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How capable are SG obstetricians in performing operative vaginal delivery?

31 May 2023 by

The overall rates of neonatal and maternal morbidity with operative vaginal delivery at Singapore General Hospital (SGH) are low, and operators demonstrate proficiency in the use of both forceps and vacuum, according to a recent study. In addition, no direct association is found between the use of instruments and neonatal and maternal complications.

How capable are SG obstetricians in performing operative vaginal delivery?

31 May 2023

HPV infection among pregnant women common, but vertical transmission infrequent

29 May 2023

Vaginal human papillomavirus (HPV) is frequently detected among pregnant women, but perinatal transmission does not appear to occur as often, according to data from the HERITAGE* study.

HPV infection among pregnant women common, but vertical transmission infrequent

29 May 2023

School-based program expands HPV vaccine uptake in SG

29 May 2023 by

A school-based immunization program in Singapore has resulted in high uptake and coverage of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, reports a study.

School-based program expands HPV vaccine uptake in SG

29 May 2023

Maternal influenza vaccination reduces ILI risk in infants

27 May 2023 by

Administration of maternal influenza vaccine during the first- or second-trimester of pregnancy reduces the risk of influenza-like illness (ILI) in the offspring, according to a study presented at ESPID 2023.

Maternal influenza vaccination reduces ILI risk in infants

27 May 2023

Can fish oil use during pregnancy improve infant outcomes?

26 May 2023

Supplementation with fish oil during pregnancy of mothers with overweight or obesity does not appear to have a significant impact on the body composition of infants, reveals a recent study.

Can fish oil use during pregnancy improve infant outcomes?

26 May 2023

Neoadjuvant olaparib feasible in BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer

23 May 2023 by

Neoadjuvant treatment with the PARP* inhibitor olaparib yielded encouraging outcomes in patients with BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer, with all participants completing two cycles of therapy followed by surgery in the NOW trial presented at SGO 2023.

Neoadjuvant olaparib feasible in BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer

23 May 2023

Maternal iron status-adjusted prenatal iron supplementation enhances cognitive function in kids

21 May 2023

Tailoring prenatal iron supplementation according to the mother’s haemoglobin levels and baseline iron stores leads to improved cognitive functioning in children at 4 years of age, according to a study.

Maternal iron status-adjusted prenatal iron supplementation enhances cognitive function in kids

21 May 2023

In-utero exposure to poor air quality a risk factor for childhood ADHD

20 May 2023 by

Children born to mothers who were exposed to polluted air while pregnant are at increased risk of childhood attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study presented at PAS 2023.

In-utero exposure to poor air quality a risk factor for childhood ADHD

20 May 2023

Weekend catch-up sleep may protect against hyperuricaemia in sleep-deprived women

19 May 2023

For postmenopausal women with insufficient sleep, sleep recovery during the weekend appears to be associated with a decreased prevalence of hyperuricaemia, as reported in a study.

Weekend catch-up sleep may protect against hyperuricaemia in sleep-deprived women

19 May 2023

Vaginal estrogen may help prevent UTI recurrence in hypoestrogenic women

18 May 2023

The use of vaginal estrogen in women with estrogen deficiency appears to reduce the likelihood of urinary tract infection (UTI) recurring, according to a study.

Vaginal estrogen may help prevent UTI recurrence in hypoestrogenic women

18 May 2023

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How capable are SG obstetricians in performing operative vaginal delivery?

How capable are SG obstetricians in performing operative vaginal delivery?

HPV infection among pregnant women common, but vertical transmission infrequent

HPV infection among pregnant women common, but vertical transmission infrequent

School-based program expands HPV vaccine uptake in SG

School-based program expands HPV vaccine uptake in SG

Maternal influenza vaccination reduces ILI risk in infants

Maternal influenza vaccination reduces ILI risk in infants

Can fish oil use during pregnancy improve infant outcomes?

Can fish oil use during pregnancy improve infant outcomes?

Neoadjuvant olaparib feasible in BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer

Neoadjuvant olaparib feasible in BRCA-mutated ovarian cancer

Maternal iron status-adjusted prenatal iron supplementation enhances cognitive function in kids

Maternal iron status-adjusted prenatal iron supplementation enhances cognitive function in kids

In-utero exposure to poor air quality a risk factor for childhood ADHD

In-utero exposure to poor air quality a risk factor for childhood ADHD

Weekend catch-up sleep may protect against hyperuricaemia in sleep-deprived women

Weekend catch-up sleep may protect against hyperuricaemia in sleep-deprived women

Vaginal estrogen may help prevent UTI recurrence in hypoestrogenic women

Vaginal estrogen may help prevent UTI recurrence in hypoestrogenic women