The authors reviewed nine clinical preventive services for maternal cardiovascular health and found sufficient evidence to call for updated clinical guidelines in two areas — better management of chronic hypertension and stronger postpartum blood pressure monitoring.

CT scans have long been considered the gold standard for diagnosing internal abdominal injuries, but they carry risks.

The award recognizes individuals who demonstrate “outstanding promise” in physiological sciences research.

The findings suggest the gut microbiota — microorganisms that live in the intestines — could be a therapeutic target to prevent hospital-acquired lung infections.

Evidence further suggests untreated sleep apnea is strongly linked to worse mental, cognitive and physical health for former athletes.

This minimally invasive and cost-effective alternative to tissue biopsy offers “an accessible tool for tailoring treatment strategies in breast cancer,” researchers reported April 22 in the journal Science Translational Medicine.

Roughly 8 in 10 parents surveyed across the state said they are concerned about communicable diseases like measles if others are not immunized and agreed that immunizations are important to protect their children from serious infections.