SMFM: Chlorhexidine-Alcohol Best for Pre-Op Skin Antisepsis
Superior to iodine-alcohol for the prevention of surgical-site infection after cesarean delivery
SMFM: Betamethasone Shows Benefit in Late Preterm Cases
Significantly reduced rate of neonatal respiratory complications seen
Lipofilling of Breast Doesn’t Up Breast Cancer Recurrence
No increase in locoregional recurrence, systemic recurrence, or second breast cancer
ACIP Approves 2016 Adult Immunization Schedule
Changes to schedule for HPV, pneumococcal, and meningococcal vaccines
Benefits for Women With Women-Only Cardiac Rehab
Improvements in women's health behaviors and psychosocial well-being versus mixed-sex rehab
Surgical Safety Checklist Linked to Drop in 90-Day Mortality
Implementation of checklist didn't cut 30-day mortality or readmission; linked to decrease in LOS
Antenatal Metformin Cuts Maternal Weight Gain in Obese
Findings among women without diabetes with BMI of >35; no reduction in neonatal birth weight
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Beneficial in Uterine Cancer
Linked to favorable morbidity profile and does not compromise long-term survival
Few Adults Discuss Subjective Memory Complaints With Doctors
Of adults aged 45 years and older reporting recent check-up, only 25.2 percent reported SMCs
Novel Vaccine Platform Shows Promise for HIV-1
HIV-1 vaccines with adenovirus and HIV-1 envelope A insert are well-tolerated, elicit immune responses