Pregnancy-Related Venous Thromboembolism
Cardiology General Medicine
Thirty years of data confirm the risk for VTE associated with pregnancy and delineate periods of highest risk.
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
January 19, 2006
Covering:
Heit JA et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Nov 15; 143:697-706
Rare, Fatal New Syndrome in Young Women
Emergency Medicine Summary and Comment
By J. Stephen Bohan, MD, MS, FACP, FACEP
January 17, 2006
Covering:
Fischer M et al., N Engl J Med 2005 Dec 1; 353:2352-60
It’s Not Just Meconium . . .
These data support the neonatal resuscitation guideline recommending endotracheal intubation and suctioning only for infants who are nonvigorous at birth.
By William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
January 12, 2006
Covering:
Kabbur PM et al., J Perinatol 2005 Nov; 25:694-7
Maybe They Do Listen . . .
The declining teenage pregnancy rate during the past decade is believed to be secondary to a delay in the onset of sexual activity. Results from . . .
By William P. Kanto, Jr., MD
January 12, 2006
Covering:
Sulak PJ et al., Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005 Dec; 193:1945-54
Paroxetine and Birth Defects: The FDA Issues an Advisory
In response to the findings of two as-yet-unpublished trials, the FDA has issued a public health advisory on the risk for birth defects with the . . .
By Judith G. Hall, OC, MD
January 12, 2006
Covering:
Health Canada.,
Carroll JC et al., CMAJ 2005 Aug 2; 173:253-9
Levonorgestrel IUD Does Not Interfere with Breast-Feeding
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Postpartum progestin-only contraceptives generally do not alter the quality or quantity of breast milk, or the growth or development of the infant. To determine whether . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
January 10, 2006
Covering:
Shaamash AH et al., Contraception 2005 Nov; 72:346-51
HSV Acquisition During Pregnancy
General Medicine Summary and Comment
New data indicate that HSV acquisition rates are high in serodiscordant couples, but the results do not provide guidance on whether routine serologic screening is warranted.
By Robert W. Rebar, MD
January 10, 2006
Covering:
Gardella C et al., Am J Obstet Gynecol 2005 Dec; 193:1891-9
Copper IUD: Permanent, Reversible Contraception?
Women's Health Summary and Comment
In 1984, the U.S. FDA approved the copper intrauterine device (IUD; ParaGard) as being safe and effective for 4 years, and eventually extended that period . . .
By Diane E. Judge, APN/CNP
January 10, 2006
Covering:
Bahamondes L et al., Contraception 2005 Nov; 72:337-41
Paxil and Birth Defects: Don't Panic
Women's Health News in Context
In December 2005, the FDA changed the pregnancy category of paroxetine from C to D, citing preliminary results from two studies indicating that the drug . . .
By Nada L. Stotland, MD, MPH
January 10, 2006
IVF Vindicated as Cause of Birth Defects
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Results from small studies have suggested that in vitro fertilization (IVF) is associated with birth defects and pregnancy complications. To learn more, these researchers retrospectively . . .
By Sandra Ann Carson, MD
January 10, 2006
Covering:
Shevell T et al., Obstet Gynecol 2005 Nov; 106:1039-45
Pregnancy-Related Venous Thromboembolism
Women's Health Summary and Comment
Risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) is thought to increase during pregnancy, but that increased risk has not been well defined. Thus, researchers at Mayo Clinic . . .
By Richard Saitz, MD, MPH, FACP, FASAM
January 10, 2006
Covering:
Heit JA et al., Ann Intern Med 2005 Nov 15; 143:697-706
