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Elective Induction of Labor Tied to Reduced Perinatal Mortality

May 11, 2012

Elective induction of labor between 37-41 weeks of gestation is associated with a reduction in perinatal mortality but an increase in admission to neonatal units, compared with expectant management.

ECO: Gut Microbiota, Protein Intake Affect Child Obesity

May 11, 2012

The concentration of Bacteroides fragilis (B. fragilis) group bacteria and protein intake are associated with obesity in childhood.

Probiotics Helpful in Reducing Antibiotic-Related Diarrhea

May 09, 2012

Probiotics seem to be effective in preventing and treating antibiotic-associated diarrhea (AAD), but more research is needed to know which probiotics are most effective for specific antibiotics.

ACOG: Almost Half of US Counties Lack a Single Ob-Gyn

May 08, 2012

Almost half of US counties lack a single obstetrician-gynecologist (Ob-Gyn).

ACOG: Perinatal Mortality Higher in Out-of-Hospital Births

May 08, 2012

The incidence of perinatal mortality appears to be higher in out-of-hospital births.

BUGS BUNNY PLUS IRON

Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements

Vit. A 2500Units, thiamine 1.05mg, riboflavin 1.2mg, niacin 13.5mg, Vit. B₆ 1.05mg, Vit. B₁₂ 4.5mcg, Vit. C 60mg, Vit. D 400Units, Vit. E 15Units, folic acid 0.3mg, iron (elemental) 15mg; chew tabs; assorted flavors; contains phenylalanine.

CENTRUM KIDS + EXTRA CALCIUM

Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements

Vit. A 5000 IU (20% as beta carotene), thiamine 1.5mg, riboflavin 1.7mg, niacin 20mg, pantothenic acid 10mg, pyridoxine 2mg, Vit. B₁₂ 6mcg, biotin 45mcg, folic acid 0.4mg, Vit. C 60mg, Vit. D 400 IU, Vit. E 30 IU, Vit. K 10mcg, calcium (as carbonate) 200mg, iron (as carbonyl) 18mg, chromium 20mcg, copper 2mg, iodine 150mcg, magnesium 40mg, zinc 15mg, manganese 1mg, molybdenum 20mcg, phosphorous 50mg; per chew tab; assorted flavors; contains phenylalanine.

CITRACAL PLUS w. MAGNESIUM

Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements

Calcium, elemental (as citrate) 250mg, Vit. D₃ 125 IU, magnesium (as oxide) 40mg, pyridoxine (as HCl) 5mg, boron 0.5mg, copper (as gluconate) 0.5mg, manganese (as gluconate) 0.5mg, zinc (as oxide) 5mg; tabs.

OS-CAL 500 + D

Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements

Calcium, elemental (as carbonate) 500mg + Vit. D 200Units; tabs.

PRENATE ESSENTIAL

Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements

Pyridoxine 25mg, folate (Metafolin 600mcg + folic acid 400mcg) 1mg, Vit. B₁₂ 12 mcg, Vit. C 85mg, Vit. D₃ 200 IU, Vit. E 10 IU, biotin 250mcg, calcium (as carbonate) 140mg, iodine (as potassium iodide) 150mcg, iron (as ferrous fumarate) 28mg, magnesium (as oxide) 45mg, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) 300mg, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 40mg; softgel.

Updated: 10/27/2010

Ob/Gyn > Labor and delivery

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin E2 that enhances the force and frequency of uterine contractions, increases uterine tone, and promotes cervical ...
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Nutrition > Vitamins/minerals/supplements

Vitamin/mineral deficiency When a single vitamin deficiency is evident, other vitamin deficiencies (clinical or subclinical) often accompany it. Therapeutic multivitamin ...
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Treatment Update: PediPirox^™-4 Nail Kit (ciclopirox topical solution, 8%)

April 25, 2012

Update on Melanoma Treatment: SYLATRON™ (peg-interferon alfa-2b) for injection, for subcutaneous use

January 23, 2012

Acute Pain Update: SPRIX^® (ketorolac tromethamine) Nasal Spray 15.75 mg per spray

November 29, 2011

Drugs Used in Pregnancy

April 16, 2012

Drugs that are used in pregnancy table (Pregnancy Category A or B).

Prenatal Vitamins

April 06, 2012

A list of prenatal vitamins organized by brand name. The chart includes the vitamin and mineral content for each prenatal vitamin.

Drugs Contraindicated in Pregnancy

April 06, 2012

Contraindicated pregnancy medications (Pregnancy Category X).

Children's Vitamins

September 16, 2009

Children's vitamins prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) comparison chart.

Pregnancy Categories

January 14, 2009

Pregnancy categories are assigned to drugs to define their risk of causing fetal harm during pregnancy. There are five pregnancy categories (A, B, C, D, and X).