Contemporary OB/GYN Newsletter

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Study underscores need to spot signs of heart failure in pregnancy

Analysis of data from more than 50 million pregnancy-related hospitalizations shows that more needs to be done to identify new mothers at high risk for heart failure (HF) before they leave the hospital. Plus: Incidence of occult cancer during benign gynecology surgery is low but not insignificant. Also: According to a recent study, nearly 5% of non-pregnant women of childbearing age experience major depression, but less than half of those patients use antidepressants.

Local resistance impacts cost-effectiveness of antibiotics for UTI

Findings from a recent study indicate that trimethoprim 200 mg BID for 3 or 7 days is the most effective antibiotic for uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) when levels of local resistance to the drug are < 30%. However, when it is ≥ 35%, a single dose of fosfomycin 3 g or nitrofurantoin 100 mg BID for 7 days is more cost-effective.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

CA - Visalia OB/GYN Medical Associates

SC - McLeod Health

ME - Central Maine Medical Center

National - OB Hospitalist Group

IL - Northwest Associates for Women's Healthcare

Best practices in managing early pregnancy loss

Complications from early pregnancy loss are rare but can result in future infertility or even death if not managed properly. What steps can be taken to reduce the risk of infection and other complications?

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