A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women who are either overweight or underweight during pregnancy had a greater chance of falling ill during pregnancy. The study of three-quarters of a million women from Washington state concluded that the risks were relatively low, with just 25 more cases per 1,000 women of abnormal weight in comparison to mothers with healthy BMIs.
Blood type determines susceptibility to air pollution
People with blood types A, B or AB have been found to be more likely to suffer cardiac arrest or chest pains in environments with high levels of air pollution. The study involved reviewing 14 years of patient data from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute in Utah, US. The study was presented this month at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
Trackable smart tablets approved
In the US, the FDA has approved tablets for treating schizophrenia that contain an ingestible sensor that is able to record that the medication has been taken. The patient wears a patch on their arm, which transmits the information to their smartphone. This information can then be shared with the patient’s doctor based on their consent. Experts hope that this development will eventually lead to higher medication
compliance.
