Tag: Pregnancy
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Can Cut HBV Transmission
Use of TDF in pregnancy is associated with a reduced rate of mother-to-child transmission
Zika Infection in Third Trimester May Not Harm Development
Colombian study found no cases of microcephaly when infection occurred in 3rd trimester
WHO Advises Delaying Pregnancy in Zika-Affected Areas
However, the CDC has decided against this kind of recommendation in the United States
High-Dose Steroid No Benefit to Platelets in Preeclampsia
High-dose methylprednisolone no benefit for women with preeclampsia, platelet counts <150 × 109/L
Vaccination in Pregnancy May Offer Protection for Preemies
Infants born to vaccinated mothers have higher antibody concentrations of vaccine antigens
Twin Gestation Ups Risk of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Women with twin gestation and GDM have lower risk of postpartum progression to diabetes
Zika Virus May Be Transmitted Through Oral Sex
New finding adds to growing evidence that sexual transmission of the virus more common than thought
Gut Microbiome Tied to Metabolic Hormones in Early Pregnancy
Findings in overweight and obese women at 16 weeks of gestation
Smoking in Pregnancy Tied to Schizophrenia Risk for Child
Findings based on analysis of maternal levels of cotinine
WHO Changes Advisory Regarding Sexual Transmission of Zika
Women planning to conceive should now wait eight weeks if they or partner live in high Zika-risk areas
