Maternal-fetal Medicine
Review: Management of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy.
13 Feb, 2022 | 21:57h | UTCManagement of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy – Thrombosis Research
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Management of high-risk pulmonary embolism in pregnancy.
Study: Diagnosis of Pulmonary Embolism During Pregnancy
Imaging is the only way to diagnose blood clots in pregnancy
Review: Supraventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy.
9 Feb, 2022 | 08:38h | UTCSupraventricular arrhythmia in pregnancy – Heart
M-A: In women with preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, azithromycin is associated with lower rates of clinical chorioamnionitis compared to erythromycin.
8 Feb, 2022 | 08:37h | UTCErythromycin versus azithromycin for treatment of preterm prelabor rupture of membranes: A systematic review and meta-analysis – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
DIC in Pregnancy: Pathophysiology, clinical characteristics, diagnostic scores, and treatments.
2 Feb, 2022 | 08:27h | UTC
M-A: Birth outcomes of neonates exposed to marijuana in utero.
2 Feb, 2022 | 08:19h | UTCInvited commentary: Reexamining Risks of Prenatal Cannabis Use—Mounting Evidence and a Call to Action – JAMA Network Open
Commentary on Twitter
This systematic review and meta-analysis found that prenatal marijuana exposure is associated with increases in many adverse neonatal outcomes, including lower birth weight and preterm delivery. @MarchandSurgery @tmcaznews https://t.co/qvWOWu4Dkc
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) January 27, 2022
Review: Primary care-based cardiovascular disease risk management after adverse pregnancy outcomes.
1 Feb, 2022 | 08:29h | UTCPrimary Care–Based Cardiovascular Disease Risk Management After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes: a Narrative Review – Journal of General Internal Medicine (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
See also: thread from the author on Twitter summarizing the article
Related:
AHA Scientific Statement | Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Cohort Study: Preeclampsia and Cardiovascular Disease
Cohort Study: Cardiovascular Disease After Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy Largely Explained by Conventional Cardiovascular Risk Factors (recent studies on the subject)
M-A: Association of antenatal diet and physical activity–based interventions with gestational weight gain and pregnancy.
1 Feb, 2022 | 08:10h | UTCNews Release: New evidence shows the importance of healthy lifestyle programs in pregnancy – University of Monash
Commentary on Twitter
Systematic review of 117 studies on structured antenatal diet and physical activity lifestyle interventions, associated with reduced gestational weight gain and improved outcomes for mothers and babies; now for implementation into routine care https://t.co/lBFV76lQe2 @helenateede
— JAMA Internal Medicine (@JAMAInternalMed) December 21, 2021
Risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury among women who birth vaginally after a prior cesarean section: A state-wide cohort study.
30 Jan, 2022 | 13:48h | UTCRisk of obstetric anal sphincter injury among women who birth vaginally after a prior caesarean section: A state-wide cohort study – BJOG (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort Study: Association of preeclampsia and perinatal complications with offspring neurodevelopmental and psychiatric disorders.
30 Jan, 2022 | 13:51h | UTC
Expert Review: Preeclampsia has two phenotypes which require different treatment strategies.
28 Jan, 2022 | 08:15h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
AJOG Expert Review in Preeclampsia: Preeclampsia has 2 phenotypes which require different treatment strategies https://t.co/qVJU0NBpGf pic.twitter.com/7i1W46pbKd
— AJOG (@AJOG_thegray) December 31, 2021
AAP Report: Some alternative peripartum, neonatal practices carry disease risks.
27 Jan, 2022 | 09:41h | UTCNews Release: Some alternative peripartum, neonatal practices carry disease risks: AAP report – American Academy of Pediatrics
Report: Risks of Infectious Diseases in Newborns Exposed to Alternative Perinatal Practices – Pediatrics
Commentary: Risks Discussed for Alternative Peripartum, Neonatal Practices – HealthDay
Preconception exposures and adverse pregnancy, birth and postpartum outcomes: Umbrella review of systematic reviews.
27 Jan, 2022 | 09:20h | UTC
Disruptions in maternal health service use during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020: experiences from 37 health facilities in low-income and middle-income countries.
19 Jan, 2022 | 08:50h | UTC
Commentary from one of the authors on Twitter (thread – click for more)
Just out: **Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on maternal health services at 37 facilities in six countries** 1/
Have learned and been inspired by this collaboration including: @PIH @GHResearchCore @HMSghsm @jcmugunga @isabelfulcher @megan_b_murray https://t.co/nKIRhJS2Jm pic.twitter.com/uOkyuNRA1w
— Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, PhD (@BHedtGauthier) January 10, 2022
A national cohort study in Sweden showed pregnancy complications (preeclampsia or eclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, preterm birth, small for gestational age, and stillbirth) are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.
18 Jan, 2022 | 09:26h | UTC
Multi-Disciplinary Guideline: Management of nephrolithiasis in pregnancy.
16 Jan, 2022 | 23:17h | UTC
Commentary from the author on Twitter
https://t.co/bFtOYFgBmr Started as an assigned resident presentation. Turned into a set of multi-d guidelines implemented at the university level. Now published for all to reference! Thank you all authors for input & guidance @peepeeDoctor @willrobe1 @amy_krambeck @sapanambani
— Matthew Lee (@MSLee_MD) December 23, 2021
Assessment and treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period.
16 Jan, 2022 | 22:42h | UTCAssessment and treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period – Nature Reviews Endocrinology (if the link is paywalled, try this one)
Commentary on Twitter
New content online: Assessment and treatment of thyroid disorders in pregnancy and the postpartum period https://t.co/KrXeocu8sd pic.twitter.com/HeSCXNkelb
— Nature Reviews Endocrinology (@NatureRevEndo) January 4, 2022
Unvaccinated pregnant people are at higher risk for Covid complications and newborn deaths.
14 Jan, 2022 | 08:44h | UTCUnvaccinated pregnant people are at higher risk for Covid complications and newborn deaths – STAT
Original Study: SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination rates in pregnant women in Scotland – Nature Medicine
COVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in.
14 Jan, 2022 | 08:43h | UTCCOVID vaccines safely protect pregnant people: the data are in – Nature
Related:
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy—number needed to vaccinate to avoid harm.
Editorial: Covid-19 treatments and vaccines must be evaluated in pregnancy.
AstraZeneca vaccination not linked to reduced fertility rates and adverse birth outcomes.
Study shows high effectiveness of the Pfizer mRNA COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy.
5 Crucial Things to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines and Pregnancy.
CDC Guidance: Pregnant people should be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Cohort study: Pfizer/BioNTech COVID vaccine associated with 78% lower risk of Covid-19 in pregnancy.
Cohort Study: In preterm premature rupture of membranes at 24-31 weeks, antibiotic prophylaxis based on third-generation cephalosporin may be associated with improved perinatal outcomes compared to amoxicillin.
13 Jan, 2022 | 08:10h | UTCAntibiotic prophylaxis in preterm premature rupture of membranes at 24-31 weeks’ gestation: perinatal and 2-year outcomes in the EPIPAGE-2 cohort – BJOG (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort Study: Ciprofloxacin exposure during pregnancy was not associated with miscarriage or major malformations in a nationwide study from Denmark.
11 Jan, 2022 | 02:08h | UTCCiprofloxacin exposure and adverse pregnancy outcomes: a Danish nationwide cohort study – BJOG (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
AHA Scientific Statement | Hypertension in pregnancy: diagnosis, blood pressure goals, and pharmacotherapy.
8 Jan, 2022 | 23:16h | UTCNews Release: High blood pressure treatment in pregnancy is safe, prevents maternal heart risks – American Heart Association
Commentary on Twitter
Have you had a chance to check out the new Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association?!?
Hypertension in Pregnancy: Diagnosis, Blood Pressure Goals, and Pharmacotherapy: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Associationhttps://t.co/hs6zPwOP2N pic.twitter.com/CUs1jxCP5M
— Hypertension (@HyperAHA) December 20, 2021
NICE Guideline | Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management.
13 Dec, 2021 | 09:42h | UTC
NICE Guideline | Inducing labor.
13 Dec, 2021 | 08:55h | UTCInducing labour – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Two-year follow up of randomized trial shows delaying umbilical cord clamping saves preterm babies’ lives.
13 Dec, 2021 | 08:46h | UTCNews Release: Two-year follow up shows delaying umbilical cord clamping saves babies’ lives – University of Sydney
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Commentaries on Twitter
In very #preterm infants, delayed cord clamping (at least 60 s, w/o milking) reduced the risk of death or major disability at 2 years by 17%, compared with immediate cord clamping
Study by Kristy Robledo, William Tarnow-Mordi & team: https://t.co/VYGttMk1pa @alphacollab #neoEBM pic.twitter.com/680lL04dLx
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) December 9, 2021
Among preterm infants born before 30 weeks, delayed cord clamping (for 60 seconds) reduced the risk of death or major disability at 2 years by 17%, compared with immediate cord clamping, as shown in this international multicentre RCT.https://t.co/Hlh5zvQM3b#EBNeoAlerts #NeoEBM pic.twitter.com/cp2Bt1HC6B
— Evidence-Based Neo (@EBNEO) December 12, 2021
Systematic Review: Current practices of management of maternal and congenital Cytomegalovirus infection during pregnancy after a maternal primary infection occurring in first trimester of pregnancy.
7 Dec, 2021 | 08:35h | UTC