While cervical incompetence is an important contributor to many preterm births before 28 weeks, cerclage is not always the appropriate remedy. Candidates should be selected with care and the procedure contemplated only after consideration of benefits and risks to both mother and fetus and in-depth patient counseling.
Racial disparities based on delivery hospital quality reported
March 24th 2025A new study found that Black and American Indian birthing individuals in the United States are more likely to deliver at lower-quality hospitals than White patients, highlighting systemic health care inequities.
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