American journal of obstetrics and gynecology
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2011
Multicenter Study Clinical TrialImproving pregnancy drug warnings to promote patient comprehension.
We sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a pharmaceutical labeling strategy intended to improve comprehension of a teratogen warning. ⋯ In our study, a teratogen warning label that had easy-to-read messages with icons significantly improved comprehension.
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Am. J. Obstet. Gynecol. · Apr 2011
Comparative StudyNeonatal brachial plexus injury: comparison of incidence and antecedents between 2 decades.
We sought to compare the incidence and antecedents of neonatal brachial plexus injury (BPI) in 2 different 5-year epochs a decade apart following the introduction of specific staff training in the management of shoulder dystocia. ⋯ Despite training in the management of shoulder dystocia and a rising institutional cesarean section rate, the incidence of BPI has remained unchanged compared with 10 years earlier.