Pregnancy

Medically reviewed by Dr. Kimberly Langdon Cull, M.D. on Sept. 22, 2023 Dolutegravir produces more frequent viral suppression during delivery than current antiretroviral therapy regimens, including raltegravir and atazanavir-ritonavir. The medical literature contains limited data on the safety and efficacy of dolutegravir antiretroviral therapy (ART) versus current therapy regimens for managing human immunodeficiency virus type 1...

The administration of prenatal antibiotics in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy in women over 30 years of age is significantly associated with the onset of AD in the offspring. Initiating in utero, the human microbiome is integral to the normal metabolic and immune function later in life. Microbial exposure is influenced by antibiotic use, breastfeeding,...

In this MD Newsline exclusive interview with obstetrician and gynecologist Dr. Wendy Goodall McDonald, we discuss medical treatment for fibroids, including GnRH agonists and GnRH antagonists, and how to manage fibroids during pregnancy. MD Newsline: What is your medical treatment strategy for fibroids? Dr. Wendy McDonald: “Medical treatments for fibroids are extensive. Often I will...

Women of reproductive age with diabetes face greater health risks due to their increased risk of diabetes-related complications in pregnancy. These risks are even greater for women who belong to racial/ethnic minority groups. A study published in Women’s Health Issues was performed to assess the quality of diabetes care for these vulnerable populations. The study mirrors...

Rates highest for infants of non-Hispanic black teens versus infants of non-Hispanic white, Hispanic teens Infants born to teenagers aged 15 to 19 years are more likely to die within the first year of life, according to a July data brief published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Center for Health...

Specifically, maternal smoking and breastfeeding tied to fracture risk in young adulthood Factors during gestation and infancy may impact bone health in young adulthood, according to a study published online July 8 in the Journal of Bone and Mineral Research. Yi Yang, from the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia, and colleagues assessed whether fetal...