Early US data show Jynneos vaccine protects against monkeypox
Sep 29, 2022
A combined 800,000 first and second doses have been distributed so far throughout the country.
Excess Alzheimer’s, related dementia-linked mortality increased during COVID-19
Jul 19, 2023
Among nursing home/long-term care residents, pandemic-era ADRD-related excess deaths decreased from 34,259 in year 1 to 22,050 in year 2, but excess deaths at home remained high (34,487 and 28,804, respectively).
High Mediterranean diet adherence tied to fewer anxiety, stress symptoms
May 24, 2024
No such association was seen for depression symptoms in older adults.
COACH intervention may reduce instances of elder mistreatment
Oct 06, 2023
Remotely delivered caregiver strengths-based education and social support intervention was effective for preventing elder mistreatment.
Factors identified that predict glycemia trajectory in type 2 diabetes
Jan 12, 2023
Factors include prior glucose level, type 2 diabetes duration, use of insulin only, use of insulin plus other meds, and use of metformin only.
FDA: Patients should be cautious when using online pharmacies to buy meds
Nov 18, 2022
Red flags include pharmacies that do not require a doctor’s prescription or have a licensed pharmacist to answer questions.
Vegetarian diet tied to lower COVID-19 incidence
Jan 12, 2024
No association was seen for COVID-19 severity or duration, however.
AI chatbots can generate quality, empathetic, readable responses
May 17, 2024
Chatbots can generate quality responses to cancer patient questions, comparable to physician responses.
Infection with omicron less likely to result in post-COVID-19 condition
Sep 18, 2023
No variation in the risk for post-COVID-19 condition was seen based on the number of vaccinations, but previous infection was linked to reduced post-COVID-19 condition risk.
Higher education may protect functioning with Alzheimer’s disease
Apr 03, 2024
The findings were seen among African American individuals, with greater protective effect in APOE ɛ4 noncarriers.