Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Who benefits most from COVID boosters? New study gives answers
COVID-19 booster shots appear to benefit folks 50 and older but less so for younger people, a new study suggests.
Feb 13, 2023
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Health
Youth cannabis vaping highest in medical marijuana states
More U.S. high school seniors reported vaping cannabis in states where it is legal only for medical purposes than states where all adult use is permitted—a study finding that surprised the researchers.
Feb 9, 2023
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Medical economics
Study determines keys to reducing hospital readmissions
Corewell Health care coordinators are using predictive analytics to reduce hospital readmissions and save health care dollars according to a recently published study in NEJM Catalyst.
Feb 2, 2023
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Medical research
First new antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated urinary tract infections in more than 20 years
Neil Osheroff, John Coniglio Chair in Biochemistry and professor of biochemistry and medicine, is part of an international research collaboration resulting in what is on track to be the first new antibiotic treatment for ...
Jan 30, 2023
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Health
Seafood in pregnancy: To eat or not to eat?
Pregnant women hear a lot of "Do this" and "Don't do that" advice about what is safe to eat.
Jan 24, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
States that restrict abortions have more maternal, infant deaths
In U.S. states with more restrictive abortion policies, rates of pregnant women, new mothers and infants dying were higher, a new report finds.
Dec 14, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Half of U.S. adults not concerned about the flu
More than half of U.S. adults say they are not very or not at all concerned about the upcoming flu season, according to the results of a survey released Nov. 29 by the American Heart Association.
Dec 9, 2022
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Vaccination
Infectious malaria sporozoites produced without mosquitoes provide progress for malaria vaccines
Scientists from Sanaria Inc., and collaborators at multiple institutions published results in Nature reporting "In vitro production of infectious Plasmodium falciparum sporozoites."
Dec 7, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What's new with the flu? Here are 7 things to know
Don't call it a comeback if it was never really gone, but the flu is poised for a breakout year.
Dec 1, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
U.S. premature births hit highs not seen in 15 years
More than 1 in every 10 births in the United States now occur prematurely, and the number of these more dangerous deliveries jumped by 4% during 2021, a new report from the March of Dimes shows.
Nov 17, 2022
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