TVU during cervical screening detects 81.6% of ovarian cancers at stage I in large cohort
Can a routine ultrasound during cervical screening catch ovarian cancer early?
An observational screening study of 483,269 women undergoing cervical cancer screening found that transvaginal ultrasound performed concurre…
A routine ultrasound during cervical checks found 80% of ovarian cancers at the most curable stage in a massive Japanese screening program.
Global maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination progress shows 90% case reduction from 2000 to 2018
How much progress have we made against tetanus in mothers and newborns?
An observational report tracking worldwide progress from 2000 to 2018 found 45 countries achieved maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination,…
Between 2000 and 2018, 45 countries eliminated tetanus in mothers and newborns, with cases dropping 90% and deaths falling 85%.
Influenza and pertussis cause substantial disease burden in pregnant women and unvaccinated infants
Influenza and pertussis pose significant health risks to pregnant women and young infants
A review of evidence from the United States describes the disease burden of influenza and pertussis among pregnant women and infants too you…
Flu and whooping cough cause serious sickness in pregnant women and infants too young for vaccines, making protection a top public health pr…
Influenza and Tdap vaccination coverage among pregnant women in the United States
Report examines flu and whooping cough vaccination rates in pregnant women
An observational report describes influenza and Tdap vaccination coverage among pregnant women in the United States.
A new report examines flu and whooping cough vaccination rates for pregnant women during the 2019-20 season, highlighting the need for more …
Observational study finds 16% COVID-19 vaccination coverage among pregnant people in U.S
How many pregnant people got COVID shots? Early data shows gaps
An observational study of pregnant people in eight U.S.
By May 2021, only 16% of pregnant people in the U.S. had received a COVID-19 vaccine, with coverage dropping to just 6% for Black people and…
Survey explores clinician COVID-19 vaccination practices for women of reproductive age
How do doctors talk to women about COVID vaccines? A new survey asks
A survey of U.S. clinicians who offer COVID-19 vaccines to women of reproductive age, including pregnant patients, was conducted.
A new survey asks U.S. doctors how they talk to pregnant women about COVID-19 vaccines and what guidance they offer.
Report examines influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage and hesitancy in pregnant women
How many pregnant women are getting their recommended vaccines?
An observational report from the United States describes influenza, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccination coverage and hesitancy among pregnant wom…
A new report examines how many pregnant people are getting flu, Tdap, and COVID-19 vaccines and explores reasons behind any hesitation.
Statistical report examines life expectancy at birth by sex in the United States population
U.S. life expectancy data by sex is available in a new statistical report
An observational statistical report analyzed life expectancy at birth by sex in the United States population.
U.S. life expectancy at birth for 2019-2021 is now available in a new report broken down by sex.
Observational study finds pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection more likely to need ICU care and ventilation
Does COVID-19 hit pregnant women harder? New data suggests it might
An observational study of pregnant and nonpregnant women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States found pregnant …
Pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 are more likely to require intensive care unit admission and mechanical ventilation than nonpregnant …
Case series finds no adverse reaction to tecovirimat in four pregnant persons with mpox
Is the mpox treatment safe for pregnant people? Early data shows no adverse reactions
A U.S. surveillance case series of mpox in cisgender women reported no adverse reaction to tecovirimat in four treated pregnant persons.
Early data on pregnant people treated for mpox shows no adverse reactions to the antiviral drug tecovirimat, offering a small but valuable p…
Sickle cell disease birth prevalence examined in newborns from high social vulnerability counties
Study examines sickle cell disease birth rates in areas with high social vulnerability
An observational report examined sickle cell disease birth prevalence among newborns born to mothers in counties with high social vulnerabil…
Sickle cell disease birth rates were studied in high-risk U.S. counties, focusing on social factors like poverty and transportation access.
Respiratory panel PCR identifies neonatal enterovirus cluster in San Diego case report
San Diego hospital identifies cluster of enterovirus infections in newborns
A descriptive case report from San Diego documented use of respiratory viral panel PCR testing in neonates, identifying a cluster of enterov…
A San Diego hospital used a specific respiratory virus test to identify a cluster of enterovirus infections in newborns.