Risk of stillbirth up for pregnant people with sickle cell trait (HealthDay)—Pregnant people with sickle cell trait (SCT) have increased risk of stillbirth, according to a study published online Nov. 24 in JAMA Network Open. Dec 3, 2021 0 2
Higher frequency cannabis use tied to demographic factors (HealthDay)—Higher frequency cannabis use is more common among young and racial minority populations, and individuals with low socioeconomic status, according to a study published online Nov. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Dec 3, 2021 0 2
Review reveals alarming increase in physician burnout A review co-authored by Dr. Bradley Spieler, Vice-Chair of Scholarly Activity and Research in the Department of Radiology at LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and Dr. Neil Baum, of Tulane's Department of Urology, ... Dec 3, 2021 0 1
The placenta: The smoking gun in cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Although the development of these disorders is most commonly associated with lifestyle factors like obesity, increasing evidence suggests that events much ... Dec 3, 2021 0 55
What the Omicron variant means for your holiday travel Since the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus was dubbed "a variant of concern" just after Thanksgiving, a number of countries around the world began imposing new travel restrictions in response to its spread. And, while ... Dec 3, 2021 0 26
Improving mobility and quality of life for older adults As we get older, transportation provides a vital link between home and community. Without reliable and easy ways to get around, many older adults (especially those who live alone) have limited access to essentials like groceries ... Dec 3, 2021 0 1
Risk for diabetic retinopathy up for children with type 2 diabetes (HealthDay)—Children with type 2 diabetes (T2D) have an increased risk for developing diabetic retinopathy compared with those with type 1 diabetes (T1D), according to a study published online Dec. 2 in JAMA Ophthalmology. Dec 3, 2021 0 4
Almost 13 million Americans per year skip meds due to cost (HealthDay)—Nearly 13 million U.S. adults a year skip or delay filling needed prescriptions due to high price tags, new research shows. Dec 3, 2021 0 2
Stress may be driving inequities in alcohol problems for Black individuals Acute stress elicits stronger alcohol craving among Black individuals compared to white individuals, reported scientists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in a paper published today in Addiction. Dec 3, 2021 0 32
Wraparound care coordination associated with many positive outcomes amongst youth with behavioral health needs A study in the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (JAACAP) finds that Wraparound Care Coordination (Wraparound), which has been adopted in states and jurisdictions across the country to help ... Dec 3, 2021 0 2