Lower risk for MCI, dementia seen with cognitively stimulating occupations
Apr 17, 2024
Participants in a high versus low routine task intensity group had a higher risk for mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Up to 30 percent of CVD mortality attributable to excess salt intake
Mar 29, 2024
The population-attributable risk estimates suggest that sodium above the recommended intake is linked to 10 to 30% of CVD mortality.
Improvements seen in post-allo-HCT outcomes for seniors with leukemia
Mar 28, 2024
A reduction in relapse incidence was observed over time, as well as improvement in leukemia-free survival and overall survival.
Burden of neurologic diagnoses lower after COVID-19 versus flu
Mar 20, 2024
Postinfection incident neurologic diagnoses were observed in 2.79 and 4.91% of the COVID-19 and influenza cohorts, respectively.
Electric bike injuries, hospitalizations increased significantly in recent years
Feb 23, 2024
The incidence of head injuries has outpaced e-bike injuries overall.
Therapeutic intervention feasible for preventing rheumatoid arthritis in patients at risk
Feb 23, 2024
Fewer patients progressed to rheumatoid arthritis versus those receiving placebo.
Cognitive symptoms common with post-COVID-19 condition
Feb 15, 2024
Symptoms were linked to increased odds of at least moderate interference with functioning and lower odds of full-time employment.
Tirzepatide improves 24-hour BP in obesity-related hypertension
Feb 07, 2024
A reduction was noted in 24-hour systolic BP at 36 weeks with treatment at 5, 10 15 mg tirzepatide versus placebo.
Pandemic tied to worsening of diabetes outcomes
Feb 01, 2024
In adults, data suggested decreases in hospital admissions. Overall, impacts were most pronounced for females, younger people, and racial and ethnic minority groups, when evaluated.
Dietary protein intake linked to higher odds of healthy aging
Jan 23, 2024
The highest odds were seen for plant protein, which also was linked to absence of physical function limitations and good mental status.