#Cochrane

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Planned Early Birth Lowers Maternal Risk in High Blood Pressure Pregnancies, Review Finds

A Cochrane review of randomized trials found that planned early birth after 34 weeks in hypertensive pregnancies nearly halved serious maternal complications without increasing cesarean delivery rates.

Key Takeaways

A review of six randomized trials found planned early birth nearly halved serious maternal complications.
The analysis covered 3,491 women with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy after 34 weeks.

DT Editorial Team·May 21, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

PSA screening appears to cut prostate cancer deaths modestly, updated review finds

An updated Cochrane review finds that PSA-based screening likely reduces prostate cancer deaths modestly, a change from the previous version of the evidence review.

Key Takeaways

An updated Cochrane review says PSA screening likely reduces prostate cancer deaths.
The review estimates about two fewer prostate cancer deaths per 1,000 men screened.

DT Editorial Team·May 15, 2026·via medicalxpress.com