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Remote work: An underestimated benefit for family caregivers

For Aida Beltré, working remotely during the pandemic came as a relief.

19 May 2023

Bouncing towards comfort: Birthing and peanut balls proven safe and effective for labor pain relief

Scientists evaluate the safety and efficacy of birthing balls and peanut balls as nonpharmacologic interventions during labor. Findings indicate that birthing balls reduce maternal pain, and peanut balls decrease the duration of the first stage of labor, suggesting their effectiveness and safety as adjuncts to labor management techniques.

18 May 2023

Curtailing California’s oil production will improve health but affect jobs

As society reckons with climate change, there's a growing call to keep fossil fuels right where they are, in the ground. But the impact of curtailing oil production will depend on the policies we implement to achieve this.

18 May 2023

An AI chatbot may be your next therapist. Will it actually help your mental health?

In the past few years, 10,000 to 20,000 apps have stampeded into the mental health space, offering to "disrupt" traditional therapy.

17 May 2023

Democratizing RNA sequencing: A breakthrough in cost and efficiency

CSEM has supported the Lausanne-based start-up Alithea Genomics in developing a technology capable of processing hundreds of ribonucleic acid (RNA) samples in a single tube, which translates to a significant reduction in reagents and manual effort in the overall workflow.

From CSEM 17 May 2023

Does birth setting impact birth outcome?

In the USA, the vast majority of mothers deliver in hospitals, with less than 2% giving birth in birth centers or at home. However, few systematic attempts have been made to understand how the latter trend impacts maternal health. A new research paper published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology uses available data to conclude that hospital births provide better perinatal outcomes in all cases, with increased benefits in high-risk pregnancies.

14 May 2023

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study.

13 May 2023

ER doctors vow to pursue case against envision even in bankruptcy

If Envision Healthcare files for bankruptcy, a group of emergency room doctors would seek permission to continue their federal lawsuit that claims the private equity-backed company is violating California's ban on corporate control of medical practices.

12 May 2023

Most nurses claim insufficient staffing as the leading cause of their well-being struggles

Cross Country Healthcare, Inc., a market-leading, tech-enabled workforce solutions platform and advisory firm, in collaboration with Florida Atlantic University, today announced the results of its annual survey of nursing professionals and students.

11 May 2023

New CRISPR genome-editing technology helps scientists to explore many cancer-linked mutations

Genomic studies of cancer patients have revealed thousands of mutations linked to tumor development.

11 May 2023

Cellular Origins partners with ScaleReady to simplify, standardise, and automate cell therapy manufacturing

Cellular Origins a TTP Company focused on enabling scalable, cost-effective, and efficient manufacture of cell and gene therapies (CGTs).

From Cellular Origins 11 May 2023

What are the potential consequences of unchecked AI proliferation?

Research paper discusses the potential threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to human health and well-being, including control and manipulation of people, dehumanizing lethal weapon capacity, and rendering human labor obsolete. It also highlights the need for effective regulation and calls for a moratorium on the development of self-improving AI.

11 May 2023

Regional chaos caused by ransomware attacks on hospitals: Study calls for coordinated response

Study examines the impact of a ransomware attack on a nearby healthcare organization on the emergency department (ED) patient volume and stroke care metrics of two urban academic EDs.

9 May 2023

California debates extending PTSD coverage to more first responders

A paramedic for about 30 years, Susan Farren knew all was not well with first responders: Eight of her colleagues had died by suicide. Others had grappled with substance abuse or gone through painful divorces.

9 May 2023

Health programs are at risk as debt ceiling cave-in looms

The partisan fight in Congress over how to raise the nation's debt ceiling to prevent a default has accelerated, as the U.S. Treasury predicted the borrowing limit could be reached as soon as June 1.

4 May 2023