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2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to Trailblazers of mRNA Research
The discoveries by the two Nobel Laureates were critical for developing effective mRNA vaccines against COVID-19 during the pandemic that began in early 2020.
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Preeclampsia Linked with Four-fold Greater Heart Attack Risk Within 7 Years of Delivery
Women with preeclampsia have a greater likelihood of heart attack and stroke than their peers within just seven years of delivery, with risks remaining elevated more than 20 years later.
Genetics May Play a Role in Managing Stress of COVID-19 Pandemic
Some individuals managed the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic better than others, in part, due to their genetics, according to a new study published in Plos Genetics.
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Severe Mental Illness Associated with Increased Death from Cardiovascular Disease
Compared to the general population, people with severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, have higher levels of cardiovascular-related mortality, and that association has become stronger over recent decades.
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The Social Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the most restrictive period of the COVID-19 UK lockdown, the number of reported contacts decreased by 75% from pre-pandemic levels.
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Maternal Mortality Rates Increased During Pandemic, Significantly in Women of Color
The maternal mortality rate in the US increased in 2020 compared to 2019, with a significant spike in maternal mortality for Hispanic women and non-Hispanic Black women.
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Barriers to Telemedicine for Limited English Proficient, Medically Compromised Patients
The benefits of telemedicine were not evenly felt across all race/ethnic groups, as limited English proficient and medically underserved patients facing several language and socioeconomic barriers that may have compromised the services’ effectiveness.
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No Trimester Differences in COVID-19 Severity
Among pregnant patients who were initially asymptomatic or had mild symptoms in any trimester, 5% developed moderate, severe, or critical illness.
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WHO International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) Goes into Effect
The World Health Organization (WHO) Eleventh Revision of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) has now come into effect, with the latest update going online Feb 11, 2022.
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US Blood Supply at 10-year Low
In January 2022, the American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis, as many of the nation’s blood centers currently have only a one-day supply of some blood types in inventory.
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NIH: Increased Risk of COVID Pregnancy Complications
Pregnant women with COVID-19 appear to be at greater risk for common pregnancy complications — in addition to health risks from the virus — than pregnant women without COVID-19, suggests a study funded by the National Institutes of Health.
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Improving Air Quality Tied to Slower Cognitive Decline in Women
Improvements in air quality are associated with slower cognitive decline in women, according to a new study published in Plos Medicine.
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Cybersecurity Attacks Named Number 1 Health Technology Hazard for 2022
Cybersecurity attacks are the healthcare sector’s top health technology hazard for 2022, according to ECRI.
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Youth Mental Health During the Pandemic
Supportive relationships with family and friends and healthy behaviors, like engaging in physical activity and better sleep, appeared to shield against the harmful effects of the pandemic on adolescents’ mental health.
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