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A primer on prenatal screening

A pregnant woman and her health care team use several methods of prenatal screening tests to get a better idea of the health of the developing fetus and to provide information about potential genetic abnormalities. These screening tests provide valuable information to...

The dangers of distracted driving

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that distracted driving was responsible for 3,142 fatalities in 2020 alone. Activities that divert a driver’s attention from the road, such as texting, talking on a phone, eating, or drinking while...

It’s time to stop avoidable brain injuries

National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month in March provides an opportunity to discuss this important and evolving area of medicine. In the past, coaches told athletes to shake off a blow to the head. Football coaches would call it a bellringing, and boxers would...