ICSI vs. Conventional IVF: New Evidence Suggests No Kinetic Advantage and Lower High-Quality Blastocyst Yield in Non-Male Factor Infertility
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ICSI vs. Conventional IVF: New Evidence Suggests No Kinetic Advantage and Lower High-Quality Blastocyst Yield in Non-Male Factor Infertility

A secondary analysis of the multicentre INVICSI RCT reveals that ICSI results in fewer high-quality Day 5 blastocysts compared to conventional IVF in patients without severe male factor infertility, with no significant differences observed in embryo morphokinetics or cleavage patterns.
Long COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Elevated Risk Amidst Mild Omicron Infection in a Boosted Vaccinated Cohort During COVID-19 Endemicity
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Long COVID-19 in Pregnancy: Elevated Risk Amidst Mild Omicron Infection in a Boosted Vaccinated Cohort During COVID-19 Endemicity

Pregnant women show increased risk of long COVID-19 post-SARS-CoV-2 infection during Omicron predominance despite mild disease, yet incidence remains modest in a highly vaccinated cohort, highlighting vaccination’s protective role amidst emerging endemicity.
Systemic Sclerosis Pregnancies: High Livebirth Rates Mask Significant Risks of Placental Insufficiency and Postpartum Disease Progression
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Systemic Sclerosis Pregnancies: High Livebirth Rates Mask Significant Risks of Placental Insufficiency and Postpartum Disease Progression

The French GR2 prospective study reveals that while 91% of pregnancies in systemic sclerosis result in livebirths, patients face significantly higher risks of pre-eclampsia, fetal growth restriction, and severe postpartum hemorrhage, with nearly 40% experiencing maternal disease worsening.
Calcium Supplementation During Pregnancy for Preventing Hypertensive Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Implications
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Calcium Supplementation During Pregnancy for Preventing Hypertensive Disorders: Current Evidence and Clinical Implications

This review synthesizes recent randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses on calcium supplementation during pregnancy, evaluating its effectiveness in preventing hypertensive disorders such as pre-eclampsia and related maternal and neonatal outcomes.
Planetary Health Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction in Women with Gestational Diabetes: An Evidence-Based Review
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Planetary Health Diet and Cardiometabolic Risk Reduction in Women with Gestational Diabetes: An Evidence-Based Review

This review synthesizes evidence linking adherence to the Planetary Health Diet with reduced risks of myocardial infarction, type 2 diabetes, and improved weight management in women post-gestational diabetes, highlighting BMI's mediating role.