Obstetrics & gynaecology
People trying to get pregnant turn to period tracking apps for help—and community
Five years ago, Lacey Murga and her husband decided they wanted to have a baby.
Jul 21, 2022
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Medical economics
Public health clinics running out of monkeypox vaccine as lines form and systems crash
As lines stretched around the block at San Francisco General Hospital with people waiting to get vaccinated against monkeypox, public health officials said Wednesday the city had only 50 remaining doses.
Jul 14, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Maternal deaths up with pregnancies complicated by cancer
Among pregnancies complicated by cancer, the risks for severe maternal morbidity and mortality are increased, according to a research letter published online June 16 in JAMA Oncology.
Jun 22, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
People who consume too much high fructose corn syrup could be at risk for NAFLD
High fructose consumption should be avoided to prevent the development of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to research being presented Sunday, June 12 at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting ...
Jun 12, 2022
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Medical economics
Disparities seen in telehealth use for cancer care during pandemic
Racial, geographic, and socioeconomic disparities were seen in telehealth use among patients initiating cancer treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Society ...
Jun 8, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Nurses key to spotting postpartum depression in new moms
Nurses can be trained to detect postpartum depression in new mothers and could be crucial in spotting the condition early, researchers report.
May 13, 2022
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Addiction
Alcohol use disorder deaths up during the pandemic
Alcohol use disorder (AUD)-related mortality rates increased among all ages and both sexes during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a research letter published online May 4 in JAMA Network Open.
May 6, 2022
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Health
Overdoses, not COVID-19, drive spike in LA homeless deaths
Nearly 2,000 homeless people died in Los Angeles County during the first year of the pandemic, an increase of 56% from the previous year, driven mainly by drug overdoses, authorities said.
Apr 24, 2022
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Medications
Edible cannabis vs smoking weed: How are they different and what are the health effects?
Today's edible cannabis scene has evolved from your stereotypical homemade "pot brownies" into an innovative industry, pushing the tastebuds of both stoners and first-time marijuana users.
Mar 29, 2022
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