A recent study conducted in January has unveiled a shocking revelation: mortality rates for pregnant women and new mothers have worsened during the pandemic, and a new study has focused on one specific cause—overdoses. Researchers with the National Institute on Drug Abuse have delved into the data, reviewing over 17,000 deaths between 2018 and 2021. …
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended a new RSV vaccine for pregnant women to protect infants from this common respiratory virus. RSV is a pediatric respiratory infection that affects children under 5, with around 200 deaths annually. The scarcity of the preventative shot has left many infants at heightened risk of …
Every fall, the arrival of chilly air and red leaves signals the beginning of preparations in pediatric ICUs for the annual RSV virus onslaught. While flu and COVID may dominate the headlines, it is RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, that remains the leading cause of hospitalization for babies year after year. Inflicting inflammation on their …
Pregnancy is a time of excitement and anticipation for expectant parents, but it can also come with serious health risks. Complications such as preeclampsia and preterm birth can endanger the well-being of both the parent and the unborn child. Currently, doctors rely on limited measures to determine the risk of these complications, but advancements in …
During a recent meeting of Democrats in rural southwestern Iowa, a man posed an interesting question to the speaker of the evening, Rob Sand. He asked about three noncontroversial issues that Democrats should be discussing. Sand, Iowa’s state auditor, responded by mentioning new state laws regarding democracy and education, as well as their support for …
Kourtney Kardashian, the renowned 44-year-old TV personality, shared some exciting news with her husband, Travis Barker, the talented drummer of Blink-182. In a most public and creative manner, she revealed her pregnancy during one of his band’s concerts at Los Angeles’ BMO Stadium. Kardashian captured the moment on video and shared it on her Instagram, …
As expectant mothers, we’re often told to avoid certain things during pregnancy, such as cat litter, deli meats, and hot tubs, to name a few. However, there’s another virus that doctors don’t often talk about: cytomegalovirus, or CMV. CMV is the leading infectious cause of birth defects in the United States, but few pregnant women …
In light of the recent controversy surrounding abortion laws, Republicans have proposed a compromise that is reminiscent of European countries’ approach to abortion, which permits it only in the first trimester and limits it thereafter, with certain exceptions. North Carolina became the first state to pass such a law over the governor’s veto, allowing abortion …