Women with perinatal depression have an elevated mortality risk
Women who suffer depression during or after pregnancy have a higher risk of death by both natural and unnatural causes, a new study of childbirth in Sweden published in The…
Study shows how cancer care can be transformed from ‘one size fits all’ approach into precision healthcare
In the largest study of its kind, scientists today report how combining health data with whole genome sequence (WGS) data in patients with cancer can help doctors provide more tailored…
Taking medical cannabis for chronic pain linked to increased risk of arrhythmia
People taking medical cannabis for chronic pain have a slightly increased risk of arrhythmia, according to research published in the European Heart Journal today (Thursday). Arrhythmia is when the heart…
New study examines U.S. hospitals’ experiences in public health reporting
The U.S. health care response during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic unveiled challenges in public health reporting systems and electronic clinical data exchange.
Silicone wristbands track personal PAH exposure
Environmental epidemiologists at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of researchers at Oregon State University, Pacific Northwest National Labs, and Mt. Sinai School…
Study: Low-dose calcium equally effective as high-dose in preventing preeclampsia
To help prevent preeclampsia and preterm birth-;common complications in pregnancy that can be fatal to women and newborns-;low-dose calcium supplementation (equivalent to one 500-milligram pill per day) may be as…
Pangolins’ genetic makeup linked to increased coronavirus susceptibility
Research reveals pangolins' vulnerability to coronavirus due to innate immune gene pseudogenization, impacting their antiviral response.
Adults with PTSD have smaller cerebellums, study reveals
Adults with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have smaller cerebellums, according to new research from a Duke-led brain imaging study.
New intranasal vaccine candidate triggers powerful mucosal defense against SARS-CoV-2
A team of scientists, led by Duke-NUS Medical School, has discovered a potential intranasal vaccine candidate that provides improved, longer-lasting immunity against SARS-CoV-2 viruses compared to when given as an…
Sickle cell patients lag behind in COVID vaccination despite higher risks
Despite the fact that people with sickle cell disease have a much higher risk of serious illness or death if they develop COVID-19, a new study shows they're also much…