Pregnancy / Infertility
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SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Pregnancy and Childbirth in Women with MSFree
- February 9, 2010
- Maria K. Houtchens, MD, MMSci
- Neurology
Two studies add important information about the mutual influences of pregnancy and MS.
- Reviewing:
- D'hooghe MB et al. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry 2010 Jan; 81:38
ANTIRETROVIRAL ROUNDS
Is She or Isn't She?Free
- February 8, 2010
- HIV/AIDS Clinical Care
An HIV-infected pregnant woman says she's taking her antiretrovirals — but the blood test results say otherwise. How would you manage?
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Annual Review of Pediatric and Adolescent Vital Statistics
- February 4, 2010
- Howard Bauchner, MD, and Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
- Women's Health
The data reveal increasing rates of teen pregnancies, cesarean sections, and very-low-birth-weight infants as well as persistent disparities in life expectancy.
- Reviewing:
- Heron M et al. Pediatrics 2010 Jan; 125:4
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Labor Induction at Term Is a Risk Factor for Cesarean Delivery
- February 4, 2010
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
- Women's Health
Risk for cesarean delivery was higher with induced labor than with spontaneous labor or expectant management, regardless of comparison group.
- Reviewing:
- Glantz JC. Obstet Gynecol 2010 Jan; 115:70
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Risks of Pregnancy in Women with Cardiomyopathy
- February 3, 2010
- Frederick A. Masoudi, MD, MSPH
- Cardiology
Data from a small case series suggest that advanced symptoms, low LVEF, or both are associated with adverse maternal and fetal outcomes.
- Reviewing:
- Grewal J et al. J Am Coll Cardiol 2010 Jan 5; 55:45
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Acetaminophen Use During Pregnancy: Better Than Safe?
- January 28, 2010
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Women who used acetaminophen for fever during the first trimester were less likely to have infants with certain birth defects.
- Reviewing:
- Feldkamp ML et al. Obstet Gynecol 2010 Jan; 115:109
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
For Monitoring Labor, Is Inside the Uterus Better Than Outside?Free
- January 27, 2010
- Diane J. Angelini, EdD, CNM, FACNM, FAAN, NEA-BC
- Women's Health
Rates of operative delivery did not differ significantly for internal versus external measurement of uterine contractions.
- Reviewing:
- Bakker JJH et al. N Engl J Med 2010 Jan 28; 362:306
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Does Antenatal Diagnosis of Placenta Accreta Improve Maternal Outcomes?
- January 21, 2010
- Andrew M. Kaunitz, MD
- Women's Health
Predelivery diagnosis allowed for planned cesarean delivery with hysterectomy, resulting in better maternal outcomes without substantial adverse effects on neonatal outcomes.
- Reviewing:
- Warshak CR et al. Obstet Gynecol 2010 Jan; 115:65
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Annual Review of Vital StatisticsFree
- January 20, 2010
- Howard Bauchner, MD
- Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
The data reveal increasing rates of teen pregnancies, cesarean sections, and very low birth weight infants as well as persistent disparities in life expectancy.
- Reviewing:
- Heron M et al. Pediatrics 2010 Jan; 125:4
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Glyburide Outperformed Metformin in Treating Women with Gestational DiabetesFree
- January 14, 2010
- Wendy S. Biggs, MD
- Women's Health
Compared with glyburide, metformin was associated with doubled risk for poor glycemic control. CME
- Reviewing:
- Moore LE et al. Obstet Gynecol 2010 Jan; 115:55
