Examining the predictive value of fetal fraction on hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Background: Cell-free fetal DNA (cffDNA) screening is routinely performed in pregnancy. Abnormal fetal fraction has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, which are associated with severe maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality.

Objective: This study examined whether abnormal fetal fraction, defined in this study as fetal fraction either <6 or >15 on the basis of restricted-cubic-spline-plot within our study population, was associated with HDP in a retrospective sample, as well as whether fetal fraction improves the prediction of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP).

Outcomes After Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction Following the National Institution of a Ban on Bacitracin Irrigation.

Background: The use of irrigation with bacitracin-containing solution is common among surgeons, as it was widely thought to have antibacterial properties and prevent postoperative infection. Current literature, however, suggests that antibiotic-containing irrigation confers little added benefit. On January 31, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration instituted a ban on bacitracin-containing irrigation for operative use.

Paper Tape May Improve Scar Aesthetics and Prevent Wound Closure Complications.

There is uncertainty whether postoperative application of paper tape (PT) improves scar aesthetics and reduces wound closure complications. This study aimed to review and assess the quality of applicable findings from studies investigating PT's efficacy. We queried PubMed and SCOPUS using the search terms "(("paper tape") AND (wound OR closure OR heal* OR complication OR skin OR prevent* OR scar*)).