reveals that pregnancy-specific factors influence aspirin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, suggesting the need for tailored aspirin dosing to optimize outcomes in preventing preeclampsia.
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Increase in ED visits for hypertensive disorders from 2006 to 2020 reported
September 18th 2024In a recent study, reported rates on emergency department utilization for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and the postpartum period were higher in 2020 than 2006, with rates especially high among non-Hispanic Black, Hispanic, and Asian patients.
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