Obstetrics-gynecology

Health Canada is informing Canadians that its safety review of Fibristal (ulipristal acetate) found a possible link between its use and the risk of a rare but serious liver injury.

Large study examines risk of ADHD in offspring of women who used valproate or other antiepileptic drugs during pregnancy

No evidence of cardiac malformations, but small increased risk of oral clefts

Intended for women with moderate to severe pain caused by endometriosis

Researchers examined more than 25,000 studies to develop the guidelines aimed at promoting maternal, fetal and infant health

Taking high-dose folic acid during pregnancy does not prevent pre-eclampsia in women at elevated risk for the potentially deadly condition, a Canadian-led international study has found.

Canadian Paediatric Society guidelines focus on vitamin K prophylaxis in newborns