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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

 


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

 


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

 


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)

 


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

 


Guidelines and recommendations for performance of the fetal echocardiogram

17 Jul, 2023 | 13:45h | UTC

Guidelines and Recommendations for Performance of the Fetal Echocardiogram: An Update from the American Society of Echocardiography

 


EASL Guidelines on the management of liver diseases in pregnancy

13 Jul, 2023 | 13:05h | UTC

EASL Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of liver diseases in pregnancy – Journal of Hepatology

 


USPSTF | Routine depression screening recommended for adults including pregnant and postpartum women

11 Jul, 2023 | 14:09h | UTC

Screening for Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement – JAMA

Evidence 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:

USPSTF Recommendations | Screen for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum women

USPSTF Statement | Screening for anxiety is recommended in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years.

USPSTF Statement | Screening for depression and suicide risk is recommended in children and adolescents aged 12 to 18 years.

 


Cohort Study | Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy linked to a 66% higher stroke risk in U.S. black women

10 Jul, 2023 | 13:31h | UTC

Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Risk of Stroke in U.S. Black Women – NEJM Medicine

Commentary: Black women with history of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy have 66% increased risk of stroke, study finds – News Medical

 


Review | Diabetes detection in women with gestational diabetes and polycystic ovarian syndrome

7 Jul, 2023 | 16:08h | UTC

Diabetes 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 | UTC

Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement – JAMA

Editorial: 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

Commentary: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Screening Adults for Anxiety Disorders – Psychiatric News Alert

 


RCT | Acupuncture, doxylamine–pyridoxine, and their combination in nausea treatment during pregnancy

29 Jun, 2023 | 13:56h | UTC

Acupuncture 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)

News Release: Acupuncture and doxylamine-pyridoxine beneficial for moderate to severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy: Study – American College of Physicians

Commentary: Combo treatment eases nausea and vomiting of pregnancy – MDedge

 


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