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17 May 2019 - UK Medical News Lancet study questions antibiotic guidelines for assisted childbirth
Trial results suggest the WHO and other organisations should consider revising antibiotic guidelines for assisted childbirth.
21 May 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from Osteoporos Int Does vitamin K affect bone mineral density and fracture risk?
An updated meta-analysis of 36 randomised controlled trials.
21 May 2019 - UK Medical News Pregnant women are less likely to develop invasive meningococcal disease
Findings from a prospective enhanced national surveillance.

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21 May 2019 - Univadis Medical News ECE 2019: is vitamin D beneficial in polycystic ovarian syndrome?
The research is being presented at the 21st European Congress of Endocrinology this week.
21 May 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Am J Obstet Gynecol Does breastfeeding worsen pelvic floor disorders?
No association found between breastfeeding and pelvic floor dysfunction 1-2 decades after delivery.
21 May 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Pediatrics Infant mortality risk is increased with sleeping in sitting devices
Study shows that odds are increased in childcare settings.
20 May 2019 - UK Medical News Simple tool estimates seizure risk in pregnant women with epilepsy
Researchers led by Queen Mary University of London have developed a simple prediction tool to calculate the individualised risk for seizures.
20 May 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from Int J Environ Res Public Health Impact of vitamin D supplementation on glycaemic control in gestational diabetes
Meta-analysis of 5 randomised controlled trials.
20 May 2019 - UK Medical News England witnesses a record number of clinical research participants
The NHS Long Term Plan is aiming to have one million participants by 2023-2024.
20 May 2019 - Univadis Medical News ECE 2019: long-term efficacy of metformin in women with polycystic ovarian syndrome
Findings presented at the 21st European Congress of Endocrinology.
20 May 2019 - Univadis Medical News WMA warns against substituting doctors with technology and other healthcare professionals
The Chair of the World Medical Association criticised governments for their hesitancy in “reacting sensibly” to the global shortage of physicians.
20 May 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Contraception Medical abortion can be safely extended to 70 days
94.9% had a complete abortion.
17 May 2019 - Univadis Medical News Attacks on health workers soar in 2018
The Safeguarding Health in Conflict Coalition has published new data on the numbers of health workers killed, injured and kidnapped in conflict areas.
17 May 2019 - International Clinical Digest from Obstet Gynecol Intrapartum glucose monitoring in GDM: tight glycemic control offers little benefit
Tight maternal glucose management during labor did not improve neonatal glycemia.
17 May 2019 - International Clinical Digest from J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med Uterine rupture: timing of diagnosis affects maternal outcomes
Classic signs of uterine rupture are not always detected and can result in a delayed diagnosis.
17 May 2019 - International Clinical Digest from J Am Heart Assoc Syncope during pregnancy is associated with preterm birth, future cardiac disease
Pregnant women with a syncopal episode may need closer surveillance.
16 May 2019 - UK Clinical Digest from Psychol Med Prenatal maternal infection tied to disordered eating in adolescence
Results using data from the UK population-based prospective birth cohort study, ALSPAC.

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