Monthly Archives: February 2019

Highlights of the BMC Series: January 2019

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Do video game interventions improve motor outcomes in children with developmental coordination disorder? • Human papilloma virus and breast cancer • BMC Materials open for submissions • First articles published in BMC Chemical Engineering and BMC Biomedical Engineering • Attitudes, beliefs and knowledge about medical cannabis among primary care providers • Deprescribing interventions impact on medication adherence

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What is the most effective intervention for ensuring weight recording in pregnancy?

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Following weight gain guidelines has been shown to improve pregnancy and birth outcomes for women and their babies, but adherence is low. A new paper in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth brings evidence of healthcare system-wide interventions that increased weight monitoring, and important step in helping women meet weight gain recommendations. In this blog post, the author discusses the context and evaluation of this intervention.

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