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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to fatty, salty diet
Women who adhere to a diet rich in sodium, dairy, and saturated fats are at increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study presented at the 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM 2023).
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to fatty, salty diet
21 Feb 2023
Endometrioma ups risk of failing antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
Among women with pelvic inflammatory disease, the presence of endometrioma is associated with a lower likelihood of responding to antibiotic treatment and a higher risk of surgical intervention, according to a study.
Endometrioma ups risk of failing antibiotic treatment for pelvic inflammatory disease
18 Feb 2023
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
In women with postpartum hypertension, treatment with combined hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)/lisinopril yields greater blood pressure (BP)-lowering benefit than nifedipine monotherapy, according to the results of a pilot study.
Hydrochlorothiazide–lisinopril combo bests nifedipine for BP control in postpartum hypertension
17 Feb 2023
Genital tract infections not a risk factor for cytologic abnormalities regardless of HPV infection status
Neither vulvovaginal candidiasis nor bacterial vaginosis is associated with increased incidence of cervical cytologic abnormalities among women with or without human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, according to a study. Bacterial vaginosis may even have a protective effect against cytologic abnormalities among women with HPV coinfection.
Genital tract infections not a risk factor for cytologic abnormalities regardless of HPV infection status
11 Feb 2023
Obesity tied to gestational diabetes risk
Obesity appears to exert a detrimental causal effect on the risk of gestational diabetes, with lipid metabolism acting as a potential driver of the relationship, according to the results of a Mendelian randomization analysis.