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161 Prevention and treatment of venous thromboembolism in pregnancy in patients with hereditary antithrombin deficiency Full Text International Journal of Women's Health, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

162 Headaches during pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

163 Improved detection rate of structural abnormalities in the first trimester using an extended examination protocol Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

164 Does immediate postpartum curettage of the endometrium accelerate recovery from preeclampsia-eclampsia? A randomized controlled trial Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

165 Stroke and pregnancy: clinical presentation, evaluation, treatment, and epidemiology Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

166 Australasian randomised trial to evaluate the role of maternal intramuscular dexamethasone versus betamethasone prior to preterm birth to increase survival free of childhood neurosensory disability (A*STEROID): study protocol Full Text BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

167 Rates of obstetric intervention during birth and selected maternal and neonatal outcomes for low risk women born in Australia compared to those born overseas Full Text BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

168 Changes in fetal and neonatal mortality during 40 years by offspring sex: a national registry-based study in Norway Full Text BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

169 Regional variation in caesarean deliveries in Germany and its causes Full Text BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

170 Multiple Sclerosis and Pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013

171 Pharmacology and pharmacogenomics of neurological medications used in pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

172 Epilepsy in pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

173 Reproductive outcomes and risk of subsequent illness in women diagnosed with postpartum psychosis Bipolar Disorders, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

174 Impact of Caesarean section on subsequent fertility: a systematic review and meta-analysis Human Reproduction, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

175 Peripheral nerve disease in pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013

176 Myasthenia gravis and pregnancy Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology, May 8, 2013 Clinical Article

177 Association between weight gain during pregnancy and postpartum weight retention and obesity: a bias-adjusted meta-analysis Nutrition Reviews, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article

178 Iron status and its determinants in a nationally representative sample of pregnant women Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article

179 Should obese women gain less weight in pregnancy than recommended? Birth, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article

180 Smoking and Respiratory Conditions in Pregnancy: Associations with Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Southern Medical Journal, May 7, 2013 Clinical Article

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Maternal pneumococcal vaccination while pregnant has not been shown to reduce pneumococcal colonization in infants
Children delivered via Cesarean have a two-fold increased risk of developing childhood obesity compared to those delivered vaginally
Early diphtheria–tetanus–pertussis (DTP) vaccination is associated with increased mortality for low birth weight infant girls, but not boys

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Antiseptics and antibiotics have similar efficacy in treatment of BV

Based on a review article published in BMC Infectious Diseases, it has been concluded that antiseptics have equal efficacy to antibiotics in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. The literature search covered the time period 1966-2010. Benzydamine, chlorhexidine, and polyhexamethylene niguanide were as effective as metronidazole and clindamycin in the short-term treatment of bacterial vaginosis.

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BRCA2 mutations improve OS in ovarian cancer patients

Based on an observational study orchestrated by researchers at the M D Anderson Cancer Center, BRCA2 mutations have been associated with improved survival in patients with high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The 5-year OS in patients with BRCA2 mutations was 61% compared with 25% for patients with BRCA wild-type. The 3-year PFS in patients with BRCA2 mutations was 44% compared with 16% for patients with BRCA wild-type. Patients with BRCA2 mutations exhibited 100% chemosensitivity compared to 82% and 80% for patients with BRCA wild-type and BRCA1 mutations, respectively. Genomic analysis of the tumors from patients with BRCA2 mutations suggested a “mutator phenotype” compared to tumors from patients with BRCA1 mutations.

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Trans fat intake increases risk of ischemic stroke in postmenopausal women

In a study involving 87,025 postmenopausal women, those in the highest quintile of dietary trans fat had an increased risk of ischemic stroke (HR=1.39). In 663,041 person-years of follow-up, 1049 incident cases of ischemic stroke were reported. The effect was attenuated in aspirin users (HR=0.95) compared to non-users (HR=1.66).

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1 Postpartum management of hypertension British Medical Journal, March 7, 2013 Review Article

2 Different ways of subcutaneous tissue and skin closure at cesarean section: a randomized clinical trial on the long-term cosmetic outcome Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, March 29, 2013

3 Consequences of a Primary Elective Cesarean Delivery Across the Reproductive Life Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 5, 2013

4 Does 17-alpha-hydroxyprogesterone caproate affect fetal biometry and birth weight? Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, April 25, 2013

5 Hypertension and antihypertensive drugs in pregnancy and perinatal outcomes American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 15, 2013

6 Antibiotics for mastitis in breastfeeding women Cochrane Reviews, March 8, 2013 Review Article

7 The ability of sonographic measurement of the lower uterine segment thickness to predict uterine rupture during a trial of labour in women with a previous Caesarean section: a meta-analysis Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology, April 12, 2013 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article

8 Randomized trial of Metformin versus Insulin in the Management of Gestational Diabetes American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, March 29, 2013

9 Methods of term labour induction for women with a previous caesarean section Cochrane Reviews, April 1, 2013 Review Article

10 Screening pregnant women for group B streptococcus infection between 30 and 32weeks of pregnancy in a population at high risk for premature birth International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics, April 12, 2013

11 Tachysystole in term labor: incidence, risk factors, outcomes, and effect on fetal heart tracings American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 9, 2013

12 Anti-D administration after spontaneous miscarriage for preventing Rhesus alloimmunisation Cochrane Reviews, April 2, 2013 Review Article

13 Laparoscopic tubal re-anastomosis versus in vitro fertilization: cost- based decision analysis American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 18, 2013

14 Light drinking versus abstinence in pregnancy-behavioural and cognitive outcomes in 7-year-old children: a longitudinal cohort study BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, April 18, 2013

15 What is the best treatment option for infertile women aged 40 and over? Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, April 3, 2013

16 The Use of Aromatase Inhibitors for Ovulation Induction and Superovulation Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, April 17, 2013 Review Article

17 Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure and the Risk for Preterm Delivery Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 26, 2013

18 The use of cervical length and change in cervical length for prediction of spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic twin pregnancies European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology, March 15, 2013

19 Association between maternal serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and pregnancy and neonatal outcomes: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies British Medical Journal, April 10, 2013 Free full text Review Article

20 The diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes: to change or not to change? American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, April 15, 2013

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Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics News & Articles

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Clinical Pearls in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Highlights in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Antiseptics and antibiotics have similar efficacy in treatment of BV

BRCA2 mutations improve OS in ovarian cancer patients

Trans fat intake increases risk of ischemic stroke in postmenopausal women

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