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Universal SARS-CoV2 Screening in L&D? ACOG EPub Summary
Some experts have called for universal screening of all patients admitted to labor and delivery. The foundation of this opinion is to decrease exposu…
5 years, 10 months ago
Placental Examination: The When, Whys & Whats.
Examination (macroscopic and microscopic) of the placenta can give valuable insights into the intrauterine environment. The College of American Patho…
5 years, 10 months ago
Thyroid & Pregnancy: June 2020 ACOG PB 223
Does the ACOG endorse universal screening for thyroid disease in pregnancy? What about treating subclinical hyperthyroidism or subclinical hypothyroi…
5 years, 10 months ago
Antenatal Steroids Developmental Harms? Editorial on JAMA May 2020
The benefit of antenatal corticosteroids in preterm infants was first reported in 1972, but it took 20 years for widespread adoption. Now, antenatal …
5 years, 10 months ago
Is Breastfeeding OK with COVID19?
Information can be confusing regarding COVID-19. The WHO, CDC, ACOG, AAP all have slightly different recommendations based upon what topic you’re loo…
5 years, 10 months ago
Sexual Assault Post-exposure Prophylaxis.
Sexual assault/rape is a devastating occurrence for all victims. Post exposure infectious disease prophylaxis has been expanded to include hepatitis …
5 years, 10 months ago
OB “Bed Rest” is DANGEROUS: SMFM Series #50 (AJOG EPUB)
The ACOG/SMFM does not recommend bedrest in pregnancy for the prevention of preterm birth for women at risk, nor in multiple gestation, or management…
5 years, 10 months ago
CVS/Amnio and Microarray Analysis.
Advances in 1st trimester aneuploidy screening have increased the need for early prenatal diagnostic testing. There are only 2 prenatal diagnostic te…
5 years, 11 months ago
Remdesivir for COVID-19
On May 1, 2020, the FDA authorized the emergency use of Remdesivir for COVID-19. This was based on a preliminary analysis of an NIH clinical trial. H…
5 years, 11 months ago
Tobacco/Nicotine & Pregnancy (ACOG May 2020 CO 807)
In May 2020, the ACOG will release a new committee opinion regarding tobacco/nicotine use during pregnancy. What are the risks of nicotine use during…
5 years, 11 months ago