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Postpartum diuretics use eases persistent hypertension

20 Feb 2025 by

The postpartum use of diuretics can reduce persistent hypertension in women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis presented at SMFM 2025.

Postpartum diuretics use eases persistent hypertension

20 Feb 2025

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

19 Feb 2025 by

Administration of single-dose intravenous (IV) iron during the early second trimester of pregnancy reduced the incidence of low birth weight (LBW) infants and achieved nonanaemic status (NAS) at delivery, according to a study presented at SMFM 2025.

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

19 Feb 2025

Elinzanetant, fezolinetant work against vasomotor symptoms

18 Feb 2025

Both elinzanetant and fezolinetant are beneficial in the management of vasomotor symptoms in menopausal women, according to the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis. However, elinzanetant appears to exert greater effects on symptom frequency and severity, as well as sleep quality.

Elinzanetant, fezolinetant work against vasomotor symptoms

18 Feb 2025

Antimicrobial stewardship helps reduce postelective caesarean antibiotic use

14 Feb 2025 by

An intervention with antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) can prevent the unnecessary use of antibiotic prophylaxis in women following elective lower section caesarean section (eLSCS) with no adverse effects, according to a Singapore study.

Antimicrobial stewardship helps reduce postelective caesarean antibiotic use

14 Feb 2025

Studies support nifedipine for postpartum hypertension management

14 Feb 2025 by

Data presented at SMFM 2025 favour nifedipine over labetalol for the management of hypertension in the postpartum period.

Studies support nifedipine for postpartum hypertension management

14 Feb 2025

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy protective against paediatric obesity?

12 Feb 2025 by

The risk of overweight or obesity is lower among offspring of mothers who received nutritional counselling promoting the Mediterranean diet (MD) during pregnancy on top of standard obstetrical and gynaecological care (CT) as opposed to kids whose mums only received CT, the PREMEDI study has shown.

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy protective against paediatric obesity?

12 Feb 2025

Dual HER2 blockade with pertuzumab and trastuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer

12 Feb 2025 by

Occurring in up to 20 percent of breast cancers, HER2 overexpression is linked to high disease recurrence and poor survival outcomes. At the Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation (HKBCF) Annual Breast Cancer Updates 2024 meeting, Professor Matteo Lambertini from University of Genova, Italy, discussed the benefits of adding pertuzumab to trastuzumab and chemotherapy in managing HER2-positive (HER2+) early breast cancer (EBC), while a real-world case was shared by Dr Josephine Tsang from Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong.

Dual HER2 blockade with pertuzumab and trastuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer

12 Feb 2025

Propranolol lowers risk of ischaemic stroke in women with migraine

12 Feb 2025 by

Treatment with propranolol, a non-selective beta-blocker medication widely used to prevent migraines was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of ischaemic stroke in women with migraine, according to a preliminary study presented at ISC 2025.

Propranolol lowers risk of ischaemic stroke in women with migraine

12 Feb 2025

Radon exposure may up risk of gestational diabetes

11 Feb 2025

Pregnant women with increased exposure to radon appear to have a higher likelihood of gestational diabetes, according to a study.

Radon exposure may up risk of gestational diabetes

11 Feb 2025

High maternal L-carnitine levels tied to lower GDM risk

10 Feb 2025

L-carnitine levels in mothers are inversely associated with the risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), a recent study has shown. However, there is no genetic evidence supporting a causal relationship between this metabolite and GDM.

High maternal L-carnitine levels tied to lower GDM risk

10 Feb 2025

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Postpartum diuretics use eases persistent hypertension

Postpartum diuretics use eases persistent hypertension

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

Single-dose IV iron may be effective first-line treatment for maternal IDA

Elinzanetant, fezolinetant work against vasomotor symptoms

Elinzanetant, fezolinetant work against vasomotor symptoms

Antimicrobial stewardship helps reduce postelective caesarean antibiotic use

Antimicrobial stewardship helps reduce postelective caesarean antibiotic use

Studies support nifedipine for postpartum hypertension management

Studies support nifedipine for postpartum hypertension management

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy protective against paediatric obesity?

Mediterranean diet during pregnancy protective against paediatric obesity?

Dual HER2 blockade with pertuzumab and trastuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer

Dual HER2 blockade with pertuzumab and trastuzumab in HER2-positive early breast cancer

Propranolol lowers risk of ischaemic stroke in women with migraine

Propranolol lowers risk of ischaemic stroke in women with migraine

Radon exposure may up risk of gestational diabetes

Radon exposure may up risk of gestational diabetes

High maternal L-carnitine levels tied to lower GDM risk

High maternal L-carnitine levels tied to lower GDM risk