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Mortality among surgeons in the United States

JAMA Network
Peer-Reviewed Publication

About The Study: Although nonsurgeon physicians have lower mortality rates than other highly educated professionals, this mortality benefit does not extend to surgeons. Because surgeons and nonsurgeon physicians have similar levels of health care knowledge and resources, higher mortality rates among surgeons might reflect differences related to work environment, professional demands, and lifestyle. The results of this study indicate that several causes of death (e.g., motor vehicle collisions), disproportionately affect surgeons, aligning with evidence that hazardous driving events associated with extended work hours are especially pronounced among surgeons.

Journal: JAMA Surgery

Hardly any social skills in educational programs for young children

Technical University of Munich (TUM)
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Early childhood education programs neglect social skills that are important for living and working together. This is shown by a study involving the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the University of Luxembourg, which examined educational policy guidelines in more than 50 countries worldwide. The importance of children's socio-economic circumstances for educational success also plays only a subordinate role in the programs.

Journal: PLOS One

Prevalence and related factors of antenatal depression in 11 provinces and cities of China: a 100,000 population-based study

Science China Press
Peer-Reviewed Publication

This study addresses the critical gap in epidemiological data on antenatal depression in China, a condition that profoundly impacts maternal and infant health. Conducted as a cross-sectional survey from December 2019 to March 2023, the research enrolled 100,200 pregnant women across 27 hospitals in 11 provinces, municipalities, and autonomous areas. Late-pregnancy depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). This survey reveals that the overall prevalence of possible depression (EPDS >9) was 25.8%, and probable depression (EPDS >12) was 11.4%, with significant regional variation (highest in North China, lowest in East China). Young maternal age, low education levels, low family income, unemployment, living alone, unmarried/divorced status, unintended pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, insufficient social support, tobacco/alcohol use, and poor sleep quality were identified as risk factors for antenatal depression. Notably, family support, particularly from partners, emerges as a pivotal intervention target for reducing antenatal depression risk.

Journal: Science Bulletin

Debunking a life-threatening myth: "Tongue swallowing prevention" maneuvers delay CPR and might contribute to brain injury or death for collapsed athletes

Elsevier
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Despite widespread public health efforts, the dangerous myth of "prevention of tongue swallowing" continues to persist during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). New research in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, exposes the mainstream and social media’s detrimental role in perpetuating this misconception, which often leads to critical delays in proper CPR for collapsed athletes.

Journal: Canadian Journal of Cardiology

Positive ethnic identity fosters STEM career aspirations

University of California - Riverside
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A study by UC Riverside psychology scholors and co-authors find that when Black and Latino youth aspire toward careers in science and technology, their confidence in exploring career possibilities and how they think society views their ethnic-racial group can play a crucial role in whether their dreams take root.

Journal: Journal for STEM Education Research

University of Miami gets a new provost

University of Miami
Business Announcement

Joel Hassman Samuels, an Ivy League-educated scholar and legal eagle who has more than 20 years of experience in higher education and who reshaped the research program of the largest college at one of the nation’s most comprehensive public universities, substantially increasing federal grant dollars, is the new executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Miami.

ASHG announces 2025 Professional Award Recipients

American Society of Human Genetics
Grant and Award Announcement

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) congratulates the recipients of the ASHG 2025 Professional Awards, honoring outstanding scientific achievements in genetics and genomics education, mentoring and application of research for the common good. This year, seven recipients are recognized.

Meeting: American Society of Human Genetics 2025 Annual Meeting

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