As healthcare professionals, patients, and public health experts continue to navigate the reproductive healthcare space in a post-Dobbs world, many have run into challenges. The American Medical...
In a post-Roe world, healthcare professionals, public health experts, and industry leaders are looking to empower people to take charge of their reproductive health. With limited access to abortion...
On October 26, 2022, Walter A. Rocca, MD, MPH, and his colleagues published an article in JAMA Network Open on the association of premenopausal bilateral oophorectomy with Parkinson’s disease...
In a press statement released on October 3, 2022, the Nevro Corporation announced that the American Society of Clinical Endocrinology (AACE) updated its clinical practice guidelines for diabetic...
A recent publication in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery analyzed the outcomes of temperature-controlled radiofrequency (TCRF) device treatment for patients with nasal airway obstruction...
Temporal thermometers are widely used in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and homes to identify fever. Despite their universally accepted uses, there has been little data to determine whether...
Considering the growing popularity of assisted reproductive technology (ART), such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), many researchers are looking to understand better the risks associated with these...
While some cancers are hereditary or associated with genetics, many cancers are exacerbated by lifestyle. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), alcohol consumption increases the risk of...
Incubation periods are one of the most significant epidemiological parameters when studying infectious diseases. Understanding incubation periods can impact the recommended public health strategies to...
It is widely agreed upon that a healthy lifestyle, including healthy dietary choices and regular activity, improves overall well-being and can reduce mortality risk. A recent publication in JAMA...
The Mayo Clinic defines postpartum depression (PPD) as a form of long-lasting depression that occurs after childbirth. Understanding the risk of developing postpartum depression can help providers...
A retrospective cohort study published on August 16, 2022, found that patients hospitalized for COVID-19 had an elevated risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) compared to those hospitalized for...
A study published in JAMA Network Open observed that tobacco use in younger patients is associated with reduced cognitive function and structural brain changes. Currently, the FDA is working on...
Because environmental changes — like rising temperatures — are known to expand habitats that are survivable for numerous pathogens, human pathogenic diseases are heavily impacted by the...
The organ transplant system is run by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS). The system has historically been criticized for its multiple shortcomings. More recently, the organ transplant system...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is an irreversible disease characterized by kidney damage, which prevents effective waste filtering. The primary treatments for chronic kidney disease are dialysis and...
Previous data have suggested that the rates of Lyme disease and other tickborne illnesses have risen in the past few years. A recent press release by Fair Health quantifies this increased rate using...
A recent publication found that adolescents' physical activity decreased by 17 minutes during the covid-19 pandemic. Previous studies have already noted a general reduction in physical activity and...
On July 11, 2022, researchers published an article in JAMA Internal Medicine noting racial differences in pulse oximeter performance. Researchers also postulated that these discrepancies might be...
A cohort study on middle-aged women with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) found an increased risk of accelerated cognitive decline. According to the National Center for PTSD, a subset of the...
