According to a study published in JAMA Network Open, pediatric ingestion rates of illicit substances increased by 25.6% with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional insights determined that the...
An investigation published in JAMA Network Open explained how race and ethnicity might impact recommendations for breast cancer data. Based on the researchers’ analysis, they provided...
On Friday, April 21, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a ruling upholding mifepristone approval, pending ongoing cases. The SCOTUS decision does not guarantee unlimited...
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Network Open analyzed the association between mental health and reproductive disorders in women. While the researchers could not identify a...
On April 18, 2023, a study published in JAMA Network Open analyzing the link between COVID-19 and incident diabetes found that the condition may be linked to increased disease burden. Based on the...
Researchers from the Duke Center for In Vivo Microscopy published an ultra-detailed MRI image this week that was generated using a 9.4 Tesla magnet and high-performance computing. The new imaging...
On April 14, 2023, an order by Samuel A. Alito, Jr., a judge for the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS), issued an order that lifted restrictions on the abortion pill, pending a final ruling from the...
A new study by researchers at the University of Colorado and the University of Pretoria determined that over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are as effective as prescription hearing aids for managing...
The CDC is monitoring invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS) infections after noticing high incidence rates despite other declining respiratory infections. The rising rates are cause for alarm,...
A national abortion reporting program found that, on average, 5,377 fewer abortions were performed each month after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in June 2022. The study conducted by the...
A notice issued by the CDC in early April 2022 closed the investigation linking a listeria outbreak to multiple kinds of packaged salads and leafy greens produced by Dole. Since the initial...
On April 7, 2023, the FDA identified a Class I recall on the Philips Respironics CPAP and BiPAP machines due to inaccurate or insufficient therapy. The devices, intended for treating sleep apnea, had a...
Although cytomegalovirus (CMV) is not nearly as well-known as other infections, the virus impacts many pediatric patients. The CDC notes that 0.5% of babies are born with congenital CMV. Additionally,...
A study published in JAMA Network Open on April 3, 2023, analyzed the effects of family mealtime on pediatric nutrient intake, diet, and eating habits. Researchers determined that increasing the length...
On April 3, 2023, the WHO published an Infertility Prevalence Estimates report analyzing global infertility rates between 1990 and 2021. Researchers determined that 17.5% — or one-sixth —...
In a study published this week, scientists uncovered a bidirectional link between antimicrobial resistance in humans and food-producing animals for the first time. Researchers from the London School of...
In a study published in Acta Neuropathologica, clinical researchers examined the link between specific retinal changes and mild cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Based on the...
On March 30, 2023, the CDC issued an investigation notice on the Salmonella outbreak. The statement revealed 12 cases, causing 3 hospitalizations linked to contaminated flour. While the investigation...
Earlier this month, researchers published a study in Molecular Psychiatry identifying genetic biomarkers for anxiety disorders. The study used a four-step approach to identify objective assessments for...
Mental health-related hospitalizations for children increased by 25.8%, according to a recently published retrospective analysis of pediatric hospital discharges between 2009 and 2019. The study also...
