This article aligns with Goal 3: Good Health and Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by highlighting the importance of postsecondary education (PSE) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which can enhance their educational and vocational opportunities, leading to improved health and well-being. By examining the benefits of PSE options and the supportive legislative frameworks, the article advocates for equitable access to education, helping to reduce disparities and promote inclusivity in higher education and beyond. Additionally, it emphasizes the positive impact of college experiences on personal development and community integration for individuals with disabilities.
What methods people use and/or have heard of others using for self-managed abortion (SMA) prior to coming to a health facility for abortion care. 4.2% respondends had attempted SMA, and 25% had heard of others attempting SMA. The most frequently attempted methods for self-management were taking herbs and/or vitamins (31% each) or hitting oneself/being hit (22.5%).

This content aligns with Goal 3: Good Health by highlighting the significant impact of sleep disorders on the physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being of children with autistic spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families, emphasizing the importance of effective interventions such as parent-directed behavioral strategies and the careful use of melatonin. By advocating for a collaborative approach to treatment planning that involves parents and children, the content promotes a patient-centered model of care that can lead to better health outcomes. Additionally, it supports Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities by addressing the specific needs of children with ASDs and their families, ensuring that they have access to appropriate and evidence-based interventions that can improve their quality of life and reduce disparities in healthcare access and treatment effectiveness.

The authors in this voices piece contributed to genetic research on non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) on an Asian cohort, as both pregnant women and non-European populations are under-represented in genomics datasets.
A study of maternal genetics, milk composition and the infant faecal microbiome. The results show how an improved understanding of the genetics and genomics of human milk connects lactation biology with maternal and infant health.
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The Lancet Regional Health - Europe, Volume 45, October 2024

Pre-conception vaccination, particularly with mRNA vaccines, is associated with significant reductions in adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Analysis of the research used as a basis for clinical guideline development underscores the insufficient consideration of sex and gender in the primary evidence base informing the 2019 ESC guideline recommendations for chronic coronary syndromes. The underrepresentation of women in cardiovascular research and guideline development poses challenges for accurately discerning possible sex- and gender-specific effects and tailoring recommendations to diverse patient needs. Addressing these gaps requires explicitly integrating sex and gender considerations into study designs and guideline creation processes and promoting inclusivity to optimize clinical care provision and improve outcomes for all individuals affected by ischemic heart diseases.
The chief implication of this study for public policy is to support recommendations towards high-priority vaccination against COVID-19 in pregnant women to avoid high risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes from COVID-19 especially in the 3rd trimester.
The main public health implication of all the available evidence is that COVID-19 vaccination is to be recommended to all women of reproductive age, especially those intending to become pregnant within a year.
The number of women referred to a clinic with pregnancy-associated cancer will increase as NIPT providers will be able to better recognize malignant-suspicious NIPT from foetal aneuploidy screening. Reporting malignancy suspicious-NIPT results may be a step forward in detecting cancers and could enable an earlier diagnosis and start of cancer therapy, especially for haematological malignancies and advanced solid tumours.

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