Tag: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Higher blood pressure target reduced maternal hypotension, not proven neonatal benefit
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in ObstetricsWhat the study found The article says the trial did not show a clear neonatal benefit from targeting a higher maternal blood pressure during caesarean birth. It notes that the primary outcome, mean umbilical artery pH, was identical between groups, while the claim about fetal acidaemia came from a secondary outcome with too few events…
Machine learning showed promising accuracy for early PAS diagnosis
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in ObstetricsReview of machine learning techniques for early diagnosis of placenta accreta spectrum shows improved accuracy over conventional imaging methods, though generalizability challenges remain.
COVID-19 reversed South Africa’s maternal mortality gains
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in MedicineSouth Africa’s pandemic-era maternal mortality surged 42%, reversing prior gains and threatening SDG 3.1 targets. Provincial disparities remain severe.
No association found between labor epidural analgesia and ASD
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in MedicinePopulation-based case-control study of 5,210 mother-child dyads found no association between labor epidural analgesia and autism spectrum disorder diagnosis in offspring.
Air pollutant exposure was linked to higher preeclampsia risk
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in MedicineRetrospective cohort study linking ambient air pollutants to preeclampsia risk, identifying critical exposure windows and elevated vulnerability in assisted reproductive technology pregnancies.
Postpartum recovery is linked to multiple antenatal factors
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in MedicineSystematic review examining how antenatal and pregnancy factors influence postpartum recovery, proposing personalized biopsychosocial approaches to improve maternal outcomes.
Familial hypercholesterolemia in pregnancy requires individualized care
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in MedicineExplore tailored management strategies for familial hypercholesterolemia in pregnancy, addressing evidence gaps and the need for stage-specific, individualized approaches to optimize maternal and.
Women with fear of birth reported mixed intrapartum care quality
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in ObstetricsMidwifery continuity of care for women with fear of birth revealed gaps in perceived control and decision involvement, with intervention rates higher when a known midwife was present.
Online health education improved COVID-19 knowledge and reduced anxiety
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in MedicineOnline health education delivered during prenatal care significantly improves COVID-19 knowledge and reduces pregnancy anxiety in first-time pregnant women during the post-pandemic period.
Echocardiography showed worse hemodynamics with severe pregnancy hypertension
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in MedicineEchocardiographic assessment reveals progressive systolic and diastolic hemodynamic alterations in hypertensive pregnancy correlating with disease severity and adverse outcomes.
