A pioneering research program aiming to optimise steroid use in pregnancy, and minimise potential side effects of excess steroid exposure
Landmark study optimises steroid use in pregnancy
Burnout and scope of practice in new family physicians
Among physicians, family physicians report some of the highest levels of burnout. According to a new study, however, early career
Much international consensus regarding employment in autism
(HealthDay)—There is international consensus as to the importance of work experience and vocational training for helping individuals with autism spectrum
Untangling brain neuron dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies
A decay of brain function is a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies, or DLB. Specifically, cognitive
Judge orders cancer warning for coffee sold in California
A Los Angeles judge has held up a ruling ordering Starbucks and other roasters to carry a cancer warning label
Are health regulations enough? Lung disease on the rise in mine workers
While on-the-job fatalities due to injuries and accidents have steadily decreased in nearly every industry in the U.S., the burden
Low neighborhood walkability increases risk of asthma in kids
(HealthDay)—Children living in neighborhoods with low walkability are at increased risk of asthma, according to a study published online April
Folic acid in pregnancy: MTHFR gene explains why benefits may differ
It’s generally recommended that all women should take folic acid, both while they’re trying to get pregnant and during the
Traffic-related pollution linked to risk of asthma in children
Twenty-five million Americans suffer from asthma, a chronic lung disease that has been on the rise since the 1980s. While
Professor’s algorithm can predict aggressive behavior in autistic children
For some families, having a child with autism who behaves aggressively to themselves or others can mean self-imposed confinement. Unpredictable