Gynecology & Obstetrics
SARS-CoV-2 in Pregnancy: A Comprehensive Summary of Current Guidelines
26 May, 2020 | 10:02h | UTC
Study Shows Abnormalities in Placentas from COVID-19-positive Pregnant Women
26 May, 2020 | 10:00h | UTCPlacental Pathology in COVID-19 – American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Commentaries: Placentas from COVID-19-positive pregnant women show injury – Northwestern University AND Expert reaction to study looking at placentas from COVID19-positive pregnant women – Science Media Centre AND Covid-19 appears to attack placenta during pregnancy, study says – CNN AND Placenta Injury Observed in Pregnant Women Who Test Positive For Coronavirus – Forbes
Cohort Study: Fluconazole Use in the First Trimester of Pregnancy Linked to Increased Risk of Musculoskeletal Malformations
25 May, 2020 | 01:31h | UTCCommentary: Musculoskeletal Malformations Up With Fluconazole in Pregnancy – Physician’s Weekly
Cochrane Library Review of Guidelines for Key Questions Relating to the Care of Pregnant Women and Their Babies
15 May, 2020 | 03:46h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial of Lactin-V to Prevent Recurrence of Bacterial Vaginosis
15 May, 2020 | 03:22h | UTC
Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Maternal and Child Mortality in Low-income and Middle-income Countries
14 May, 2020 | 10:02h | UTCCommentaries: As COVID-19 devastates already fragile health systems, over 6,000 additional children under five could die a day, without urgent action – UNICEF AND Unicef: 6,000 children could die every day due to impact of coronavirus – The Guardian
Related Commentary on Twitter
NEW Modelling: Estimates of indirect effects of #COVID19 pandemic on child and maternal health in low & middle income countries show increase in child & maternal deaths will be devastating if healthcare is disrupted & access to food decreases https://t.co/Lt0yuYgAxv @JohnsHopkins pic.twitter.com/AjnaL6onzO
— The Lancet Global Health (@LancetGH) May 13, 2020
Randomized Trial: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery at Cesarean Delivery to Reduce Postoperative Length of Stay
14 May, 2020 | 02:29h | UTCRelated Study (just published): A Randomized Controlled Trial of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Versus Standard of Care Recovery for Emergency Cesarean Deliveries at Mbarara Hospital, Uganda – Anesthesia & Analgesia
See also: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cesarean Delivery (guidelines on the subject)
Meta-Analysis: Progression to Type 2 Diabetes in Women with Previous Gestational Diabetes
14 May, 2020 | 02:11h | UTCCommentary: Gestational diabetes—missed opportunities in post-partum follow-up – The BMJ Opinion
[Abstract Only] Study: Folic Acid Supplement Linked to Increased Risk of Gestational Hypertension
12 May, 2020 | 03:13h | UTCFolic Acid Supplement Use and Increased Risk of Gestational Hypertension – Hypertension
News Release: Prenatal supplement may increase blood pressure at high doses – American Heart Association
Systematic Review: Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Preventing and Treating Urinary and Fecal Incontinence in Antenatal and Postnatal Women
11 May, 2020 | 00:02h | UTC
RCOG Guideline: Assisted Vaginal Birth
6 May, 2020 | 03:39h | UTCAssisted Vaginal Birth: Green‐top Guideline No. 26 – BJOG
[Abstract Only] Randomized Trial: 12‐hour Fasting vs. Expedited Oral Intake in Women Hospitalized for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
6 May, 2020 | 03:34h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement: Cardiovascular Considerations in Caring for Pregnant Patients
5 May, 2020 | 04:06h | UTCNews Release: Pregnant women with CVD need specialized care before, during and postpartum – American Heart Association
Recommendations for the Management of Lower Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant and Non-pregnant Women
5 May, 2020 | 03:57h | UTC
Study: In Utero Antidepressants and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Kindergarteners
5 May, 2020 | 03:47h | UTCIn Utero Antidepressants and Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Kindergarteners – Pediatrics
Commentaries: Providing the Evidence for Managing Depression in Pregnancy – Pediatrics AND Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes linked to prenatal exposure to antidepressants – 2 Minute Medicine
Consensus Document: Restarting Planned Surgery in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic
3 May, 2020 | 22:43h | UTCRelated: New Scoring System to Prioritize Medically Necessary Operations (report and commentary)
Opinion: Pregnant Women Should be Given the Opportunity to be Included in Clinical Trials for COVID-19
3 May, 2020 | 21:51h | UTC“We recommend and urge the scientific community and professional societies that, without clear justification for exclusion, pregnant women should be given the opportunity to be included in clinical trials for COVID-19 based on the concepts of justice, equity, autonomy, and informed consent.”
New CDC Guidance: Care for Breastfeeding Women with Covid-19
1 May, 2020 | 03:53h | UTCCare for Breastfeeding Women – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
General Guidelines in the Management of an Obstetrical Patient on the Labor and Delivery Unit during the COVID-19 Pandemic
30 Apr, 2020 | 04:07h | UTC
Randomized Trial: Hypofractionated Breast Radiotherapy for 1 Week Noninferior to 3 weeks
30 Apr, 2020 | 04:02h | UTCCommentaries: 1-week hypofractionated adjuvant whole-breast radiotherapy: towards a new standard? – The Lancet AND One-week course of radiotherapy could benefit women with early stage breast cancer, study finds – Institute of Cancer Research
Systematic Review: Vaginal Preparation with Antiseptic Solution Before Cesarean Section for Preventing Postoperative Infections
29 Apr, 2020 | 04:36h | UTC
Randomized Trials: Surgical Interventions for Uterine Prolapse and for Vault Prolapse
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:20h | UTC
Preoperative Evaluation Before Noncardiac Surgery
23 Apr, 2020 | 09:17h | UTCPreoperative Evaluation Before Noncardiac Surgery – Mayo Clinic Proceedings
Related Review: Preoperative Cardiac Risk Assessment (review and guidelines)
COVID19 During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review of Reported Cases
22 Apr, 2020 | 08:43h | UTC
AAP Policy Statement: Providing Care for Infants Born at Home
21 Apr, 2020 | 07:58h | UTCProviding Care for Infants Born at Home – Pediatrics
News Release: AAP does not recommend home births, but offers guidance – American Academy of Pediatrics