Physiology
Science regarding functions in organisms or living systems
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| 2023 |
Maternal death
A study revealed that maternal deaths among Native American women were three-and-a-half times higher than white women, highlighting significant healthcare disparities in prenatal care.
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| 2023 |
Maternal death
A systematic review published by PCORI and AHRQ revealed that more than 60 percent of pregnancy-related deaths are considered preventable, highlighting significant opportunities for intervention in maternal healthcare.
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| 2022 |
Forensic science
Baseline year for job market projection for forensic science technicians in the United States
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| 2022 |
End-of-life care
A Cochrane review was conducted to assess the effectiveness of interpersonal communication interventions during end-of-life care, highlighting the growing focus on improving communication strategies in patient care.
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| 2021 | Ju et al. published a study addressing 40,000 years of modern human history, highlighting the complexity of skin pigmentation evolution in early human populations. |
| 2021 |
End-of-life care
A systematic review investigated end-of-life care experiences for people with severe mental illness, revealing significant disparities in care access and recommending improved communication and support between mental health and end-of-life care systems.
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| 2021 |
Stillbirth
Global stillbirth count decreased to 1.9 million, representing a 35% reduction from 2000, with most stillbirths concentrated in sub-Saharan Africa (47%) and South Asia (32%).
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| 2021 |
End-of-life care
National Palliative and End of Life Care Partnership published six ambitions for 2021–26, emphasizing fair access to end-of-life care and maximizing patient comfort and wellbeing.
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| 2021 |
Stillbirth
Worldwide stillbirth estimate of 1.9 million stillbirths after 28 weeks of pregnancy, representing approximately 1 stillbirth for every 72 births.
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| 2021 |
Maternal death
Maternal mortality rate dramatically increased to 32.9 deaths per 100,000 live births, with non-Hispanic Black women experiencing a rate of 69.9 deaths per 100,000 live births.
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| October 5 2021 |
Frankenstein
Universal Pictures Home Entertainment released Frankenstein on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray.
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| 2020 | Der Spiegel reported on skin color discrimination in Ghana, noting that lighter-skinned individuals earn more, and some pregnant women and parents use tablets and bleaching lotions to attempt to lighten their children's skin. |
| 2020 |
Maternal death
Maternal mortality rate in the United States increased to 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births.
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| 2020 |
Maternal death
Global maternal mortality rate increased to 223 deaths per 100,000 live births, highlighting the ongoing challenge of maternal health worldwide.
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| 2020 |
Maternal death
Maternal mortality rate was 23.8 deaths per 100,000 live births, before significant pandemic-related increases.
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| March 2020 |
Frankenstein
Robbie Thompson was hired as screenwriter for the Frankenstein reboot, with a plot about teenagers discovering a neighbor creating a monster in their basement. The project is a joint production between Universal Pictures and Atomic Monster.
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| 2019 |
Forensic science
NIST funds a meeting with dentists, lawyers, and researchers to address gaps in bite-mark analysis forensic technique.
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| 2019 |
Maternal death
Maternal mortality rate in the United States recorded at 20.1 deaths per 100,000 live births.
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| 2019 |
Maternal death
Senator Kamala Harris reintroduces the Maternal Care Access and Reducing Emergencies (CARE) Act to address maternal mortality disparities among women of color.
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| November 2019 |
Frankenstein
James Wan was announced as producer for a Frankenstein film series reboot, after the original shared universe concept was shelved following the box office failure of The Mummy.
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| August 2018 |
Frankenstein
Frankenstein was included in the Universal Classic Monsters: Complete 30-Film Collection Blu-ray and DVD box set.
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| 2017 |
Maternal death
Global maternal mortality rate recorded at 211 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, with 45% of postpartum deaths occurring within 24 hours.
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| September 2017 |
Frankenstein
Frankenstein received a Best Buy-exclusive SteelBook Blu-ray release with cover artwork by Alex Ross.
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| June 2017 |
Frankenstein
Producer Alex Kurtzman revealed Universal Studios was developing a new Frankenstein film as part of the 'Dark Universe' shared movie monster universe, with Javier Bardem cast as the titular character.
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| 2016 |
End-of-life care
UK Minister of Health signed a document declaring that people should have access to personalized care focusing on individual preferences, beliefs, and spiritual needs.
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| 2016 |
Frankenstein
Frankenstein received a Walmart-exclusive Blu-ray release with a glow-in-the-dark cover, and the Complete Legacy Collection was released on Blu-ray.
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| 2015 | Researchers analyzed DNA from 94 ancient skeletons aged 8,000 to 3,000 years old from Europe and Russia, discovering variations in skin pigmentation across different hunter-gatherer populations. |
| 2015 |
End-of-life care
UK ranked highest globally in an end-of-life care study by the Economist Intelligence Unit, due to comprehensive national policies, extensive palliative care integration, strong hospice movement, and community engagement.
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| 2015 |
End-of-life care
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines introduced religion and spirituality as factors for assessing palliative care needs.
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| 2015 |
Maternal death
Estimated 303,000 women died globally due to pregnancy or childbirth-related causes, with most deaths preventable through effective interventions.
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| 2015 |
Maternal death
Maternal mortality ratio decreased to 216 deaths per 100,000 live births, marking significant progress in maternal healthcare over 25 years.
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| 2014 | Analysis of Mesolithic (7,000 years old) hunter-gatherer DNA from La Braña, Spain revealed a version of skin pigmentation genes not corresponding with light skin color. |
| 2014 |
Maternal death
End of a period highlighting increased pregnancy-related mortality rates for non-Hispanic Black women in the United States.
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| 2013 | A survey revealed widespread use of skin-lightening products among women in Africa: 77% of Nigerian women, 52% of Senegalese women, and 25% of Malian women were using skin-whitening products. |
| September 2013 |
Frankenstein
Frankenstein received a standalone Blu-ray release and was included in a six-film Universal Classic Monsters Collection Blu-ray set.
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| 2012 |
Frankenstein
Tim Burton remakes Frankenweenie as a full-length animated film.
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| 2012 |
Frankenstein
Frankenstein was released on Blu-ray as part of the Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection box set, which included nine films from the series.
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| 2010 | A survey found that four out of ten women in Hong Kong, Malaysia, the Philippines, and South Korea were using skin-whitening creams, highlighting the significant market for skin lightening products in East Asia. |
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