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‘Financial ruin is baked into the system’: Readers on the costs of long-term care

Thousands of readers reacted to the articles in the "Dying Broke" series about the financial burden of long-term care in the United States.

15 Dec 2023

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

Three years after more than 3,600 health workers died of covid-19, occupational safety experts warn that those on the front lines may once again be at risk if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention takes its committee's advice on infection control guidelines in health care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes, and jails.

14 Dec 2023

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Study reveals that persistent COVID-19 symptoms and severe infections significantly impact the economic conditions of US families, with low-income households being more vulnerable to financial hardships.

13 Dec 2023

Deep learning reveals hidden patterns in adolescent mental health

The personal yet global struggle with mental health may be more visible now than ever before. Yet many people still find it difficult to access the support they need. In Japan, suicide is sadly the leading cause of death for young people.

13 Dec 2023

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

A modified work-life balance (WLB) concept for older adults aged ≥ 55 years.

11 Dec 2023

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

O'laysha Davis was a few weeks shy of her due date when in mid-August she decided it was time to switch doctors.

8 Dec 2023

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

In a new study conducted at the University of Bergen the researchers found a bidirectional relationship between C-section and the time it takes for a couple to conceive.

7 Dec 2023

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

UC San Diego Health is recognized as a 2023-2024 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care, which is the highest award a hospital can earn by U.S. News & World Report for obstetric and infant care.

5 Dec 2023

The past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Dr. Klaus Lun and Chris Mason about the past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory and especially the impact this could have on next-generation sequencing and genomics.

From Tecan 5 Dec 2023

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

The clinical significance of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus; GBS) deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in the placenta.

4 Dec 2023

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

The effect of initial skin-to-skin contact (SSC) at delivery on the quality of mother-infant interactions.

4 Dec 2023

Desperate families search for affordable home care

It's a good day when Frank Lee, a retired chef, can slip out to the hardware store, fairly confident that his wife, Robin, is in the hands of reliable help. He spends nearly every hour of every day anxiously overseeing her care at their home on the Isle of Palms, a barrier island near Charleston, South Carolina.

4 Dec 2023

Flexible parental leave policies key for immigrant integration: Study

Mothers who took parental leave part-time or for shorter periods were more likely to engage in income-generating activities or pursue education.

1 Dec 2023

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

Fox News officially titled it "The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate." But the faceoff quickly turned into a full-out political brawl between Gavin Newsom, California's Democratic governor who isn't running for president; and Ron DeSantis, the Florida Republican governor who is, and is not gaining ground against former President Donald Trump in voter polls.

1 Dec 2023

Labor News and Research

‘Financial ruin is baked into the system’: Readers on the costs of long-term care

Rift over when to use N95s puts health workers at risk again

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Deep learning reveals hidden patterns in adolescent mental health

Balancing act: Less work, more social life key to happiness for seniors, study shows

Being Black and pregnant in the deep South can be a dangerous combination

Study uncovers bi-directional relationship between C-sections and conception

UC San Diego Health recognized as top maternity hospital

The past, present and future of automation and digitalization in the life sciences laboratory

Study links placental Group B Streptococcus to higher neonatal unit admissions in newborns

Does immediate parent-infant skin-to-skin contact improve interaction in very preterm babies at 4 months?

Desperate families search for affordable home care

Flexible parental leave policies key for immigrant integration: Study

Explosive Desantis-Newsom debate reflects nation’s culture wars

An Arm and a Leg: To get health insurance, this couple made a movie

COVID-19 in pregnancy tied to higher preterm birth risk; early vaccine adoption shows protective effect

Backlash to affirmative action hits pioneering maternal health program for Black women

Extra fees drive assisted living profits

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Most states ban shackling pregnant women in custody, yet many report being restrained

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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