Obstetrics & gynaecology

The benefits of exercise during pregnancy

Researchers collected and re-examined clinical trial data on exercise during pregnancy and whether it plays a role in preterm birth, and found that exercise is safe and does not increase the risk of preterm birth. In addition, ...

HIV & AIDS

Most women diagnosed with HIV in pregnancy retained in care

(HealthDay)—Most women diagnosed with HIV during pregnancy are still retained in clinical care over the first year postpartum, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Enhanced recovery pathway helpful in gyn-onc surgery

(HealthDay)—An enhanced recovery pathway is beneficial for gynecologic oncology patients undergoing minimally invasive surgery, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Abnormal pap posthysterectomy for 30 percent of HIV+ women

(HealthDay)—About one-in-three HIV-infected women with no prehysterectomy history of abnormal Pap results have abnormal vaginal Pap results after hysterectomy, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Ob-gyns should promote HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

(HealthDay)—Obstetrician-gynecologists can play a critical role in reducing HIV transmission by promoting pre-exposure prophylaxis, according to a commentary published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Renal function tests stratify risk in pregnant women with HTN

(HealthDay)—Baseline renal function tests can stratify the risk of severe preeclampsia in pregnant women with chronic hypertension, according to a study published in the July issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Bundle of practices can cut surgical site infections

(HealthDay)—Implementing a bundle of evidence-based practices can reduce 30-day surgical site infection, according to a study published in the June issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology.

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