Air pollution linked to worse outcomes for COVID-19 patients
Jun 26, 2023
“This article reinforces the evidence that community intervention on air pollution abatement would be a very effective way to protect our population from the impact of COVID-19, with the co-benefit...
Cocoa supplementation no aid for cognition in older adults
Dec 15, 2023
The benefit was not seen overall or for domain-specific cognitive function.
Most US adults unaware of forever chemicals
Dec 19, 2023
The authors say that information about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances needs to be better communicated to the public.
FDA approves Izervay for geographic atrophy tied to age-related macular degeneration
Aug 09, 2023
Two trials show significant slowing of geographic atrophy progression at the 12-month primary end point.
Firearm-owning veterans receptive to safety discussions in routine care
Jul 03, 2023
The findings are based on a survey encompassing six clinical contexts involving heightened risk for firearm injury.
Neurostimulation methods compared for treating depression in seniors
Sep 28, 2022
Bilateral theta burst stimulation was noninferior to standard bilateral repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant depression.
CDC: Tuberculosis case counts, rates increasing since 2020
Apr 01, 2024
Among all age groups and both US-born and non-US-born individuals, there were increases observed in national case counts.
Many US seniors do not intend to vaccinate against RSV
Mar 13, 2024
The primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy include lack of necessity, concerns about side effects and safety, and lack of information.
Recommendations developed for determining brain death
Oct 12, 2023
The updated recommendations integrate guidance for adults and children into a single guideline.
Diabetes tied to identifiable vocal changes
Dec 01, 2023
Voice analysis may be effective for screening or monitoring of diabetes.