Cognitive impairment reported after COVID-19 infection
Jul 29, 2021
Cognitive impairment was identified in a cohort of older Amerindians and in 32 patients after mild-to-moderate COVID-19.
mRNA COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness lower during delta strain era
Aug 20, 2021
Adjusted effectiveness was 53.1% against infection in nursing home residents during the period when delta strain was predominant.
Vaccination, previous infection protect against COVID-19
Jan 24, 2022
During a period of delta predominance, protection was lower among vaccinated persons without a previous COVID-19 diagnosis.
Model may predict psoriatic arthritis risk in patients with plaque psoriasis
Feb 17, 2022
“The assessment of the risk of PsA in plaque psoriasis patients can help physicians guide patients’ lifestyles and make an individualized treatment plan,” the authors write.
Smart Socks may cut hospital fall rates in at-risk patients
Aug 26, 2022
Patients wearing Smart Socks had a lower fall rate compared with the historical fall rate.
Higher meat intake in older adults may raise risk for ASCVD
Aug 05, 2022
Associations for unprocessed red meat, total meat and total ASF with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease were mediated by trimethylamine N-oxide-related metabolites.
Consuming olive oil may reduce mortality risk in U.S. adults
Jan 12, 2022
Replacing butter, margarine, mayonnaise and dairy fat with olive oil is linked to reductions in total, cause-specific mortality.
Some at-home tests may miss omicron in early stages of infection
Jan 06, 2022
The study focused on 30 people infected with COVID-19 at five workplaces that experienced likely outbreaks of the omicron variant last month.
Postacute COVID-19 syndrome may affect physical, cognitive function
Nov 02, 2021
Increased levels of fatigue and dyspnea, and decreased levels of physical activity, were reported; 63% showed at least mild cognitive impairment.
Plant-centered diet may lower LDL cholesterol, CVD risk
Jun 15, 2021
A diet low in saturated fat also is associated with lower LDL-cholesterol but not long-term risk for cardiovascular disease.