Risk for ischemic stroke up with antidopaminergic antiemetic use
Mar 29, 2022
The increase in risk is greatest for metopimazine and metoclopramide; the risk for ischemic stroke may be higher in first days of use.
Biden administration to offer second COVID-19 boosters to those 50+
Mar 28, 2022
Although a second booster for older adults will be offered, federal health officials will not go so far as to recommend it.
Breakthrough COVID-19 infection risk higher with immune dysfunction
Dec 28, 2021
A breakthrough infection after full vaccination was more likely among older people and women.
Universal masking in healthcare no longer seems appropriate: opinion
Apr 17, 2023
Maintaining masking may offer marginal benefit in terms of reducing transmission, but it impedes communication, according to the authors of an opinion piece.
Some U.S. adults with hypertension using meds that may raise BP
Dec 15, 2021
Overall, 15% of U.S. adults report using medications that may raise blood pressure, including 18.5% of adults with hypertension.
Abnormal ventilatory patterns common after COVID-19 infection
Dec 09, 2021
Patients with postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection also have circulatory impairment and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue.
Pharmacies often not notified of discontinued Rx
Sep 29, 2021
Interventions, including phoning pharmacies and enabling CancelRX in electronic medical records, may reduce risk for medication safety events.
Walking intervention can lower BP in sedentary older adults
Oct 10, 2023
Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure may improve among older adults taking an additional 3,000 steps/day.
mRNA vaccines effectively prevent SARS-CoV-2 in adults in real-world setting
Jul 01, 2021
For those with SARS-CoV-2 infection, vaccinated participants had a lower mean viral load, risk of febrile symptoms and illness duration.
SARS-CoV-2 antibody tests should not be used for diagnosis
Feb 01, 2022
A related review shows that recent infection protected against symptomatic reinfection with the wild-type or alpha variant of SARS-CoV-2.