Higher sodium intake linked to coronary, carotid atherosclerosis
Apr 07, 2023
The associations mainly were mediated by blood pressure and were abolished after adjustment for blood pressure.
Older adults with food insecurity face faster decline in executive function
Mar 28, 2023
No association was seen for changes in immediate or delayed memory.
Ultra-processed food intake linked to cancer burden, mortality
Feb 06, 2023
The risk for cancer, specifically ovarian cancer, increased with each 10% increment in UPF consumption.
Doubling of type 1 diabetes cases anticipated globally from 2021 to 2040
Sep 27, 2022
The highest burden of new cases is expected to be in low- and middle-income countries.
Hydrocortisone does not reduce 90-day mortality in septic shock
May 31, 2023
A small reduction in mortality was seen with use of hydrocortisone with fludrocortisone.
Multisystem abnormalities persist after COVID-19 hospitalization
May 31, 2022
Persisting evidence of cardio-renal involvement and hemostasis pathway activation was reported at 28 to 60 days after discharge.
U.S. nursing home deaths reach lowest levels since pandemic began
Apr 05, 2022
Nursing home residents continue to be more vulnerable both because of their age and underlying medical conditions.
Baricitinib reduces mortality in critically ill adults with COVID-19
Feb 18, 2022
A reduction in death was seen at 28 and 60 days for patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
Racial, ethnic disparities seen in mAb treatment for COVID-19
Jan 19, 2022
Monoclonal antibody treatment was used infrequently among all racial, ethnic groups; Hispanics received mAbs less often than non-Hispanics.
Staff shortages lead to limits, holds on admissions: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 06, 2021
Nearly three-quarters of the respondents to a Pennsylvania Health Care Association member survey last month said they’ve had to limit or put on hold admissions within the past six months.