A 53% increased risk of dying in the hospital during childbirth was found among Black women compared to white women, even after adjusting for insurance type and income. The study analyzed over 9 million deliveries between 2007 and 2018 and suggests that cultural appropriate care training is essential.
A recent study found that despite no decrease in opioid prescriptions, the doses prescribed are lower for senior patients after surgery. The study analyzed over 278,000 patients and showed an increase in non-opioid prescriptions, with most patients still receiving opioid prescriptions.
A research team at UNIST has developed a perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell with a special textured anti-reflective coating, increasing its power conversion efficiency to 23.50%. The device maintains its initial efficiency for 120 hours, outperforming existing devices which drop to 50% after 20 hours.
A University of Cincinnati study explores how anti-immigration policies affect Latinx mental health, finding increased depression, anxiety, and behavioral difficulties among affected communities. The research also identifies coping mechanisms that help individuals overcome these challenges.
Opioid abuse declined nationwide during the pandemic, yet remained higher among non-heterosexuals compared to heterosexuals. The analysis suggests a need for tailored approaches to reduce abuse in vulnerable populations.
A retrospective study found that regular statin use was associated with reduced risk of death and improved outcomes in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Statin users had a 37% lower risk of dying from COVID-19 than those who didn't use statins.
A team of physicists and chemists has successfully formed a charged rare earth molecule on a metal surface and rotated it using scanning tunneling microscopy. The researchers achieved 100% directional control over the rotation of the complexes, opening new possibilities for research in quantum computing and consumer electronics.
A quality improvement study at Stony Brook Medicine found that adapting an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program allowed patients to receive same-day hip and knee replacement surgeries during the COVID-19 pandemic. The new protocol resulted in shorter hospital stays, no readmissions, and high success rates, leading to permanen...