Lowering the threshold for the diagnosis of gestational diabetes

Article Abstract:

Lowering the blood glucose levels diagnostic of gestational diabetes does not appear to affect outcomes. Researchers applied two sets of lower diagnostic thresholds proposed by other researchers to a population of 434 women who had an oral glucose tolerance test. Lowering the thresholds would select a group of women who were heavier on average than women identified as gestational diabetics by current standards. Maternal weight, not glucose level, was associated with increased numbers of high-birth-weight babies and cesarean sections. Therefore, lowering thresholds would label more women as gestationally diabetic without affecting outcomes.

Diagnosis, Glucose tolerance tests, Glucose tolerance test, Diabetes in pregnancy, Gestational diabetes

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Sequential use of instruments at operative vaginal delivery: is it safe?

Article Abstract:

It appears to be safe to use more than one delivery technique during childbirth, according to a study of 34 pregnant women. Some obstetricians use vacuum extraction first, and then forceps to complete the delivery. This can make a forceps delivery easier.

Usage, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth), Obstetrical extraction, Obstetrical forceps, Forceps delivery

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Oral nicardipine versus intravenous magnesium sulfate for the treatment of preterm labor

Article Abstract:

The calcium channel blocker nicardipine appears to be effective in stopping premature labor. In a study of 122 pregnant women in premature labor, the drug was more effective than magnesium sulfate, which is also used to stop premature labor.

Health aspects, Prevention, Premature labor, Magnesium sulfate, Nicardipine

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