Summaries of Must-Read Clinical Literature, Guidelines, and FDA Actions
Must Reads In Obstetrics
Obstetrics for January/February 2016
Ultrasound Screening for Fetal Microcephaly, SMFM recommendations after Zika virus exposure
Vaginal Ring Provides Partial HIV Protection, Effect strongest in women over age 25
Use of Vaginal Estrogen & Safety Concerns, ACOG recommendations for women with BC history
Universal Cervical Length Screening, A look at implementation and outcomes
Risk of Occult Uterine Sarcoma, Women undergoing surgery for benign indications
Obstetrics for November/December 2015
Unintended Pregnancy Risk and Contraceptive Use, A look at women aged 45 to 50 years
Breastfeeding May Help Prevent T2D, Chances may diminish after gestational diabetes
Physical Activity & Exercise During Pregnancy, ACOG guideline also addresses postpartum period
Menstruation in Girls and Adolescents, ACOG says understanding menstrual patterns key
Attempted Mode of Operative Delivery, Measuring maternal & neonatal outcomes
Obstetrics for September/October 2015
Preventing Congenital Syphilis , Trends in mortality and morbidity
Tdap and Influenza Vaccines During Pregnancy, Is co-administration safe?
Maternal Genetic Conditions in Pregnancy, ACOG committee opinion offers recommendations
Racial and Ethnic Differences in Fetal Growth, Are certain fetuses misclassified?
HIV Drug Linked to Lower Bone Mass in Newborns, Study shows tenofovir lowers mineral content
Obstetrics for July/August 2015
Prenatal Screenings and Pregnancy Outcomes, A look at adverse outcomes and fetal abnormalities
Gonadotropin Dose and Live Birth Rate, Are higher doses of FSH in order?
Fetal ECG ST-Segment Analysis, Are perinatal outcomes improved?
Singleton Birth Weight by Gestational Age, Study establishes IVF reference standards
Ovarian Response and Live Births, How do reserve markers compare after assisted reproduction?