Graves disease is an autoimmune disease characterized by thyrotropin receptor antibodies (TRAbs), which can cross the placenta and cause fetal or neonatal thyroid dysfunction. Neonatal hyperthyroidism is uncommon, but more likely when maternal TRAb levels are elevated. Therefore, monitoring this value is used for risk...
Christina S. Han· Obstetrical & Gynecologi...· 0 citations
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves, and in turn, causing greater exposure of pregnant patients to extreme heat. This article summarizes current evidence on maternal and pregnancy risks from ambient heat, including hot weather, high indoor temperatures, and occupational exposures, as...
Christina S. Han· Obstetrical & Gynecologi...· 0 citations
Until adopted, providers should consider screening their pregnant patients and recommending postpartum vaccination, and further study will be needed to assess the actual benefit of universal screening.
A. Devabhaktuni, Sarah Boudova, E. Kassir et al.· American Journal of Obstetri...· 0 citations
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