A vaginal ring containing the antiretroviral drug dapivirine posed no safety concerns when used in the third trimester of pregnancy,
Month: February 2023
First wearable device for vocal fatigue senses when your voice needs a break
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first smart wearable device to continuously track how much people use their voices, alerting
Addiction researchers denounce Australia’s NHMRC statement on e-cigarettes
Eleven top international addiction scientists argue that the 2022 statement on e-cigarettes issued by Australia’s peak health and medical body,
Improved accuracy of screening tools for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder may lead to faster diagnosis
A new screening instrument has the potential to more accurately identify fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), reducing missed and erroneous
Researchers uncover mechanisms of brexanolone and the role of inflammation in post-partum depression
Post-partum depression (PPD) develops after childbirth and affects both the mother’s and the infant’s health by preventing healthy bonding. Women
Documenting the experience of police, paramedics responding to people affected by methamphetamines
Researcher and nurse Dr. Rikki Jones, from the University of New England’s School of Health, has documented the experiences of
Does living along the US-Mexico border affect the chances of survival among children with leukemia?
Residing in border regions was linked with a higher risk of dying within five years among children with acute lymphoblastic
How do parents decide if they should vaccinate their kids against SARS-CoV-2?
For parents, the decision to vaccinate their kids against SARS-CoV-2 is complex, influenced by scientific evidence, political and social pressures,
Correspondence shows troubling interactions between US officials and the alcohol industry
There is growing evidence that the alcohol industry uses a variety of strategies to influence public policy in a way
COVID-19 vaccination linked to fewer cardiac events
Analyzing the most extensive datasets in the United States, researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have