CIENCIASMEDICASNEWS: Health News and Opportunities

miércoles, 5 de agosto de 2020

The Impact of the Pandemic on Pregnancy: A Research Response:HHS is committed to strengthening maternal health and ending health disparities through research efforts that address life-threatening pregnancy complications.
Infant Mortality in the United States, 2018: Data from the Period Linked Birth/Infant Death File This report presents 2018 infant mortality statistics by age at death, maternal race and Hispanic origin, maternal age, gestational age, leading causes of death, and maternal state of residence. Trends in infant mortality are also examined.
Potential Impacts of Delaying "Non-Essential" Reproductive Health Care Kaiser Family Foundation Brief.
State Teen Birth Rates by Race and Hispanic Origin: United States, 2017-2018 This report presents changes in state-specific birth rates for teenagers between 2017 and 2018 by race and Hispanic origin of mother.

FDA’s Updated FAQs on COVID-19 :The U.S. Food & Drug Administration updated their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the general public. Also in Spanish.
HHS Issues Guidance on Civil Rights Protections Against Discrimination During COVID-19: HHS is issuing guidance to ensure that recipients of federal financial assistance understand that they must comply with applicable federal civil rights laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, and national origin in HHS-funded programs during COVID-19.
FCC Designates 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted rules to establish 988 as the new, nationwide, 3-digit phone number for Americans in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors.
Scientific Report of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee released its scientific report that advises federal agencies on the development of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The agencies are taking public comment on the more than 800-page report until Aug. 13, 2020.