Impact of Antenatal Care Modifications on Gestational Diabetes Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Background: Many of the adverse outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are linked to excessive fetal growth, which is strongly mediated by the adequacy of maternal glycemic management. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a rapid adoption of virtual care models. We aimed to compare glycemic management, fetal growth, and perinatal outcomes before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Communication skills in practice vs. communication in the real world: Insights from an international medical student symposium.

Objective: To explore and compare medical students' experiences with communication skills training (CST) in medical education.

Method: Five medical students from the U.S.