CME: Combating the silent chlamydia epidemic
Early diagnosis and treatment could drastically reduce the high medical, psychosocial, and economic costs of chlaymydial infections. So why are screening rates so low--especially in disproportionately affected younger women--and what can we do about it?
Link between prenatal air pollution and reduced lung function in offspring reported
July 25th 2024Higher prenatal exposure to PM2.5 pollution is associated with reduced lung volume and airflow limitation in children, highlighting the critical impact of air pollution on in utero lung development.
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Cut costs observed from out-of-home care in children with prenatal substance exposure
July 24th 2024A recent study reveals that while children exposed to maternal substance use face higher hospital costs up to age 20 years, out-of-home care significantly mitigates this financial burden.
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Global progress in neonatal tetanus elimination from 2000 to 2022
July 18th 2024Incorporating maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination strategies into national immunization activities is crucial for sustaining elimination and reducing neonatal mortality worldwide, as highlighted by the latest CDC report.
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PreTRM test shows efficacy in reducing severe neonatal morbidity and mortality
July 18th 2024The PreTRM test, a blood-based biomarker test for predicting preterm birth risk, has demonstrated significant efficacy in lowering severe neonatal morbidity and mortality, as reported by Sera Prognostics Inc.
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