Sex-based disparities for hospital quality linked to increased female mortality rate
June 11th 2024A recent study reveals that female Medicare beneficiaries face a significant increase in mortality disparity compared to male beneficiaries, particularly at lower-quality hospitals, underscoring the need for equitable access to high-quality care.
Rising prevalence of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy reported
June 10th 2024A recent study reveals a significant increase in hypertensive disorders among pregnant individuals in the United States from 2010 to 2021, highlighting the need for focused public health measures to mitigate modifiable risk factors.
Early antibiotic exposure not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
June 10th 2024A recent study concludes that antibiotic use during pregnancy or infancy is not associated with increased risks of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disorder, or language disorder, though a slight increase in epilepsy risk was observed.
Addressing maternal health inequities: Insights from CDC's Wanda Barfield
May 31st 2024Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, highlights significant racial disparities in maternal mortality and emphasizes the importance of collaborative efforts and data-driven approaches to improve maternal health outcomes in the United States.
Tocolysis use after PPROM not linked to neurodevelopmental outcomes
May 29th 2024A recent study investigated the effects of antenatal tocolysis on neurodevelopmental outcomes among children aged 5.5 years following preterm prelabor rupture of membranes, revealing no significant differences in outcomes.
Similar delivery times between misoprostol dosages among obese patients reported
May 29th 2024A recent study found that obese patients undergoing induction of labor experienced similar delivery times regardless of whether they received 50 μg or 25 μg of vaginal misoprostol, though multiparous patients showed faster delivery with the higher dosage.