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Management of pregnancy complicated by single umbilical artery
When managing a pregnancy complicated by SUA, it is essential to obtain a thorough ultrasound examination to look for any associated anomalies or evidence of aneuploidy.
Experts And Viewpoints, May 01, 2006
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Doppler Ultrasonography of Fetal Anemia
In recent years, there has been a movement towards noninvasive surveillance using Doppler ultrasonography to detect early evidence of fetal anemia in alloimmunized pregnancies.
Experts And Viewpoints, April 24, 2006
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Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction
A patient has 3 separate gestational sacs: One sac contains 2 embryos (8 weeks CRL); another sac contains 1 embryo (8 weeks CRL); and 1 sac is empty. Should one of the embryos be terminated?
Experts And Viewpoints, April 20, 2006
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The Effect of Anesthesia on Apgar Score
What are the effects of general and spinal anesthesia during cesarean delivery on the neonatal Apgar score?
Experts And Viewpoints, January 10, 2006
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Breastfeeding and Adoption
A patient is going to adopt a newborn, and she would like to breastfeed the baby. Are there any reliable medications to induce lactation?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 17, 2005
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Clopidogrel During Pregnancy
A pregnant patient who had a stroke 2 years ago is on clopidogrel. When should she discontinue the medication?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 16, 2005
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Recurrent Pregnancy Loss and Thrombophilia
Is this patient with a history of recurrent pregnancy loss a candidate for prophylactic anticoagulation?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 15, 2005
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Metformin Use During Pregnancy
A 31-year-old woman with PCOS and metabolic syndrome was treated with metformin 500 mg twice daily until the 8th week of her first pregnancy. Should she continue with metformin therapy?
Experts And Viewpoints, November 01, 2005
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Varicella Zoster Virus Infection During Pregnancy
A woman in the early stages of pregnancy is manifesting VZV infection. Is her fetus at risk?
Experts And Viewpoints, March 02, 2005
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Neonatal Neurobehavior After Cesarean Delivery
A reader asks about possible effects of anesthetic drugs used during cesarean delivery.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 17, 2005
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Exposure to Oral Contraceptives and Risk for Down Syndrome
Many studies have analyzed the relationship between prenatal exposure to OCs and Down syndrome; the results are conflicting.
Experts And Viewpoints, February 11, 2005
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Use of Misoprostol for Labor Induction in Patients With Asthma
Misoprostol (Cytotec) is a synthetic prostaglandin E1 analog widely used for labor induction.
Experts And Viewpoints, November 09, 2004
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Use of Misoprostol for Labor Induction With Severe Pre-eclampsia
Will use of Cytotec (misoprostol) for induction of a severely pre-eclamptic woman potentially worsen her blood pressure?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 31, 2004
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Chlamydia and Pregnancy
What are the effects of Chlamydia on pregnancy, especially in the first trimester?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 27, 2004
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Using Nifedipine as a Tocolytic in Preterm Labor
Can the calcium channel blocker nifedipine be used as a tocolytic in preterm labor?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 18, 2004
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Inducing a Primigravida for Suspected Macrosomia
Induction for suspected macrosomia raises a host of important questions about how we practice obstetrics.
Experts And Viewpoints, December 05, 2003
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Sertraline and Lactation
Is it safe for mothers on the SSRI sertraline to breast-feed?
Experts And Viewpoints, August 21, 2003
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Closure of the Peritoneum at Surgery
It seems that routine peritoneal closure is yet another surgical ritual -- a time-honored procedure unsupported by clinical evidence.
Experts And Viewpoints, June 27, 2003
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Propylthiouracil in Pregnancy
What is the maximum dose of propylthiouracil (PTU) that one can prescribe to a pregnant patient?
Experts And Viewpoints, June 19, 2003
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Varicella Zoster Infections in Pregnancy
Is it safe to treat herpes zoster in the first trimester with acyclovir?
Experts And Viewpoints, June 10, 2003