CME: When chronic hypertension complicates pregnancy

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Prenatal exposure to antiseizure medications like valproate and topiramate raises risks of ASD, ADHD, and ID in children; lamotrigine shows no increased risk.

In a recent study, infants born very preterm or extremely preterm had reduced odds of mortality when cesarean delivery was chosen as the mode of delivery, without a notable increase in any morbidity risk.

A recent study found a sharp rise in Medicare claims for multiplex urinary tract infection testing from 2016 to 2023, underscoring a significant financial impact and the need for further research into its clinical benefits.

Review some of the top stories from the Contemporary OB/GYN website over the last week, and catch up on anything you may have missed.

A study highlights the poor quality of online information about urinary tract infections and asymptomatic bacteriuria, raising concerns about inaccurate diagnoses, overtreatment, and antibiotic resistance.