Obstetrics
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Infantile Hemangiomas Increasing, Linked to Prematurity, Low Birth Weight
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Women With Epilepsy Conceive at Normal Rate
Key clinical point: Women with epilepsy do not have lower ability to conceive. Major finding: 70% of women with epilepsy and 67% of healthy...
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Prenatal, Postpartum Education Program Improves Breastfeeding Duration
Key clinical point: Targeted education is effective at increasing breastfeeding duration among women with gestational diabetes. Major finding:...
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Induction at 39 Weeks Doesn’t Affect C-section Rate in Older Women
Key clinical point: Among women aged 35 years and older, labor induction at 39 weeks didn’t affect the rate of cesarean delivery. Major finding:...
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Combination Induction Method Speeds Delivery
Key clinical point: The combination of misoprostol and cervical Foley significantly sped time to vaginal delivery, compared with either method...
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Risk Score Reliably Predicts Cesarean Delivery
Key clinical point: A risk score derived from five parameters can help determine the overall risk of cesarean delivery in nulliparous women. Major...
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Cardiovascular Abnormalities Persist After Preeclamptic Pregnancy
Key clinical point: For months following a preeclamptic pregnancy, cardiovascular abnormalities persist in some women and appear to raise their...
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Congo Red Dot Point-of-care Test Detects Preeclampsia
Key clinical point: A noninvasive, “red dye on paper” diagnostic test was effective for rapid screening of preeclampsia. Major finding: The Congo...