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People conceived by IVF are not at increased risk of obstetric or perinatal complications, study finds

There's little evidence to suggest that children conceived as a result of fertility treatment are at any greater risk of pregnancy complications or worse birth outcomes than their naturally conceived peers, finds a long-term study, published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

21 Mar 2023

Global review reveals criminalization of abortion in almost all countries

Almost all countries around the globe criminalize abortion in some circumstances, despite the public health risks and impact on human rights, finds a review of the scope of penalties for the procedure in 182 nations, published in the open access journal BMJ Global Health.

21 Mar 2023

MHRA to introduce a series of new measures for streamlining clinical trial approvals

A series of new measures will be introduced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) with support from partners to make it faster and easier to gain approval and to run clinical trials in the UK.

21 Mar 2023

Mental health care by video fills gaps in rural nursing homes

Bette Helm was glad to have someone to talk with about her insomnia.

21 Mar 2023

RSV causes 160,000 hospitalizations every year in the EU, according to new study

Researchers estimate hospitalizations associated with respiratory syncytial virus infection in the European Union.

20 Mar 2023

Study: Minimum unit pricing legislation associated with reductions in alcohol-specific deaths

The implementation of minimum unit pricing (MUP) legislation is associated with significant reductions in alcohol-specific deaths among those from the most socio-economically deprived areas in Scotland, suggests a new study published in The Lancet.

20 Mar 2023

Food FARMacia program associated with reduced food insecurity and obesity in children

Food FARMacias could be one part of the solution to the nation's growing food insecurity problem, according to a new study by pediatricians at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and NewYork-Presbyterian.

20 Mar 2023

Study: Patients overwhelmingly prefer to receive test results immediately from online medical portals

Patients overwhelmingly prefer to receive test results as soon as they are available on online medical portals, even if it means viewing the results prior to discussing them with their doctor, a new study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern and Vanderbilt University medical centers reports.

20 Mar 2023

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center launches new Gastroesophageal Reflux and Motility Program

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center today announced the opening of its new Gastroesophageal Reflux and Motility Program to provide expert diagnosis and treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD, and other, related motility disorders that affect the muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

20 Mar 2023

Study examines link between discrimination and accelerated aging in African American cancer survivors

Cancer and its treatment can accelerate the rate of aging because they both destabilize and damage biological systems in the body.

20 Mar 2023

Coordinated efforts reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Kentucky

Twenty years ago, Kentucky had the highest colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in the U.S., as well as the second-lowest colorectal cancer screening rate.

20 Mar 2023

Indiana CTSI secures $38 million NIH funding to advance health research

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) has secured nearly $38 million in renewed funding from the National Institutes of Health for the next seven years - the fourth consecutive successful grant submission for the statewide research enterprise.

20 Mar 2023

Changes in screening practices explain the increase in gestational diabetes

Gestational diabetes has been reported to be on the rise, but a new study from British Columbia found that changes in screening practices explain much of the increase.

20 Mar 2023

UK Government names two leaders to spearhead new Dementia Mission

The UK Government has named two leaders in dementia research to spearhead the ambitious national Mission to tackle dementia, which was launched in memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor.

20 Mar 2023

Challenges in addressing the oral health care needs of equity-deserving populations

In alignment with AADOCR's Diversity and Inclusion Statement, several symposia exploring the ongoing challenges in addressing the oral health care needs of equity-deserving populations were featured at the 52nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the AADOCR, held in conjunction with the 47th Annual Meeting of the CADR.

20 Mar 2023

Judge signals he could rule to halt sales of common abortion pill

During a four-hour hearing last week that could eliminate nationwide access to a common and widely used abortion pill, federal Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, of the Northern District of Texas, signaled his conservative Christian beliefs early and often.

20 Mar 2023

Mobile clinics really got rolling in the pandemic. A new law will help them cast a wider safety net.

Nearly 12 years ago, a nonprofit centered on substance abuse prevention in Lyon County, Nevada, broadened its services to dental care.

20 Mar 2023

Diabetes WA calls for greater recognition of diabetes impact on Aboriginal Communities

On National Close the Gap Day (Thursday 16 March), Diabetes WA is calling for greater recognition of the disproportionate impact of diabetes on Aboriginal Communities in Western Australia. Aboriginal West Australians are at far greater risk of diabetes and diabetes-related complications than any other community in the State.

20 Mar 2023

78% of alcohol-related injury deaths and 59% of hospitalizations among men

This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about alcohol use, assault, suicide and self-harm.

20 Mar 2023

Heavy workloads may discourage employees from taking breaks at work

Heavy workloads make employees feel a greater need for a break, but new research finds they may actually discourage employees from taking breaks at work despite causing high levels of stress, fatigue, and poor performance.

20 Mar 2023

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People conceived by IVF are not at increased risk of obstetric or perinatal complications, study finds

Global review reveals criminalization of abortion in almost all countries

MHRA to introduce a series of new measures for streamlining clinical trial approvals

Mental health care by video fills gaps in rural nursing homes

RSV causes 160,000 hospitalizations every year in the EU, according to new study

Study: Minimum unit pricing legislation associated with reductions in alcohol-specific deaths

Food FARMacia program associated with reduced food insecurity and obesity in children

Study: Patients overwhelmingly prefer to receive test results immediately from online medical portals

Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center launches new Gastroesophageal Reflux and Motility Program

Study examines link between discrimination and accelerated aging in African American cancer survivors

Coordinated efforts reduce colorectal cancer incidence and mortality rates in Kentucky

Indiana CTSI secures $38 million NIH funding to advance health research

Changes in screening practices explain the increase in gestational diabetes

UK Government names two leaders to spearhead new Dementia Mission

Challenges in addressing the oral health care needs of equity-deserving populations

Judge signals he could rule to halt sales of common abortion pill

Mobile clinics really got rolling in the pandemic. A new law will help them cast a wider safety net.

Diabetes WA calls for greater recognition of diabetes impact on Aboriginal Communities

78% of alcohol-related injury deaths and 59% of hospitalizations among men

Heavy workloads may discourage employees from taking breaks at work

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