Scabies, caused by the human itch mite (Sarcoptes scabiei var. hominis), leads to intense itching and a skin rash. The highly contagious parasitic infestation is the result of the tiny mites burrowing into the skin and laying eggs.1 Long assumed to be a disease affecting those living in squalor, scabies is on the rise worldwide,… Read More »
Thousands of healthcare workers have waged strikes this summer to demand better staffing levels as the pandemic brought greater attention to what happens when a nurse must take care of more patients than they can reasonably handle. In New York, a report from the attorney general that found nursing homes with low staffing ratings had… Read More »
Prevalence of Depression or Anxiety During Antepartum Hospitalizations for Obstetric Complications. Toscano M, et al. Obstet Gynecol, May 2021; 137: 881-891 One in three women hospitalized during pregnancy for obstetric complications report clinical levels of depression or anxiety symptoms. Maternal psychological stress during pregnancy and risk of congenital heart disease in offspring: A systematic review… Read More »
The effect of antenatal depression and antidepressant treatment on placental tissue: a protein-validated gene expression study. Edvinsson Å, Hellgren C, Kunovac Kallak T, Åkerud H, Skalkidou A, Stener-Victorin E, Fornes R, Spigset O, Lager S, Olivier J, Sundström-Poromaa I. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth. 2019 Dec 5;19(1):479. Free article. This study compared placental gene and protein expression… Read More »
Probiotics as a treatment for prenatal maternal anxiety and depression: a double-blind randomized pilot trial. Browne PD, Bolte AC, Besseling-van der Vaart I, Claassen E, de Weerth C. Sci Rep. 2021 Feb 4;11(1):3051. Free article. This study did not reveal differences between the groups for improving maternal mood. Validation of the 7-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder… Read More »
2020 has been (and continues to be) incredibly tough for all kinds of reasons, but it will go down as a great year for music, if nothing else. Among the many contenders for album of the year is Set My Heart on Fire Immediately, the lush, inviting fifth studio offering by Perfume Genius, a.k.a. Michael… Read More »