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Would you prescribe antenatal steroids to a pregnant patient at high risk for delivering at 22 weeks’ gestation?
For infants born at 22 to 23 weeks’ gestation, the combination of a completed course of antenatal steroids plus active support of the newborn at...
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What is the most effective management of first trimester miscarriage?
A Cochrane network meta-analysis reported that both uterine aspiration and medication management are more effective than expectant management for...
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Advances in the treatment of fetal demise in the second and third trimester
Treatment of fetal demise is best managed as a 2-step process, beginning with cervical preparation using cervical dilators,...
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Is it time to reconsider Rh testing and Rh D immune globulin treatment for miscarriage and abortion care in early pregnancy?
New guidelines propose to reduce the use of Rh testing and Rh D immune globulin administration for miscarriage and abortion care in early...
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Simplify your approach to the diagnosis and treatment of PCOS
Simplify the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) by focusing on 2 core criteria: hyperandrogenism and oligo-ovulation....
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Should every scheduled cesarean birth use an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) pathway?
Standardization of surgical processes, with adjustment based on unique individual characteristics, improves outcomes
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Dietary sodium and potassium consumption and cardiovascular health
Diets with high amounts of potassium and low amounts of sodium are associated with the best cardiovascular outcomes
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An epidemic of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
The CDC recently reported that in 2019 hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) were diagnosed in 15.9% of hospital deliveries. Does the...
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Mifepristone for the treatment of miscarriage and fetal demise
Mifepristone is an important agent for the treatment of miscarriage and fetal demise, improving successful resolution of the pregnancy loss....
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Misoprostol: Clinical pharmacology in obstetrics and gynecology
The effect of misoprostol on uterine contraction is greatly influenced by the dose and route of administration
Oxytocin and...