Gynecology & Obstetrics (all articles)
Research: Efficacy of Vaginal Estradiol or Vaginal Moisturizer vs Placebo for Treating Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms
23 Mar, 2018 | 02:37h | UTCEfficacy of Vaginal Estradiol or Vaginal Moisturizer vs Placebo for Treating Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms: A Randomized Clinical Trial – JAMA Internal Medicine (free for a limited period)
Invited commentary: Rethinking the Approach to Managing Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms (free)
Author interview: Efficacy of Vaginal Estradiol or Moisturizer vs Placebo for Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms (free)
Commentary: Vaginal Estradiol Offers Little Help for Postmenopausal Symptoms – Moisturizer no better than placebo gel, either – MedPage Today (free registration required)
Risk of maternal mortality in women with severe anaemia during pregnancy and post partum
23 Mar, 2018 | 01:59h | UTCCommentaries: Maternal anaemia and risk of mortality: a call for action – The Lancet Global Health (free) AND Risk of maternal death doubled in pregnant women with anemia – MedicalXpress (free)
Research: Pregnancy Outcomes after ZIKV Infection
16 Mar, 2018 | 02:11h | UTCEditorial: Recognizing the Global Impact of Zika Virus Infection during Pregnancy (free)
Quick Take Video Summary: Pregnancy Outcomes after Zika (free)
Commentaries: Study: 7% risk of birth defects in Zika pregnancies – CIDRAP (free) AND Birth defect rate pegged at 7 percent for babies born to Zika-infected women – Reuters (free)
NCCN Guideline: Breast Cancer
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:35h | UTCBreast Cancer, Version 4.2017, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (free)
Guideline: Radiation Therapy for the Whole Breast
16 Mar, 2018 | 01:24h | UTCCommentary: ASTRO issues clinical guideline for whole breast radiation therapy – eCancer News (free)
ESUR Guidelines: MR Imaging of Leiomyomas
16 Mar, 2018 | 00:55h | UTC
Research: Metformin use in PCOS pregnancies increases the risk of offspring overweight at 4 years of age
8 Mar, 2018 | 22:13h | UTCMetformin use in PCOS pregnancies increases the risk of offspring overweight at 4 years of age; follow-up of two RCTs – The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Diabetes drug use during pregnancy linked to child’s weight – The Endocrine Society, via ScienceDaily (free) AND Diabetes drug use during pregnancy affects child’s weight – OnMedica (free) AND Metformin in Pregnancy May Increase Childhood Obesity Risk – Medscape (free registration required)
Meta-Analysis: Diet during pregnancy and infancy and risk of allergic or autoimmune disease
8 Mar, 2018 | 22:10h | UTCCommentary: Probiotics and fish oil in pregnancy may reduce allergies in children – NHS Choices (free) AND Diet During Pregnancy May Cut Offspring Allergy Risk – MedPage Today (free registration required) AND Probiotics and Fish Oil During Pregnancy May Curb Allergies in Kids – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free)
Meta-Analysis: Assessing the neuroprotective benefits for babies of antenatal magnesium sulphate
8 Mar, 2018 | 20:25h | UTC
Review: Sleep problems during the menopausal transition
8 Mar, 2018 | 20:16h | UTC
Meta-Analysis: Clinical course of untreated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 under active surveillance
2 Mar, 2018 | 01:51h | UTCEditorial: Treatment or surveillance for CIN2? (free)
Commentaries: Treatment or surveillance for CIN2: when less is more – The BMJ Opinion (free) AND Some irregular cervical lesions could be monitored rather that treated immediately – OnMedica (free) AND Regular monitoring rather than immediate treatment justified for some cervical lesions – EurekAlert (free)
Research: Infant Hospitalizations and Mortality After Maternal Vaccination
2 Mar, 2018 | 01:45h | UTCInfant Hospitalizations and Mortality After Maternal Vaccination – Pediatrics (free)
Commentaries: Maternal vaccination during pregnancy not associated with infant hospitalization, mortality – 2 Minute Medicine (free) AND Getting Recommended Vaccines During Pregnancy Doesn’t Lead to Harm in Infants – Physician’s First Watch (free)
Systematic Review: Antifibrinolytic drugs for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage
2 Mar, 2018 | 01:46h | UTCAntifibrinolytic drugs for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage – Cochrane Library (free)
Related: Updated WHO Recommendation on Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of Postpartum Haemorrhage (free PDF) AND Early use of tranexamic acid reduces bleeding more effectively – NIHR Signal (free) AND Effect of treatment delay on the effectiveness and safety of antifibrinolytics in acute severe haemorrhage: a meta-analysis of individual patient-level data from 40 138 bleeding patients – The Lancet (free)
Diabetes drug aids fertility in women with polycystic ovaries
1 Mar, 2018 | 22:03h | UTCDiabetes drug aids fertility in women with polycystic ovaries – NIHR Signal (free)
Original article: Insulin-sensitising drugs (metformin, rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, D-chiro-inositol) for women with polycystic ovary syndrome, oligo amenorrhoea and subfertility – Cochrane Library (free)
Update on Intraoperative Radiotherapy
1 Mar, 2018 | 22:00h | UTCUpdate on intraoperative radiotherapy: new challenges and issues – ecancermedicalscience (free)
Research: Pregnancy Outcomes in Women With Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
27 Feb, 2018 | 16:38h | UTCEditorial: Rheumatic Heart Disease in Pregnancy: Global Challenges and Clear Opportunities (free)
Guideline: Anesthetic Management of Pregnant and Postpartum Women Receiving Thromboprophylaxis or Higher Dose Anticoagulants
27 Feb, 2018 | 16:35h | UTCSource: Critical Care Reviews Newsletter
Research: Oral Contraceptive Use and Ovarian, Endometrial, Breast, and Colorectal Cancers
27 Feb, 2018 | 15:54h | UTCModification of the Associations Between Duration of Oral Contraceptive Use and Ovarian, Endometrial, Breast, and Colorectal Cancers – JAMA Oncology (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Reassurance About Oral Contraception and Cancer Risk – NEJM Journal Watch (free for a limited period) AND Ovarian cancer risk reduced with oral contraceptives – Clinical Advisor (free)
Systematic Review: Interventions to prevent hypothermia at birth in preterm and/or low birth weight infants
27 Feb, 2018 | 15:53h | UTCInterventions to prevent hypothermia at birth in preterm and/or low birth weight infants – Cochrane Library (free)
Summary: Interventions to prevent hypothermia at birth in preterm and/or low birth weight infants – Cochrane Library (free)
Review: Adverse pregnancy outcomes and future maternal cardiovascular disease
23 Feb, 2018 | 01:01h | UTCReview: Adverse pregnancy outcomes and future maternal cardiovascular disease – Clinical Cardiology (free)
Guideline: Heavy menstrual bleeding: assessment and management
23 Feb, 2018 | 01:03h | UTCGuideline: Heavy menstrual bleeding: assessment and management – National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) (free)
Research: Maternal thyroid function and child educational attainment
22 Feb, 2018 | 23:32h | UTCMaternal thyroid function and child educational attainment: prospective cohort study – The BMJ (free)
Related study and commentary: Treatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism or Hypothyroxinemia in Pregnancy – New England Journal of Medicine (free) AND Treating subclinical thyroid dysfunction in pregnancy probably has no benefit – NIHR Signal (free)
Maternal thyroid dysfunction in the first trimester had no impact on child performance at school or educational achievement.
Assessing 2030 sustainable development goal trajectories for maternal and child health
22 Feb, 2018 | 23:30h | UTCAnalysis: How many lives are at stake? Assessing 2030 sustainable development goal trajectories for maternal and child health – The BMJ (free)
Related review: Countdown to 2030: tracking progress towards universal coverage for reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health – The Lancet (free registration required)
Research: Breast Biopsy Intensity and Findings Following Breast Cancer Screening in Women With and Without a Personal History of Breast Cancer
22 Feb, 2018 | 23:17h | UTCBreast Biopsy Intensity and Findings Following Breast Cancer Screening in Women With and Without a Personal History of Breast Cancer – JAMA Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)
Commentaries: Breast MRIs may lead to more biopsies that catch fewer cancers – Reuters (free) AND MRI-Based Breast Screening Leads to More Biopsies, Lower Cancer Yields – Physician’s First Watch (free)
Review: Breast Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease
22 Feb, 2018 | 23:02h | UTCRelated position statement: Cardiovascular Disease and Breast Cancer: Where These Entities Intersect: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association – Circulation (free PDF)