Category: Public Health

Doctors Debate Use of Blood Thinners to Prevent Clots in Women After C-Sections

One group of maternal health experts in 2016 urged doctors to give all women heparin shots after C-sections, barring specific medical risks for individual patients. But many physicians disagree, questioning whether wide use of the drug is effective, worth the cost and safe, since it carries the risk of bleeding.

Lingering symptoms go away after getting vaccinated, some COVID-19 long-haulers say

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How do we operationalize equity? Dr. Alisahah Cole talks CommonSpirit’s COVID-19 vaccine strategy

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The state of COVID-19 in the US today: 6 stats & why they matter

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COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, state by state: March 16

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How Covid Has Changed Our Movement, as Revealed by Your Cellphone

Californians are venturing out to shop, dine and work far more now than a year ago, when state officials issued the first sweeping stay-at-home order. But we’re still sticking to home way more than before the pandemic, according to mobile phone tracking data.

For Spring Season, Young Athletes Get Back in the Game Despite Covid Risk

With schools opening up classrooms, millions of young athletes are also getting out on fields and courts. But pandemic precautions and delays are spurring conflicts among parents, coaches and doctors.

‘Painless’ Glucose Monitors Pushed Despite Little Evidence They Help Most Diabetes Patients

The numbers of people wearing these monitors are soaring as prices have fallen and device-makers promote them to doctors and patients. But few studies show the devices lead to better outcomes for the nearly 25 million Americans with Type 2 diabetes who don’t inject insulin to regulate their blood sugar.

52% of COVID-19 survivors report signs of depression

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15 recent findings from COVID-19-related studies

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