USPSTF: Syphilis screening during pregnancy has 'substantial' net benefit
The nearly 4000 cases in 2023 were the highest number reported in over 30 years, the Task Force stated.
FDA approves pediatric indication for Optison ultrasound enhancing agent
This FDA decision will help to improve clarity and diagnostic accuracy of echocardiograms in pediatric patients, according to GE HealthCare.
Maternal avocado consumption linked to reduced infant food allergy risk
Maternal avocado consumption during pregnancy was linked to significantly lower odds of infant food allergy at 12 months.
Maternal anemia in early pregnancy linked to higher risk of congenital heart disease in offspring
A UK study links maternal anemia in early pregnancy with increased congenital heart disease risk in offspring.
Buprenorphine linked to improved outcomes for pregnant women with OUD and their infants
A recent study found reduced preterm birth, complications, and NICU use in large Tennessee Medicaid cohort.
New blood test predicts preterm birth risk early in pregnancy
A new study found that cell-free DNA from routine prenatal testing can accurately identify preterm birth risk without added cost or procedures.
