Recent findings on low perinatal mortality in prenatally diagnosed vasa previa
January 8th 2024A comprehensive review reveals a minimal 0.5% risk of perinatal death in pregnancies diagnosed with vasa previa prenatally, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and reduced stress for expectant families.
Long-term HPV vaccine efficacy: 10-year study reveals protection in youth
January 4th 2024A decade-long study confirms significant protection against human papillomavirus remains in patients vaccinated up to age 20, reinforcing the World Health Organization's single-dose vaccination recommendation for adolescents.
Maternal folic acid linked to reduced Kawasaki disease risk in infants
January 3rd 2024A study revealed that higher maternal folic acid levels and frequent supplementation during pregnancy can significantly lower the risk of Kawasaki disease in infants, highlighting the potential protective role of folic acid.
Comparison of IV insulin infusion vs CSII in managing intrapartum glycemia
January 2nd 2024A recent study found no significant difference in neonatal hypoglycemia risk between intravenous insulin infusion and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion for intrapartum glycemic control in pregnant individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Breast cancer screening disparities among women with schizophrenia
December 27th 2023A recent study reveals disparities in breast cancer screening rates among female patients with schizophrenia in Ontario, Canada, prompting a call for expanded access to team-based primary care to address this health inequity.
Trauma-Sensitive yoga vs traditional therapy in treating military sexual-trauma in women
December 25th 2023A recent study reveals that Trauma Center Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, with its higher completion rates and significant symptom improvement, emerges as a promising and cost-effective alternative to cognitive processing therapy for addressing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in women veterans affected by military sexual trauma.
Clinical implications of the Kate Cox Texas abortion case
December 21st 2023Bhavik Kumar, MD, MPH, family medicine doctor in Houston, Texas, discusses how clinicians in Texas and other states where abortion is restricted can help their patients find their necessary care in light of the Kate Cox abortion case in Texas.
Optimizing antenatal corticosteroid timing for preterm birth
December 20th 2023A recent study reported the link between antenatal corticosteroid timing and the 5 and a half-year survival and neurological outcomes in preterm children, highlighting the importance of evaluating and optimizing the interval between administration and birth for improved long-term results.