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A study suggests that measuring fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and triglyceride levels early in pregnancy can identify women at high risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

A low-inflammatory diet appears to reduce the risk and slow the accumulation of multimorbidity in adults, particularly in those aged >60 years, according to a study.

Data presented at RCOG 2024 reflect the suitability of methoxyflurane – a short-acting analgesic delivered via a handheld, self-administered inhaler device – for use in the performance of minor gynaecology procedures.

Following a healthy prenatal diet, as outlined by the US Dietary Guidelines, helps reduce the likelihood of rapid or slow infant growth, both of which are risk factors for obesity, according to a study.

Adding intrauterine misoprostol to oxytocin significantly reduced the incidence of postpartum haemorrhage (PPH) in women who underwent caesarean section (CS) compared with oxytocin alone, according to a study presented at RCOG 2024.

In the management of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM), a combination therapy of fosfomycin, clindamycin, and metronidazole has shown superiority over erythromycin plus metronidazole, while azithromycin has emerged as a promising alternative to erythromycin, with both regimens associated with favourable outcomes, as shown in two studies presented at RCOG 2024.

Evidence from a large population-based study shows no consistent association between an increased risk of cancer and exposure to antihypertensive drugs.