Maternal Health
Inaugural Jack Sarver Prizes Awarded to St. Louis and Dallas Researchers for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Studies
Two scientists from Washington University and UT Southwestern received the first Jack Sarver Prizes for research addressing maternal mortality in Nigeria through aspirin prophylaxis and identifying genetic mechanisms linking liver disease to atherosclerosis.
OHSU Receives $6.7M NIH Grant to Study Cannabis Effects in HIV-Positive Pregnant Women
Oregon Health and Science University researchers secured substantial federal funding to investigate marijuana's impact on HIV-positive pregnant women, addressing critical gaps in medical cannabis research and maternal health.
UCSF Researcher Receives Prestigious Award for Study on Postpartum Cardiovascular Care Disparities
Dr. Megan McLaughlin's award-winning research reveals significant gaps in postpartum cardiovascular care for women with pregnancy-related hypertension, highlighting critical opportunities to improve long-term heart health in high-risk populations.
Nonprofit Launches 5th Annual Campaign to Spotlight Pregnancy and Postpartum Psychosis
Cherished Mom's Pregnancy & Postpartum Psychosis Awareness Day aims to raise critical understanding about a severe maternal mental health condition that affects 1-2 out of every 1,000 deliveries, highlighting potential risks and the importance of early intervention.