Obstetrics
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Pregnant women commonly refuse the influenza vaccine
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Evidence coming on best preeclampsia treatment threshold
CHICAGO –
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CKD, and even dialysis, may not be barriers to pregnancy
Nephrologist urges colleagues to get a grip on how to counsel patients of child-bearing age.
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USPSTF advises primary care to screen for unhealthy alcohol use
Evidence supports alcohol screening for adults, but data are insufficient for adolescents.
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FDA panels back brexanolone infusion for postpartum depression
Brexanolone infusion called a game changer by some committee members in a 17-1 vote recommending agency approval.
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Hospitals could reduce maternal mortality with four achievable steps
When fewer and fewer hospitals provide obstetric care, what’s the best way forward?
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Subclinical Hypothyroidism in Pregnancy
In this "3 in 3" video, Christine Kessler, MN, ANP-BC, CNS, BC-ADM, FAANP, describes the impact on the fetus of maternal subclinical...
Conference Coverage
Vaccine protects against flu-related hospitalizations in pregnancy
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Shorter interpregnancy intervals may increase risk of adverse outcomes
Counseling should weigh risks versus the women’s desires for pregnancy.
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Low and high BMI tied to higher postpartum depression risk
“Women in the highest BMI group were only at increased risk for [postpartum depression] if they had no history of depression.”