Rapid olfactory decline may predict later cognitive impairment in seniors
Aug 04, 2022
Rapid olfactory decline also was associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in the olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions.
Prediction model for brain age may help detect cognitive decline
Jul 01, 2021
Greater differences between predicted age based on brain MRI and actual age were seen in those with amnestic mild cognitive impairment versus healthy controls.
Statin use may cut cancer risk in heart failure patients
Jun 24, 2021
Reduced risk for incident cancer and cancer-related mortality in patients with heart failure appears to depend on duration of statin use.
MRI of hand, foot may predict rheumatoid arthritis in undifferentiated arthritis
Jan 24, 2022
MRI-detected tenosynovitis was independently associated with progression to rheumatoid arthritis.
Antibody response to SARS-CoV-2 wanes among dialysis patients
Dec 15, 2021
For persons receiving dialysis, the antibody response to severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) wanes through five to six months and is associated with a risk for breakthrough infection,...
Therapeutic heparin may benefit moderately ill COVID-19 inpatients
Nov 12, 2021
Among those with increased D-dimer levels, no reduction was seen in primary composite outcome at 28 days, but the odds of death decreased.
Vaccination offers extra protection after SARS-CoV-2 infection
Apr 06, 2022
Two studies show additional protection against reinfection and COVID-19-linked hospitalization with vaccination.
Poisoning related to ivermectin exposure for COVID-19 described
Oct 21, 2021
“There is insufficient evidence to support the use of ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19, and improper use, as well as the possible occurrence of medication interactions, may result in serious...
Respiratory virus detections decreased during COVID-19
Jun 22, 2021
Monthly antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections decreased 79% during pandemic period.
Daytime napping frequency linked to HTN, ischemic stroke risks
Jul 25, 2022
The researchers found that usually napping was associated with increased risks for essential hypertension, stroke and ischemic stroke compared with never napping in the prospective observational analysis.