A blood test developed at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has proven highly accurate in detecting early
Month: February 2022
Research reveals impact of COVID-19 on dental hygienists
Nearly two years into the pandemic with widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines and a decrease in infections, new studies reveal
Children eat what they like, but food intake driven more by what they dislike
It is often said that “children eat what they like,” but the results of a new study by Penn State
Study identifies mothers at highest risk for postpartum depression
The risk for postpartum depression is highest among first-time mothers, mothers younger than 25 years old and mothers of twins,
Estimated 2.6 million Americans prescribed opioids also on various other sedatives
As many as 2.6 million Americans—equivalent to 1 percent of all US adults —prescribed opioids are also taking various other
Does your child have asthma? Look for the signs
If you’re wondering whether your child may have asthma, there are some tell-tale signs to look for, an expert says.
Study looks at Moderna COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness
New Kaiser Permanente research published February 21, 2022 in Nature Medicine shows that while Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protection is strong against coronavirus
Neuroscientists identify population of neurons in the brain that respond to singing but not other types of music
For the first time, MIT neuroscientists have identified a population of neurons in the human brain that lights up when
Artificial intelligence tutoring outperforms expert instructors in neurosurgical training
The COVID-19 pandemic has presented both challenges and opportunities for medical training. Remote learning technology has become increasingly important in
Use of epidural in childbirth is linked to decreased severe maternal morbidity
In a study of vaginal births in New York State hospitals, labor neuraxial analgesia—having an epidural or combined spinal and
