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Caring for two in the ICU: pharmacologic management of pregnancy-related complications

7 Aug, 2023 | 14:31h | UTC

Caring for two in the ICU: Pharmacologic management of pregnancy-related complications – Pharmacotherapy (free for a limited period)

 


USPSTF | Reaffirming the importance of folic acid to all women planning to or who could become pregnant to prevent neural tube defects

4 Aug, 2023 | 12:15h | UTC

Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement – JAMA

Evidence Report: Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA

Patient Page: Folic Acid to Prevent Neural Tube Defects – JAMA

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


RCT | Mammography screening with AI reduces workload by 44.3% without loss in detection efficacy

4 Aug, 2023 | 12:13h | UTC

Artificial intelligence-supported screen reading versus standard double reading in the Mammography Screening with Artificial Intelligence trial (MASAI): a clinical safety analysis of a randomised, controlled, non-inferiority, single-blinded, screening accuracy study – The Lancet Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

News Release: First randomized trial finds AI-supported mammography screening is safe and almost halves radiologist workload – Lancet

Commentaries:

Large Mammography Study Shows Significant Benefits with AI-Aided Screening – Diagnostic Imaging

Expert reaction to interim safety analysis of randomised trial on AI-supported mammography screening – Science Media Centre

 


M-A | Antenatal corticosteroid exposure linked to negative outcomes in term-born infants

4 Aug, 2023 | 11:59h | UTC

The proportions of term or late preterm births after exposure to early antenatal corticosteroids, and outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis of 1.6 million infants – The BMJ

Related Study: Association between antenatal corticosteroids and risk of serious infection in children: nationwide cohort study – The BMJ

Editorial: Antenatal corticosteroids and longer term outcomes – The BMJ

News Releases:

New studies shed more light on potential risks of antenatal steroids – BMJ Newsroom

Researchers find drugs that reduce infant death may lead to long-term health issues – McMaster University

 


Cohort Study | Antenatal corticosteroid exposure associated with increased incidence of pediatric serious infection

4 Aug, 2023 | 11:57h | UTC

Association between antenatal corticosteroids and risk of serious infection in children: nationwide cohort study – The BMJ

Related Study: The proportions of term or late preterm births after exposure to early antenatal corticosteroids, and outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis of 1.6 million infants – The BMJ

Editorial: Antenatal corticosteroids and longer term outcomes – The BMJ

 


M-A | Exploring perinatal interventions and their impact on severe intraventricular hemorrhage in preterm neonates

4 Aug, 2023 | 11:56h | UTC

Interventions to Reduce Severe Brain Injury Risk in Preterm Neonates: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – JAMA Network Open

 

Commentary on Twitter

 


Review | Atypical hyperplasia of the breast: Clinical cases and management strategies

3 Aug, 2023 | 13:07h | UTC

Atypical hyperplasia of the breast: Clinical cases and management strategies – Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine

 


BSH guideline for anticoagulant management of pregnant individuals with mechanical heart valves

2 Aug, 2023 | 14:01h | UTC

British Society for Haematology guideline for anticoagulant management of pregnant individuals with mechanical heart valves – British Journal of Haematology

 


RCT | Maternal egg intake in early neonatal period does not impact infant egg allergy risk

2 Aug, 2023 | 13:47h | UTC

Effect of Maternal Egg Intake During the Early Neonatal Period and Risk of Infant Egg Allergy at 12 Months Among Breastfeeding Mothers: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Network Open

See also: Visual Abstract

 


RCT | Early vs. delayed intrauterine balloon tamponade: no difference in severe postpartum hemorrhage

2 Aug, 2023 | 13:42h | UTC

Efficacy of early intrauterine balloon tamponade for immediate postpartum hemorrhage after vaginal delivery: a randomized clinical trial – The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (link to abstract  – $ for full-text)

 


Cohort Study | History of pregnancy loss linked to higher MI and stroke risk in women, but not in male partners

1 Aug, 2023 | 14:13h | UTC

Pregnancy Loss and the Risk of Myocardial Infarction, Stroke, and All‐Cause Mortality: A Nationwide Partner Comparison Cohort Study – Journal of the American Heart Association

Commentary: Pregnancy Loss Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Attack in Women, But Not Male Partners – HCP Live

 


RCT | Cervical pessary fails to prevent preterm birth in short cervix singleton pregnancies

27 Jul, 2023 | 13:06h | UTC

Cervical Pessary for Prevention of Preterm Birth in Individuals With a Short Cervix: The TOPS Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA (free for a limited period)

Editorial: The Vexing Problem of Preterm Birth Prevention – JAMA (free for a limited period)

See also: Visual Abstract

News Release: Cervical pessary no more effective than usual care in preventing preterm birth risk – NIH News Releases

 


RCT | Zuranolone, a potential rapid-acting oral treatment for severe postpartum depression

27 Jul, 2023 | 13:00h | UTC

Zuranolone for the Treatment of Postpartum Depression – American Journal of Psychiatry (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: Postpartum Depression Pill Zuralonone Shows Promise in Women With Severe Symptoms – Psychiatric News Alert

Related: RCT | Zuranolone outperforms placebo in major depressive disorder treatment

 


Consensus Paper | Urinary tract infections in pregnant individuals

25 Jul, 2023 | 13:53h | UTC

Urinary Tract Infections in Pregnant Individuals – Obstetrics & Gynecology

 


Key factors associated with quality of postnatal care: a pooled analysis of 23 countries

25 Jul, 2023 | 13:50h | UTC

Key factors associated with quality of postnatal care: a pooled analysis of 23 countries – eClinicalMedicine

 


Cohort Study | The role of antiphospholipid syndrome and specific antibodies in predicting SLE pregnancy complications

25 Jul, 2023 | 13:44h | UTC

Pregnancy outcomes in 1869 pregnancies in a large cohort from the Spanish Society of Rheumatology Lupus Register (RELESSER) – Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentary: SLE and Pregnancy Outcomes – RheumNow

 


Systematic Review | Post-mastectomy RT likely lowers recurrence and improves survival in early breast cancer with 1-3 positive nodes

25 Jul, 2023 | 13:34h | UTC

Post‐mastectomy radiotherapy for women with early breast cancer and one to three positive lymph nodes – Cochrane Library

Summary: Is X-ray treatment (radiotherapy) after removal of breast tissue (mastectomy) better than no X-ray treatment in women diagnosed with breast cancer that has spread to one to three armpit lymph nodes? – Cochrane Library

 


Systematic Review | Moderate evidence supports interactive mobile phone interventions for contraception use enhancement

25 Jul, 2023 | 13:25h | UTC

Mobile phone‐based interventions for improving contraception use – Cochrane Library

 


RCT | Planned delivery from 34 weeks’ gestation effectively reduces pre-eclampsia related morbidity and mortality in LMICs

24 Jul, 2023 | 13:10h | UTC

Planned delivery or expectant management for late preterm pre-eclampsia in low-income and middle-income countries (CRADLE-4): a multicentre, open-label, randomised controlled trial – The Lancet

Related:

RCT | Planned delivery for pre-eclampsia between 34 and 37 weeks of gestation

M-A | Planned delivery or expectant management in preeclampsia.

Randomized Trial: Planned Early Delivery vs. Expectant Management for Late Preterm Pre-eclampsia

 


Review | Oxytocin: physiology, pharmacology, and clinical application for labor management

24 Jul, 2023 | 13:04h | UTC

Oxytocin: physiology, pharmacology, and clinical application for labor management – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (free for a limited period)

 


Review | Radiomics-based fertility-sparing treatment in endometrial carcinoma

24 Jul, 2023 | 13:00h | UTC

Radiomics-based fertility-sparing treatment in endometrial carcinoma: a review – Insights into Imaging

 


Phase 2 Trial | Maternal GBS6 vaccine shows promise in infant group B strep prevention

21 Jul, 2023 | 13:34h | UTC

Potential for Maternally Administered Vaccine for Infant Group B Streptococcus – New England Journal of Medicine

Commentary: Maternal strep B vaccine slashes risk of infection among infants – CIDRAP

 


RCT | Molecular screening for bacterial vaginosis does not significantly reduce preterm birth rates

21 Jul, 2023 | 13:31h | UTC

Effectiveness and Costs of Molecular Screening and Treatment for Bacterial Vaginosis to Prevent Preterm Birth: The AuTop Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Pediatrics

See also: Visual Abstract

 


Changes to breast structure and function across a woman’s lifespan: implications for managing and modeling female breast injuries

19 Jul, 2023 | 14:29h | UTC

Changes to breast structure and function across a woman’s lifespan: Implications for managing and modeling female breast injuries – Clinical Biomechanics

Commentary: Breast injuries are common for female athletes. Here’s why better awareness and reporting are needed – The Conversation

 


FDA approves first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive

19 Jul, 2023 | 14:25h | UTC

FDA Approves First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive – U.S. Food & Drug Administration

Commentary: FDA approves first daily over-the-counter birth control pill, Opill – a pharmacist and public health expert explain this new era in contraception – The Conversation

 


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