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Living in historically redlined, gentrified areas tied to severe maternal morbidity
Women who resided in historically redlined communities in California that experienced displacement or gentrification were at greater risk for severe maternal morbidity compared with women living in advantaged neighborhoods, data show.
Osteoporosis treatment equally lowers hip fracture risk for both men and women
Osteoporosis treatment reduces the risk for hip fractures for older men just as well as it does for older women, according to a study published in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research.
Wildfire pollution linked to cardiopulmonary ED visits among vulnerable populations
Fine particulate matter from wildfires resulted in more cardiopulmonary ED visits among older adults, Native Americans and rural area residents, according to results published in American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine.
Case management linked to increase in primary care visits, decrease in hospitalizations
Social needs case management was associated with a 3% increase in primary care use and an 11% decrease in hospitalizations, a recent study in Annals of Internal Medicine found.
Biomechanical CT may identify patients at risk for reoperation, vertebral fracture
Published results showed biomechanical CT analysis may identify patients aged 50 years or older with primary spinal fusion and osteoporosis who had elevated risks for reoperation and vertebral fracture.
Reproductive health care barriers range from access to interpersonal challenges
From 2017 to 2021, barriers to reproductive health care increased, with the largest increases among women from historically disadvantaged populations, according to study data published in JAMA Network Open.
Higher long-term exposure to air pollution may raise risk for worse COVID-19 outcomes
High long-term exposure to particulate matter was associated with increased risk for mortality and ICU admission among patients hospitalized with COVID-19, researchers reported.
CRISPR editing can produce ‘life-altering’ changes in patient health, Nobel laureate says
The CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing system already is producing results that may fundamentally transform the treatment of certain diseases, according to one of the recipients of the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
Endocrine-disrupting pesticide exposure linked to increased testicular cancer risk
Prenatal proximity to certain commonly used pesticides appeared to increase testicular cancer risk later in life, according to study results.
Zika infection increases future risk for severe dengue
Prior Zika virus infection can significantly increase the risk for severe dengue, similar to a prior dengue infection, which may pose issues for vaccine development for both viruses, according to a study published in Science.