Data elements, definitions for COVID-19 complications detailed
Jun 27, 2022
The clinical lexicon presents data elements related to cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications of COVID-19.
Questions remain about safety of aspirin cessation in older adults
Mar 14, 2022
The findings were inconclusive for a subgroup analysis looking at the safety of ceasing regular aspirin use without a clinical indication after age 70 years.
COVID-19 survivors at higher risk for new behavioral health issues
Feb 24, 2022
People who survived the first 30 days of SARS-CoV-2 had an increased risk for anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment, sleep and substance use disorders.
More activity, less sitting may cut risk for obstructive sleep apnea
Aug 02, 2021
A prospective cohort study shows that more hours of physical activity and fewer hours sitting at work/away from home may lower risk for obstructive sleep apnea.
Sugar-sweetened drinks may raise risk for liver cancer
Jun 14, 2022
“Replacing sugar-sweetened beverages with water, and non-sugar-sweetened coffee or tea could significantly lower liver cancer risk,” an author said.
Consuming coffee may lower risk for acute kidney injury
Jun 08, 2022
Higher daily consumption was tied to a lower risk for new acute kidney injury diagnosis.
Eating Nuts May Cut Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors
Oct 20, 2021
Compared with no nut intake, higher nut intake was linked to improved disease-free survival in long-term breast cancer survivors.
Traffic-related air pollution may impact women more
Sep 20, 2022
The effects on plasma proteins known to play a role in inflammation, oxidative stress and cardiovascular disease are greater in women than in men.
Being a victim of fraud may increase blood pressure in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Incident fraud victimization is tied to worse blood pressure metrics, particularly among men.
NSAID eye drops may suffice for cataract surgery prophylaxis
Aug 13, 2021
Initiation of prophylactic treatment three days before surgery is not superior to initiation on day of surgery.