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Pregnancy and Birth
March of Dimes launches new preterm birth research center at UCSF
August 24, 2022
Marina Sirota, PhD, associate professor of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, spoke about the new March of Dimes Prematurity Research Center at UCSF and the impact they hope their research will have on the future of preterm birth.
Prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals increases risk of liver injury
July 14, 2022
There was an increased odds of liver injury per exposure-mixture quartile increase for organochlorine pesticides, PBDEs) perfluoroalkyl substances, and metals.
Researchers investigate psoriasis and adverse pregnancy outcomes
July 14, 2022
A study published in JAAD International examined the association between psoriasis and adverse pregnancy outcomes (APOs) and found that providers should be on the lookout for ectopic pregnancies (EP) in this population.
Hypertension disorders of pregnancy linked to worsened risk of chronic hypertension later in life
July 06, 2022
Gregory Weiss, MD, provides perspective on a recent study suggesting women with gestational hypertension were at an increased risk of chronic hypertension later in life.
An update on the presentation, nosology, and causes of postpartum psychosis
June 17, 2022
Postpartum psychosis is experienced by 1 to 2 women every 1000 deliveries.
Hidradenitis suppurativa in pregnancy
June 09, 2022
This painful skin disease may lower the odds of live birth and trigger comorbidities.
IVIG safe, effective for treating pregnant patients with severe COVID-19
May 18, 2022
Intravenous immunoglobulin shows promise as a treatment option for pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.
Telehealth: a brave new world for ob-gyns
May 08, 2022
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, one health care provider shows the burgeoning terrain in telehealth options for both practitioner and patient.
How climate change is making your patients sick, and what you can do about it
May 07, 2022
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting, 4 health care professionals spoke of disease states caused by climate change, and what HCPs can do to mitigate this crisis.
Using technology tools for optimal perinatal outcomes
May 06, 2022
At the 2022 American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Annual Clinical and Scientific Meeting, 3 physicians talked about how apps, AI and remote blood pressure monitoring could improve perinatal outcomes and move the diversity, inclusion, and equity needle for women forward.