Gynecology & Obstetrics
Clinical update: Hormonal contraception in women with hypertension
22 Sep, 2020 | 09:32h | UTCHormonal Contraception in Women With Hypertension – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary on Twitter
Ethinyl estradiol, the synthetic estrogen in combined hormonal contraceptives, has vascular and hepatic effects that may increase vascular resistance, pro-thrombotic & -inflammatory effects, & dyslipidemia, all of which contribute to CVD https://t.co/UiLKXJ9b0i @cshufeltMD
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) September 21, 2020
CDC Study: Characteristics and maternal and birth outcomes of hospitalized pregnant women with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19
17 Sep, 2020 | 09:29h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
.@CDCMMWR report looking at almost 600 hospitalized pregnant women with #COVID19 found that pregnant women can have severe illness and poor birth outcomes, such as the mother requiring intensive care, pregnancy loss, and preterm birth. Learn more: https://t.co/g7WsFWJdDs. pic.twitter.com/Ve0dnGNTDM
— CDC (@CDCgov) September 16, 2020
Stillbirth rate rises dramatically during pandemic
16 Sep, 2020 | 09:03h | UTCStillbirth rate rises dramatically during pandemic – Nature
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Valaciclovir to prevent vertical transmission of cytomegalovirus after maternal primary infection during pregnancy
14 Sep, 2020 | 00:58h | UTC
Pre-post study: Improved outcomes with an enhanced recovery approach to cesarean delivery
14 Sep, 2020 | 00:53h | UTCImproved Outcomes With an Enhanced Recovery Approach to Cesarean Delivery – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Commentary: Enhanced recovery approach aids cesarean birth outcomes – MedicalXpress
Related: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Cesarean Delivery
Incidence of malformations after early pregnancy exposure to Modafinil
4 Sep, 2020 | 02:02h | UTCIncidence of Malformations After Early Pregnancy Exposure to Modafinil in Sweden and Norway – JAMA (free for a limited period)
Commentary: Narcolepsy drug did not increase risk of fetal malformation – Karolinska Institutet
Commentary on Twitter
Cohort study: Modafinil use during early pregnancy was not significantly associated with increased risk of major malformations (unexposed group = 2.1% vs. exposed = 2.6%; crude RR = 1.06; 0.35-3.26). 1st trimester only: RR = 0.44; 0.06-3.10 https://t.co/u4WsK2v31C
— PfOL (@psychopharmacol) September 2, 2020
Meta-analysis: Clinical manifestations, risk factors, and maternal and perinatal outcomes of Covid-19 in pregnancy
2 Sep, 2020 | 09:52h | UTC
Maternal caffeine consumption and pregnancy outcomes: A narrative review with implications for advice to mothers and mothers-to-be
26 Aug, 2020 | 03:56h | UTCCommentaries: Caffeine consumption not safe during pregnancy, new study says. Some experts disagree – CNN AND Maternal caffeine consumption and pregnancy outcomes – MedicalResearch.com
Randomized trial: Mifepristone and misoprostol vs. misoprostol alone for the management of missed miscarriage
26 Aug, 2020 | 03:54h | UTCInvited commentary: Medical management of miscarriage with mifepristone – The Lancet
Randomized trial: Long term survival and local control outcomes from single dose targeted intraoperative radiotherapy during lumpectomy for early breast cancer
21 Aug, 2020 | 02:27h | UTCCommentaries: Targeted intraoperative radiotherapy for early breast cancer—new evidence challenges traditional treatment – The BMJ Opinion AND Long-term TARGIT-A data support single-dose intraoperative breast cancer radiotherapy – medwire News
Evaluation for SARS-CoV-2 in breast milk from 18 infected women
20 Aug, 2020 | 09:42h | UTCEvaluation for SARS-CoV-2 in Breast Milk From 18 Infected Women – JAMA
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Efficacy and safety of antiviral prophylaxis during pregnancy to prevent mother-to-child transmission of hepatitis B virus
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:18h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Meta-analysis: Accuracy of HBeAg to identify pregnant women at risk of transmitting hepatitis B virus to their neonates
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:17h | UTC
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Hypofractionated vs. conventional fractionated radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery
18 Aug, 2020 | 07:15h | UTC
Randomized trial: Freeze-all vs. fresh blastocyst transfer strategy during in vitro fertilization in women with regular menstrual cycles
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:09h | UTCCommentary: Chances of pregnancy no higher with frozen over fresh embryo transfer – British Medical Journal
Commentary on Twitter
Freezing embryos for later transfer as part of assisted reproductive treatment does not result in a higher chance of pregnancy compared with fresh embryo transfer, finds a new study https://t.co/sezNNEA0Bs
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) August 9, 2020
Systematic review: Metformin vs. the combined oral contraceptive pill for hirsutism, acne, and menstrual pattern in polycystic ovary syndrome
16 Aug, 2020 | 22:11h | UTC
Randomized trial: Effect of mammographic screening from age 40 years on breast cancer mortality
14 Aug, 2020 | 01:09h | UTCCommentaries: Study revives debate over breast cancer screening age – The Guardian AND Expert reaction to study looking at breast screening women in their 40s and cancer deaths – Science Media Centre AND Final results of the UK Age trial on breast cancer screening age – The Lancet Oncology
[Abstract Only] Case-control study: Maternal use of specific antidepressant medications during early pregnancy and the risk of selected birth defects
10 Aug, 2020 | 01:51h | UTC
AAP Clinical Report: Long-acting reversible contraception: specific issues for adolescents
7 Aug, 2020 | 03:10h | UTCLong-Acting Reversible Contraception: Specific Issues for Adolescents – Pediatrics
Commentary: Teens need easy access to condoms and long-acting reversible contraception, say pediatricians – CNN
Meta-analysis: Association of metformin with pregnancy outcomes in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome undergoing in vitro fertilization
7 Aug, 2020 | 03:04h | UTC
Zika virus disease and pregnancy outcomes in Colombia
6 Aug, 2020 | 02:47h | UTCZika Virus Disease and Pregnancy Outcomes in Colombia – New England Journal of Medicine
Why pregnant women face special risks from COVID-19
5 Aug, 2020 | 10:11h | UTCWhy pregnant women face special risks from COVID-19 – Science
Cervical cancer screening for individuals at average risk: 2020 guideline update from the American Cancer Society
31 Jul, 2020 | 08:34h | UTCCommentaries: Updated cervical cancer screening guideline calls for less and more simplified screening – News Medical AND Cervical Cancer Screening Should Begin Later, Cancer Group Says – NEJM Journal Watch AND American Cancer Society now recommends cervical cancer screening start at 25, not 21 – CNN
[Abstract Only] Randomized trial: Uterine-artery embolization or myomectomy for uterine fibroids
30 Jul, 2020 | 10:17h | UTCUterine-Artery Embolization or Myomectomy for Uterine Fibroids – New England Journal of Medicine
Randomized trial: Respiratory syncytial virus vaccination during pregnancy and effects in infants
30 Jul, 2020 | 10:15h | UTC