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Opinion: Abortion access and safety worldwide

30 Mar, 2018 | 03:26h | UTC

The Lancet Editorial: Abortion: access and safety worldwide (free)

Systematic Review: Mefloquine for preventing malaria in pregnant women

30 Mar, 2018 | 02:46h | UTC

Mefloquine for preventing malaria in pregnant women – Cochrane Library (free)

Summary: Mefloquine for preventing malaria in pregnant women (free)

Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma

23 Mar, 2018 | 02:42h | UTC

FDA In Brief: FDA updates public information about known risk of lymphoma from breast implants (free) AND Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma – FDA Update (free)

Commentaries: More Cases Are Reported of Unusual Cancer Linked to Breast Implants – The New York Times (10 articles per month are free) AND Implant-Related Lymphoma Cases Rise – More than 400 cases reported to FDA – MedPage Today (free)

“Some 400 to 500 women worldwide have an unusual type of lymphoma linked to breast implants with textured surfaces. Experts say women considering implants should be told”. (via @NYTHealth see Tweet)

Imaging is the only way to diagnose blood clots in pregnancy

23 Mar, 2018 | 02:39h | UTC

The DiPEP (Diagnosis of PE in Pregnancy) biomarker study: An observational cohort study augmented with additional cases to determine the diagnostic utility of biomarkers for suspected venous thromboembolism during pregnancy and puerperium – British Journal of Haematology (free)

Commentary: Imaging is the only way to diagnose blood clots in pregnancy – NIHR Signal (free)

“No blood test can accurately tell if a pregnant or recently pregnant woman has a blood clot. All pregnant women with a suspected clot should continue to have imaging investigations” (via @NIHR_DC see Tweet)

Research: Efficacy of Vaginal Estradiol or Vaginal Moisturizer vs Placebo for Treating Postmenopausal Vulvovaginal Symptoms

23 Mar, 2018 | 02:37h | UTC

Efficacy 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 | UTC

Risk of maternal mortality in women with severe anaemia during pregnancy and post partum: a multilevel analysis – The Lancet Global Health (free)

Commentaries: 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 | UTC

Pregnancy Outcomes after ZIKV Infection in French Territories in the Americas – New England Journal of Medicine (free)

Editorial: 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 | UTC

Breast Cancer, Version 4.2017, NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (free)

Guideline: Radiation Therapy for the Whole Breast

16 Mar, 2018 | 01:24h | UTC

Radiation therapy for the whole breast: Executive summary of an American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) evidence-based guideline – Practical Radiation Oncology (free)

Commentary: ASTRO issues clinical guideline for whole breast radiation therapy – eCancer News (free)

ESUR Guidelines: MR Imaging of Leiomyomas

16 Mar, 2018 | 00:55h | UTC

European Society of Urogenital Radiology (ESUR) Guidelines: MR Imaging of Leiomyomas – European Radiology (free)

Research: Metformin use in PCOS pregnancies increases the risk of offspring overweight at 4 years of age

8 Mar, 2018 | 22:13h | UTC

Metformin 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 | UTC

Diet during pregnancy and infancy and risk of allergic or autoimmune disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis – PLOS Medicine (free)

Commentary: 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

Assessing the neuroprotective benefits for babies of antenatal magnesium sulphate: An individual participant data meta-analysis – PLOS Medicine (free)

Review: Sleep problems during the menopausal transition

8 Mar, 2018 | 20:16h | UTC

Sleep problems during the menopausal transition: prevalence, impact, and management challenges – Nature and Science of Sleep (free)

Meta-Analysis: Clinical course of untreated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 under active surveillance

2 Mar, 2018 | 01:51h | UTC

Clinical course of untreated cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade 2 under active surveillance: systematic review and meta-analysis – The BMJ (free)

Editorial: 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 | UTC

Infant 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 | UTC

Antifibrinolytic drugs for treating primary postpartum haemorrhage – Cochrane Library (free)

Diabetes drug aids fertility in women with polycystic ovaries

1 Mar, 2018 | 22:03h | UTC

Diabetes 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)