A recent study suggests steroid therapy during pregnancy can boost survival rates of preterm births in certain cases. However, another study finds prenatal steroid treatment to address preterm birth may also contribute to psychological and neurosensory deficits in children as they age. A child born prior to 37 weeks is considered preterm. Babies born far … Continued
A recent study suggests new moms and their babies may be at higher risk for receiving medical care intended for another patient. Electronic health records provide efficiencies, but also have challenges—especially in busy surgical settings like an emergency department or obstetric unit. New research published in Obstetrics and Gynecology found that erroneous medical orders are … Continued