Maternal obesity associated with increased risk of perinatal ischemic stroke
1. There is a dose-response relationship between maternal body mass index (BMI) and perinatal ischemic stroke (PIS) risk Evidence Rating...
Obstetrics
Reports of high-impact obstetrics and gynecology studies by medical professionals
Levothyroxine supplementation in pregnancy not linked to prematurity risk
1. Levothyroxine usage for hypothyroidism in pregnancy was not linked to elevated prematurity risk Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) While...
Characterization of meconium-related obstruction and outcomes in term and preterm infants
Meconium-Related Obstruction and Clinical Outcomes in Term and Preterm Infants 1. Nearly 95% of cases of meconium-related obstruction (MRO) occur...
Intraoperative esketamine infusion may reduce postpartum depression in women undergoing cesarean delivery
1. Intraoperative esketamine infusion significantly reduced the incidence of postpartum depression (PPD) at 6 weeks post partum in women undergoing...
Contemporary hormonal contraceptives may be associated with an increased risk of stroke and myocardial infarction
1. The use of contemporary hormonal contraceptives was associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction. Evidence...
Fresh embryo transfer may yield higher rates of success for women with low prognosis for in vitro fertilization
1. In this randomized controlled trial, the fresh embryo transfer group had a higher rate of live births compared to...
Poor rates of surveillance follow-up noted in patients with high risk human papillomavirus and normal cytology
1. Among female patients with positive human papillomavirus (HPV) test results and negative intraepithelial lesion or malignancy (NILM) findings on...
Prenatal systemic glucocorticoid exposure may be associated with increased risk of future mental disorder
1. In this cohort study of offspring born to mothers at risk for preterm delivery or diagnosed with an autoimmune...
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Australian couple-based genetic screening program feasible and accepted
1. In this prospective cohort study, genetic screening among Australian reproductive couples was widely accepted and associated with low decisional...
Tranexamic acid reduces life-threatening postpartum bleeding
1. Tranexamic acid significantly reduced life-threatening postpartum bleeding. 2. There were no differences in the risk of thromboembolic events. Evidence...
