Are short interpregnancy intervals risky for older mothers?
November 13th 2018Results of a population-based study provide new perspectives on the interaction between spacing of pregnancies, maternal age, and the health of mothers and their offspring. PLUS: How do pessaries compare with progesterone for preventing early PTB? ALSO: Opioid abuse in rural mothers and babies - What are the risks?
Does HPV vaccination affect teens’ sexual behavior?
October 30th 2018Results of a new population-based study in the setting of school-based immunization and education cast doubt on speculation that teens who receive HPV vaccination practice unsafe sex. PLUS: Does 3D mammography detect more breast cancers? ALSO: Can weight loss reduce breast cancer risk in postmenopausal women?
Does surgery improve pregnancy odds for women with colorectal endometriosis?
October 18th 2018Secondary analysis of a trial investigating the effects of surgical management of colorectal endometriosis examined whether intervention effectively improved postoperative fertility rates, including the ability to conceive naturally.
Is immediate or delayed pushing better in spontaneous vaginal delivery?
October 16th 2018A recent study looked at which approach to second-stage labor results in higher spontaneous vaginal delivery rates and lower rates of maternal and neonatal complications. PLUS: What makes hospitals safe for mothers and babies? ALSO: Does eating meat increase risk for breast cancer?
NICHD report underscores gaps in research on therapies used by pregnant/nursing women
October 9th 2018Every year, nearly all of the 6 million women who get pregnant in the US will take medication while they are pregnant or breastfeeding, but this population often is excluded from clinical research. PLUS: Do contemporary hormonal contraceptives reduce ovarian cancer risk? ALSO: Are breastfeeding intentions associated with infant health?
Quiz: How to perform an evidence-based cesarean
October 4th 2018Cesarean section is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the US. This quiz goes over some of the important takeaways on the issues covered in Drs. Eric A. Strand and Shelby M. Dickison's article, Cesarean sections - based on the evidence (April, 2018).
Quiz: How to perform an evidence-based cesarean
October 4th 2018Cesarean section is the most commonly performed surgical procedure in the US. This quiz goes over some of the important takeaways on the issues covered in Drs. Eric A. Strand and Shelby M. Dickison's article, Cesarean sections - based on the evidence (April, 2018).
Does breastmilk have brain benefits for preemies?
October 2nd 2018Babies born preterm are known to be at risk of alterations in brain structure and connectivity, but new research shows exposure to breastmilk may have cognitive benefits. PLUS: What’s behind postpartum opioid prescribing patterns? ALSO: How valuable is a second opinion for breast cancer diagnosis?