Infants born via Cesarean section may be at higher risk of developing infections that require hospitalization, according to a study published in PLOS Medicine. Researchers analyzed data on 7.2 million ...
However, Clostridioides difficile (CDI) infection did not appear to affect outcomes, according to the study. A new study has found that infection with Clostridioides difficile (CDI) around the time of ...
Smith+Nephew's PICO sNPWT device significantly reduced surgical site complications in C-section patients compared with another sNPWT device. The study showed PICO sNPWT led to lower rates of ...
In the U.S., the rate of Cesarean sections jumped 55% in the 25 years ending in 2021, and now, three in every 10 births occurs by C-section, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). With ...
Limiting unnecessary cesarean delivery procedures is one way hospitals can reduce health risks for mothers and babies. However, C-section rates for low-risk, first-time mothers are inching back up ...
A cesarean section represents a significant medical decision that doctors don’t recommend lightly. While vaginal deliveries remain the preferred method for most births, specific circumstances can make ...