Antibiotics not helpful for cough due to lower respiratory tract infection
Apr 25, 2024
Despite patient beliefs, no effect was seen on the severity or duration of the cough.
Disparities seen in stroke incidence for Indigenous, non-Indigenous people
Feb 14, 2024
In countries with a very high Human Development Index, disparities are seen, although they vary.
Motor vehicle crashes increased in year after incident migraine among seniors
Jan 08, 2024
Prevalent migraine was not associated with motor vehicle crashes in subsequent two years, but it is linked to small reductions in driving days.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
COVID-19 meds like Paxlovid will soon have big price tags
Oct 30, 2023
The pills still will be available at no cost until those bought earlier by the federal government run out.
Decline seen in patients undergoing surgery for colon, rectal cancer in 2020
Apr 11, 2024
Patients undergoing surgery in 2020 versus 2019 had a more advanced clinical and pathological tumor stage.
Diabetic retinopathy tied to lower vision-related quality of life
Feb 06, 2024
Greater declines in quality of life were seen for higher-severity diabetic retinopathy.
Self-estimation of weight accurate in emergency care
Jan 25, 2024
The study, however, shows that all of the methods examined have potential limitations to use in emergency care.
Mind holiday decorating for workplace safety, OSHA warns
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 04, 2023
The holiday season adds responsibility for some employees as they decorate their work spaces to make them more festive. Although the decorations aim to bring joy, the Occupational Health and Safety Administration...
Air pollution from fossil fuels tied to 5 million excess deaths annually
Nov 30, 2023
Authors say phasing out fossil fuels could cut deaths globally