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Monday, June 09, 2025

U.S. infant mortality increased 7 percent in months following Dobbs, researchers find

U.S. babies died at a higher rate in the months following the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision, and infant mortality was highest among those born with chromosomal or genetic abnormalities, new research has found. The findings mirror previous research analyzing the experience in Texas after a ban on abortions in early pregnancy and illuminate the consequences of restricting access to abortion care, said researchers who conducted the national analysis.

Scan based on lizard saliva detects rare tumor

A new PET scan reliably detects benign tumors in the pancreas, according to new research. Current scans often fail to detect these insulinomas, even though they cause symptoms due to low blood sugar levels. Once the tumor is found, surgery is possible.

AI could transform how hospitals produce quality reports

Researchers find advanced AI could lead to easier, faster and more efficient hospital quality reporting.

More kids than ever need special education, but burnout has caused a teacher shortage

Sitting at a table in a classroom, a teacher instructs a student.

A growing number of students in public schools – right now, about 15% of them ^[1] – are eligible for special education services. These services include specially designed instruction for students with autism, learning or physical disabilities, or traumatic brain injuries. But going into the current school year, more than half of U.S. public schools anticipate being short-staffed in special education ^[2]. Dr. Kimber Wilkerson ^[3],...

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