Tag Archives: Exposure

CDC Monitors Potential Monkeypox Exposure in U.S.

July 23, 2021 As public health officials keep track of the contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 across the U.S., the CDC is also watching for a potential outbreak of another virus — monkeypox. More than 200 people in 27 states are being monitored for possible exposure after they had contact with an American who contracted… Read More: CDC Monitors Potential Monkeypox Exposure in U.S. »

Depression During Pregnancy Affect Infant’s Brain Anatomy, But No Change with Prenatal Exposure to SSRIs

When a woman comes in for a consultation regarding the use of medications during pregnancy, we spend most of our time reviewing the potential risks of exposure to medications during pregnancy.  However, we must also include a discussion of the effects of untreated psychiatric illness in the mother on the developing child, for there is… Read More: Depression During Pregnancy Affect Infant’s Brain Anatomy, But No Change… »