Cerclage: Should we be doing them?
We've been doing cerclage for roughly half a century—but where's the evidence that it prevents preterm birth? The authors make the case for limiting this surgery to select patients, cautioning that for multiple gestations, it might just make things worse.
Diagnosis of cervical insufficiency and indications for cerclage
Study highlights need for interventions to prevent postpartum smoking relapse
January 21st 2025Smoking cessation during pregnancy not only reduces pregnancy complications but also lowers the risk of relapse and new smoking initiation in the first postpartum year, according to a recent study.
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USPSTF recommends osteoporosis screening for senior women to prevent fractures
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