Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
RCT: Treatments for vulnerable older adult women with ovarian cancer compared
23 Apr, 2021 | 08:15h | UTCEfficacy and Safety of First-line Single-Agent Carboplatin vs Carboplatin Plus Paclitaxel for Vulnerable Older Adult Women With Ovarian Cancer: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Oncology (free for a limited period)
Editorial: Vulnerable Older Adults With Ovarian Cancer—Time to Stop Undertreating (free for a limited period)
Systematic Review: PARP (Poly ADP‐Ribose Polymerase) inhibitors for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer
23 Apr, 2021 | 08:16h | UTCSummary: PARP inhibitors for locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer – Cochrane Library
Opportunities and Challenges for the Next Phase of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
22 Apr, 2021 | 08:28h | UTCOpportunities and Challenges for the Next Phase of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Review – JAMA Surgery (free for a limited period)
See also: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Guidelines
Maternal, Fetal, and Child Outcomes of Mental Health Treatments in Women: A Systematic Review of Perinatal Pharmacologic Interventions
22 Apr, 2021 | 08:19h | UTCSee also: Final Report AND Evidence Summary
RCT: Sacituzumab Govitecan in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
22 Apr, 2021 | 08:15h | UTCSacituzumab Govitecan in Metastatic Triple-Negative Breast Cancer – New England Journal of Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
M-A: Progestogens for preventing miscarriage
21 Apr, 2021 | 06:22h | UTCProgestogens for preventing miscarriage: a network meta‐analysis – Cochrane Library
Summary: Are progestogen treatments effective in preventing miscarriage? – Cochrane Library
Related Meta-analysis: Evaluating Progestogens for Preventing Preterm birth International Collaborative (EPPPIC): meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Chlamydia and gonorrhea: new recommendation to screen sexually active patients under 30
20 Apr, 2021 | 05:42h | UTCRelated USPSTF Draft Statement: Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea – U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
RCT: Continued versus discontinued oxytocin stimulation in the active phase of labor
16 Apr, 2021 | 06:18h | UTCCommentaries: Study sheds more light on use of oxytocin during labour – The BMJ AND Study Explores Oxytocin Use in Active Phase of Induced Labor – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
#BMJInfographic #VisualAbstract Routine discontinuation of oxytocin stimulation in the active phase of labour may lead to a small increase in caesarean section rate but a reduced risk of uterine hyperstimulation and abnormal fetal heart rate patterns https://t.co/LbCxUf1MSx pic.twitter.com/BSQ5rrwQb5
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) April 15, 2021
Were pregnant women more affected by COVID-19 in the second wave of the pandemic?
16 Apr, 2021 | 06:24h | UTCWere pregnant women more affected by COVID-19 in the second wave of the pandemic? – The Lancet
M-A: Antenatal corticosteroids for impending late preterm (34-36+6 weeks) deliveries
7 Apr, 2021 | 01:22h | UTC
Guideline for elective cesarean section: updated systematic review and procedure‐specific postoperative pain management recommendations
2 Apr, 2021 | 09:09h | UTC
Randomized controlled trial compared three antiretroviral regimens started in pregnant women with HIV
2 Apr, 2021 | 09:15h | UTCCommentary: ART in pregnant women living with HIV – The Lancet
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal and perinatal outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
2 Apr, 2021 | 09:23h | UTCCommentaries: Covid-19 led to a global increase in stillbirths, maternal mortality, and depression, review finds – CNN AND COVID-19 pandemic and health-care disruptions: count the most vulnerable – The Lancet Global Health
Commentary on Twitter
NEW—Pregnancy outcomes worsened during the #COVID19 pandemic worldwide, with an increase in maternal deaths, stillbirth, ruptured ectopic pregnancies, and maternal depression.
New review of 40 studies from 17 countries in @LancetGH: https://t.co/GWBohu6b6k pic.twitter.com/4RzgtShYeH
— The Lancet (@TheLancet) April 1, 2021
Obesity in women: anesthetic implications for peri‐operative and peripartum management
2 Apr, 2021 | 09:07h | UTC
Cohort study: Association of spontaneous abortion with all cause and cause specific premature mortality
1 Apr, 2021 | 03:27h | UTCCommentaries: Miscarriage linked to increased risk of early death – The BMJ AND Miscarriage Linked to Higher Risk for Premature Mortality – HealthDay
Commentary on Twitter
Study suggests spontaneous abortion is associated with a greater risk of premature death, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Spontaneous abortion could be an early marker of future health risk in women, including premature death, say the authorshttps://t.co/mA7IrF0J00
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) March 28, 2021
RCT: Six vs. Twelve Hours of Single Balloon Catheter Placement with Oxytocin Administration for Labor Induction
31 Mar, 2021 | 03:02h | UTCSix vs. Twelve Hours of Single Balloon Catheter Placement with Oxytocin Administration for Labor Induction: A Randomized Controlled Trial – American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
The impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
31 Mar, 2021 | 03:27h | UTC
AHA Scientific Statement | Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:08h | UTCNews Release: Six pregnancy complications are among red flags for heart disease later in life – American Heart Association
M-A: Evaluating Progestogens for Preventing Preterm Birth
30 Mar, 2021 | 03:02h | UTCEvaluating Progestogens for Preventing Preterm birth International Collaborative (EPPPIC): meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised controlled trials – The Lancet (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Cohort study: Even small amounts of Caffeine consumption in pregnancy were linked to smaller neonatal birth size
28 Mar, 2021 | 22:14h | UTCCommentaries: Even a Little Coffee in Pregnancy Could Impact Newborn’s Weight: Study – HealthDay AND Moderate daily caffeine intake during pregnancy may lead to smaller birth size – NIH News Releases
Commentary on Twitter
Cohort study finds even small amounts of caffeine consumption in pregnancy were associated with smaller birthweight and lean tissue measures, consistent for measured plasma caffeine/paraxanthine, and self-reported caffeine consumption. @NIH https://t.co/YzDVU6ejYO
— JAMA Network Open (@JAMANetworkOpen) March 25, 2021
Covid-19: Middle aged women face greater risk of debilitating long term symptoms
28 Mar, 2021 | 22:49h | UTCCovid-19: Middle aged women face greater risk of debilitating long term symptoms – The BMJ
Linked Opinion: The stigma is real for people living with long covid – The BMJ Opinion
M-A: Outpatient Cervical Ripening
25 Mar, 2021 | 08:07h | UTCOutpatient Cervical Ripening: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis – Obstetrics & Gynecology
Review: Post-Transplant Pregnancy and Contraception
23 Mar, 2021 | 02:10h | UTCPost-Transplant Pregnancy and Contraception – Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology
Guideline: SARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery
23 Mar, 2021 | 02:33h | UTCSARS‐CoV‐2 infection, COVID‐19 and timing of elective surgery – Anaesthesia
Commentary on Twitter
Our research has underpinned key recommendations in new guidance on SARS-CoV-2 infection & elective surgery from @Assoc_Anaes & @RCoANews & @RCSnews.
This guideline can act as a template for policy makers in other countries!
🆓https://t.co/kKgJXFf0vd pic.twitter.com/mJRasJTJws
— COVIDSurg (@CovidSurg) March 20, 2021
Systematic Review: Umbilical vein injection for management of retained placenta
19 Mar, 2021 | 07:53h | UTCUmbilical vein injection for management of retained placenta – Cochrane Library
Summary: Umbilical vein injection after childbirth for management of retained placenta – Cochrane Library