Labor and delivery outcomes by delivery method in term deliveries in occiput posterior position: a population-based retrospective cohort study.

Background: Occiput posterior is the most common malposition in labor. Deliveries in occiput posterior position have been shown to have higher rates of adverse short-term maternal and neonatal outcomes compared with deliveries in occiput anterior position. There are no guidelines providing recommendations nor summarizing risks of adverse outcomes by delivery method to inform the decision-making process in occiput posterior delivery management.

Wearable Biosensors in the Workplace: Perceptions and Perspectives.

Objectives: Wearable body and brain sensors are permeating the consumer market and are increasingly being considered for workplace applications with the goal of promoting safety, productivity, health, and wellness. However, the monitoring of physiologic signals in real-time prompts concerns about benefit and risk, ownership of such digital data, data transfer privacy, and the discovery and disclosure of signals of possible health significance. Here we explore the perceptions and perspectives of employers and employees about key ethical considerations regarding the potential use of sensors in the workplace.

Neuroethical and Societal Challenges of 21st Century Epidemics.

Neurologic and neuropsychiatric manifestations of COVID-19 are affecting a growing number of people worldwide. We provide a brief overview of these manifestations, contrasting them with those of other 21st century viral epidemics, as well as mitigation strategies, and societal and moral considerations related to the pandemic. We highlight unique concerns relating to COVID-19 given the scale of infection, mental health challenges faced by health care providers and the general public, and the unprecedented social consequences, including benefits and possible harms associated with continuous connectedness using modern digital communication.

Readiness for First-In-Human Neuromodulatory Interventions.

Background: Novel neurointerventions present innovative therapeutic approaches to a range of treatment-refractory disorders. We sought to characterize factors that inform and define translational readiness for first-in-human (FIH) neuromodulatory trials.

Methods: We used a two-part methodology involving a scoping review of the biomedical literature on the readiness of FIH trials for both neurological and non-neurological applications, and semi-structured interviews with stakeholders about decision-making for neuromodulation using magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound as a case example.

Privacy Challenges to the Democratization of Brain Data.

Wearable devices that record brain signals may present privacy concerns for consumers. Industry leaders discussed four such concerns with us that pertain to data collection and management, user autonomy and information transparency, exceptionalism of brain data, and regulatory systems.

Owning Ethical Innovation: Claims about Commercial Wearable Brain Technologies.

The wearable neurotechnology market targets consumers with promises of cognitive benefit and personal wellness. Scientific evidence is essential to substantiate claims about utility, safety, and efficacy and for informed choice and public trust.