Shared Decision-Making Tool Helps Pregnant Women With Opioid Use Disorder
Investigators aimed to determine the number of women who came to a treatment decision using the shared decision-making tool.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy-Associated Mortality Involving Opioids Up
From 2007 to 2016, there was a sharp increase in pregnancy-associated mortality involving opioids.
Overcoming the Barriers to Including Pregnant Women in Clinical Trials
Pregnant women are considered a “vulnerable” population in the eyes of clinical researchers.
Topical Migraine Trigger Point Treatment as Effective as Injection
In a retrospective analysis, investigators assessed the effects of topical trigger point treatments on headache symptoms in patients with migraine.
Effects of Prenatal Triptan Exposure on Neurodevelopment in Children
Investigators aimed to find the link between exposure to triptans in utero and externalizing behavior, internalizing behavior, communication, and temperament in children.
Detox vs Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Pregnancy: Expert Roundtable
Based on current evidence, there is a strong consensus that medication-assisted treatment is recommended over detoxification in the treatment of opioid use disorder during pregnancy.
Hormonal Factors May Affect Intensity of Migraine During Pregnancy
Researchers aim to determine a pattern of migraine, in terms of frequency, intensity, and analgesic use, in women with and without menstrual migraine.
Managing Headache During Pregnancy: Expert Insight
Headache screening should be a routine part of a prenatal visit so that if and when a patient presents with an attack, a suitable plan of action is already established.
Substance Use Disorder Rates Up in Childbearing Women
Between 2005 and 2014, the prevalence of chronic conditions increased across all segments of the childbearing population, including substance use disorder.
Safety Guidelines Issued for Use of RA Drugs During Pregnancy and Lactation
Although a majority of women with rheumatoid arthritis were previously though to achieve remission during pregnancy, recent studies indicate remission occurs in only 20% to 40% of cases.
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