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1. Global preterm births have remained stable from 2010 to 2020 (13.4 million vs. 13.8 million). 2. A large proportion of preterm births occur at less than 32 weeks of gestation. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Preterm birth is a leading cause of neonatal mortality, accounting for one-tenth of all live births in
1. In surveyed sample, parental hesitancy towards routine vaccination during the pandemic was not different from prepandemic levels. 2. Parents were more likely to be unsure about trusting vaccine information in the pandemic period than prepandemic. Evidence rating: 2 (Good) Study Rundown: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted access to routine care, including routine childhood vaccination. Vaccine
1. In this cross-sectional study, a strong positive correlation existed between a child’s glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and their depression and anxiety scores. 2. However, the association between a diabetic child’s HbA1c level and their anxiety and depression is fully mediated by parental anxiety. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is a
1. Nearly all participating caregivers listed the following as important influences on their decision to vaccinate their child against COVID-19: potential positive and negative effects from the vaccine, its impact on pre-existing medical conditions, and the availability of reliable information. 2. Caregivers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination perceive the vaccine to be ineffective and to have
1. In this cohort study, patients with Medicaid insurance coverage had higher rates of infant mortality compared to those with private insurance. Evidence rating level: 2 (Good) The infant mortality rate (IMR) in the United States is one of the highest among developed countries. Researchers aimed to determine whether access to private health insurance compared