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All articles tagged: 12 weeks gestation of pregnancy (Z3A.12)

Evalytics 15 April at 05.09 PM

Some hospitals are changing their response when babies are born exposed to drugs

Kirsten Puccio faced child welfare reporting due to her methadone treatment in pregnancy. Mass General Brigham's new policy focuses on actual harm, not just substance exposure. Initiatives like M.I.R.A.C.L.E. Mamas support mothers in recovery amidst changing testing and reporting practices.

Evalytics 15 April at 05.02 PM

US measles cases are up in 2024. What’s driving the increase?

The article discusses a measles outbreak in Chicago, with over 1,200 cases reported since November. Health officials are urging vaccination to contain the spread, particularly among children and pregnant women. The outbreak highlights the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent resurgence of preventable diseases.