Erin Blakemore

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Historic redlining linked to worse cardiovascular health for veterans

Patients living in formerly redlined neighborhoods were likelier to be diagnosed with chronic kidney disease, heart failure, diabetes and COPD.

Millions suffer preventable pain because of morphine disparity, WHO says

“Millions of people continue to suffer preventable pain” because of pain relief disparities, officials say.

‘Bespoke Bodies’ exhibition explores the evolution of prosthetics

“Bespoke Bodies” tracks World War I’s legacy in the story of prosthetics, and the later development of the field, through nearly 50 devices worldwide.

AI could predict pancreatic cancer early in some cases, study shows

In the analysis, an artificial intelligence tool successfully pinpointed people at elevated risk for pancreatic cancer by looking back at their medical records.

AI could predict pancreatic cancer early in some cases, study shows

In the analysis, an artificial intelligence tool successfully pinpointed people at elevated risk for pancreatic cancer by looking back at their medical records.

Experts recommend exams of siblings of suspected child abuse victims

Physicians should examine these children’s skin, ears, throat, genitalia and growth, the statement says, and children under age 2 should also have their bones examined for potential fractures or other injuries.

Native American women face heart risks while pregnant, group says

The majority of Native American and Alaska Native women already have heart problems when they become pregnant, the researchers write.

Military members half as likely as civilians to receive HPV vaccine

Active-duty military and veterans are twice as likely as civilians to develop cancers associated with human papillomavirus, or HPV.

Dengue too high in Puerto Rico, other U.S. territories, CDC says

Dengue, a virus transmitted by infected mosquitos, can lead to symptoms ranging from mild fever to shock or death.

Progress on reducing infant and maternal deaths has stalled, WHO warns

A combined 4.5 million deaths occurred among mothers and infants worldwide in 2020, the agency reports.