Obstetrics
Managing Congenital Melanocytic Nevus in Newborns
Managing Congenital Melanocytic Nevus in Newborns and Children

Review of care recommendations for congenital melanocytic nevus.

October 2023

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant Women: Protecting
COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant Women: Protecting Mothers and Babies

Vaccination during pregnancy offers protection against infection and hospitalization.

October 2023

Holistic Approach Needed for Women’s Reproductiv
Holistic Approach Needed for Women’s Reproductive Health

Addressing women’s reproductive needs holistically is imperative, given that 90% of women of reproductive age have at least one modifiable risk factor affecting pregnancy outcomes.

October 2023

Coronavirus Vaccines Found to Prevent Pregnancy Co
Coronavirus Vaccines Found to Prevent Pregnancy Complications

A study led by Dr. José Villar at the University of Oxford demonstrates the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines in preventing pregnancy complications, including those associated with the Omicron variant.

September 2023

Preeclampsia Increases Long-term Cardiovascular Ri
Preeclampsia Increases Long-term Cardiovascular Risk After Childbirth

Women who experience preeclampsia during pregnancy face a fourfold increased risk of heart attack in the decade following childbirth, according to a new study.

September 2023

COVID-19 During Pregnancy Poses Serious Health Ris
COVID-19 During Pregnancy Poses Serious Health Risks, New Research Warns

Recent research underscores the urgent need for increased COVID-19 vaccination among women of childbearing age due to the heightened health risks associated with infection during pregnancy.

September 2023

Venous Thromboembolism Risk Elevated During Pregna
Venous Thromboembolism Risk Elevated During Pregnancy and Postpartum Period

Pregnant and postpartum women face an increased risk of venous thromboembolism due to various factors, with anticoagulation therapy serving as the primary treatment approach.

September 2023

Prematurity and Congenital Heart Disease: Review a
Prematurity and Congenital Heart Disease: Review and Future Directions

A comprehensive review addresses preterm birth, postnatal cardiac evaluation and management, surgical considerations, outcomes, and future research directions in neonates with congenital heart disease.

September 2023

A New Paradigm is Needed to Explain Long COVID
A New Paradigm is Needed to Explain Long COVID

Coherent and relatable explanatory models are key to engaging patients with the appropriate treatment

August 2023

Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Causes and Treatment
Neonatal Conjunctivitis: Causes and Treatment

Prompt identification of the cause of neonatal conjunctivitis is essential for effective treatment interventions.

August 2023