Obstetrics & gynaecology

Maternal B12 levels impact children's cardiometabolic health

(HealthDay)—Mothers' vitamin B12 levels in early pregnancy may impact children's cardiometabolic risk factors at age 5 years, according to a study published in the February issue of BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Barbados confirms three Zika cases in pregnant women

Barbados on Tuesday confirmed three cases of Zika in pregnant women, bringing to seven the number of people on the Caribbean island with the virus, which is believed to be linked to birth defects.

Diabetes

Fasting glycemia screening is alternative to 75-g GTT for GDM

(HealthDay)—Screening for gestational diabetes with fasting glycemia seems to be an acceptable alternative to universal screening with the complete 75-gram glucose tolerance test, according to a study published online Jan. ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Study looks at impact of FDA safety alert on morcellation

(HealthDay)—The use of minimally invasive hysterectomy decreased and postoperative complications increased following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration safety communication discouraging use of laparoscopic power morcellation ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Prophylactic antibiotic choice impacts post-hysterectomy SSI

(HealthDay)—For women undergoing hysterectomy, prophylactic antibiotic choice impacts the risk of surgical site infection rates, according to a study published in the February issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Lower live birth rate with minimal stimulation IVF

(HealthDay)—Minimal stimulation in vitro fertilization (mini-IVF) is associated with reduced live birth rates compared with conventional IVF, according to a study published in the January issue of the American Journal of ...

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