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Air pollution a hazard to pregnant women and their babies

01 Aug 2023

Exposure to traffic-related air pollution may put pregnant women at risk of delivering preterm and the babies at risk of neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions and low birthweight, among others, as reported in a study.

Air pollution a hazard to pregnant women and their babies

01 Aug 2023

Niraparib maintenance confers prolonged survival in advanced ovarian cancer

27 Jul 2023

Maintenance therapy with niraparib appears to increase progression-free survival (PFS) in patients with advanced ovarian cancer, irrespective of postoperative residual disease or biomarker status, according to data from the phase III PRIME study.

Niraparib maintenance confers prolonged survival in advanced ovarian cancer

27 Jul 2023

Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women

26 Jul 2023

For postmenopausal women with a history of gestational diabetes, delivering high birth weight infants or hypertensive disorders of pregnancy poses a heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the future, according to a study.

Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women

26 Jul 2023

Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

26 Jul 2023 by

In women with nonspecific vaginitis, treatment with a medical device that uses vaginal ovules not only helps alleviate symptoms but also works to restore the normal pH and reduce signs of vaginal inflammation, as reported in a study.

Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

26 Jul 2023

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

25 Jul 2023

Treatment with oral valacyclovir appears to reduce the rates of vertical transmission of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection, with a low frequency of side effects, as shown in a study.

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

25 Jul 2023

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

25 Jul 2023 by

The use of levonorgestrel (LNG) plus piroxicam, as oral emergency contraception (EC) after unprotected sexual intercourse (UPSI), resulted in a significantly greater number of pregnancies prevented compared with LNG plus placebo, according to a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

25 Jul 2023

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

22 Jul 2023

For outpatient cervical ripening and labour induction, low-dose vaginal misoprostol has the most favourable risk-benefit profile, reducing the interval to delivery, according to the results of a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

22 Jul 2023

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

21 Jul 2023

In the first years of use, conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene (CE/BZA) appears to be associated with slightly higher rates of endometrial cancer and endometrial hyperplasia compared with estrogen/progestin (EP) combination hormone therapy, according to a study.

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

21 Jul 2023

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

20 Jul 2023 by

Survivors of complicated monochorionic diamniotic (MCDA) twin pregnancies (ie, complicated twins) have a higher rate of adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes compared with uncomplicated twins, suggests a study presented at RCOG 2023.

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

20 Jul 2023

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

16 Jul 2023

Children conceived via fresh intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) are at higher risk of major malformations compared with those conceived via fresh in vitro fertilization (IVF), according to a study.

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

16 Jul 2023

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Air pollution a hazard to pregnant women and their babies

Air pollution a hazard to pregnant women and their babies

Niraparib maintenance confers prolonged survival in advanced ovarian cancer

Niraparib maintenance confers prolonged survival in advanced ovarian cancer

Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women

Adverse birth outcomes tied to increase T2D risk high among certain postmenopausal women

Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

Intravaginal medical device a promising standalone treatment for nonspecific vaginitis

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

Valacyclovir cuts mom-to-baby cytomegalovirus transmission

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

Levonorgestrel-piroxicam combo prevents pregnancy after unprotected sex

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

Low-dose vaginal misoprostol best approach for outpatient cervical ripening

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

Conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene use tied to higher rates of endometrial cancer, hyperplasia

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

Adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes higher in complicated twins

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF

Major malformation risk after assisted reproductive treatment higher with ICSI vs IVF