Maternal-fetal Medicine
Caring for two in the ICU: pharmacologic management of pregnancy-related complications
7 Aug, 2023 | 14:31h | UTCCaring 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 | UTCEvidence 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
2023 Recommendation Statement from the USPSTF: all persons planning to or who could become pregnant should take a daily supplement containing 0.4 to 0.8 mg (400 to 800 μg) of folic acid (A recommendation). https://t.co/gdavbWyZZ7 pic.twitter.com/2PAjb0OCBO
— JAMA (@JAMA_current) August 1, 2023
M-A | Antenatal corticosteroid exposure linked to negative outcomes in term-born infants
4 Aug, 2023 | 11:59h | UTCRelated 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
Cohort Study | Antenatal corticosteroid exposure associated with increased incidence of pediatric serious infection
4 Aug, 2023 | 11:57h | UTCEditorial: 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
Commentary on Twitter
A meta-analysis by @DrAbdulRazak_MD & colleagues on perinatal interventions are associated with a reduction or increase of IVH and PVL #EBNEOalerts #neoEBM #neotwitter https://t.co/SPzNHwy3HD pic.twitter.com/KDQBSYZjdq
— Evidence-Based Neo (@EBNEO) April 26, 2023
BSH guideline for anticoagulant management of pregnant individuals with mechanical heart valves
2 Aug, 2023 | 14:01h | UTC
RCT | Maternal egg intake in early neonatal period does not impact infant egg allergy risk
2 Aug, 2023 | 13:47h | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
RCT | Early vs. delayed intrauterine balloon tamponade: no difference in severe postpartum hemorrhage
2 Aug, 2023 | 13:42h | UTCEfficacy 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 | UTCCommentary: 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 | UTCCervical 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 | UTCZuranolone 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 | UTCUrinary 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
Cohort Study | The role of antiphospholipid syndrome and specific antibodies in predicting SLE pregnancy complications
25 Jul, 2023 | 13:44h | UTCPregnancy 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
RCT | Planned delivery from 34 weeks’ gestation effectively reduces pre-eclampsia related morbidity and mortality in LMICs
24 Jul, 2023 | 13:10h | UTCRelated:
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 | UTCOxytocin: physiology, pharmacology, and clinical application for labor management – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (free for a limited period)
Phase 2 Trial | Maternal GBS6 vaccine shows promise in infant group B strep prevention
21 Jul, 2023 | 13:34h | UTCCommentary: 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 | UTCSee also: Visual Abstract
Guidelines and recommendations for performance of the fetal echocardiogram
17 Jul, 2023 | 13:45h | UTC
EASL Guidelines on the management of liver diseases in pregnancy
13 Jul, 2023 | 13:05h | UTC
USPSTF | Routine depression screening recommended for adults including pregnant and postpartum women
11 Jul, 2023 | 14:09h | UTCEvidence Report: Depression and Suicide Risk Screening: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
Patient Page: Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults – JAMA
Editorials:
Reframing the Key Questions Regarding Screening for Suicide Risk – JAMA
Suicidality Screening Guidelines Highlight the Need for Intervention Studies – JAMA Network Open
Related:
Cohort Study | Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to a 66% higher stroke risk in U.S. black women
10 Jul, 2023 | 13:31h | UTCHypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Risk of Stroke in U.S. Black Women – NEJM Medicine
Review | Diabetes detection in women with gestational diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome
7 Jul, 2023 | 16:08h | UTCDiabetes detection in women with gestational diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome – The BMJ
USPSTF Recommendations | Screen for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum women
30 Jun, 2023 | 15:03h | UTCEditorial: Are There Reasons to Fear Anxiety Screening? – JAMA
Evidence Report: Anxiety Screening: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force – JAMA
Patient Page: Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults – JAMA
Author Interview: USPSTF Recommendations: Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults, and Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults – JAMA
RCT | Acupuncture, doxylamine–pyridoxine, and their combination in nausea treatment during pregnancy
29 Jun, 2023 | 13:56h | UTCAcupuncture and Doxylamine–Pyridoxine for Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy: A Randomized, Controlled, 2 × 2 Factorial Trial – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentary: Combo treatment eases nausea and vomiting of pregnancy – MDedge