Patients at memory clinic more likely to live in advantaged areas
Aug 03, 2023
Lower percentage of patients at clinic self-identified as Black compared with average percentage living in catchment area
Delta variant accounts for most breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 cases
Aug 03, 2021
The delta variant was identified in 89% of patients with breakthrough infection; four of five hospitalized patients were vaccinated.
Fewer deaths reported with enrollment in COVID-19 remote monitoring
Nov 18, 2021
The remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to the emergency department sooner.
One-year mortality 13.4 percent for seniors after major surgery
Oct 25, 2022
THe one-year mortality following major surgery increased for adults aged 65 years or older with frailty or probable dementia.
Higher, lower HDL cholesterol linked to increased risk for dementia
Oct 04, 2023
An increased risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia was seen in association with higher and lower versus middle quintile of HDL-C.
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness changing with delta predominance
Sep 14, 2021
Vaccine protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection declined; protection remained higher against hospitalization, death.
Most immunosuppressive meds not tied to worse COVID-19 outcomes
Dec 01, 2021
Except for rituximab, no increased risk was seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy.
Decline in infectious conjunctivitis during COVID-19 pandemic
Nov 29, 2021
There was a decrease in emergency department encounters for nonallergic conjunctivitis after the adoption of public health measures to curb COVID-19.
Effectiveness of Ad26.COV2.S vaccine stable for six months
Mar 22, 2022
A single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine was 74% and 81% effective for preventing COVID-19 infection and hospitalizations, respectively, in the U.S. before and during delta variant surge.
Acute hospital care at home shows promise for medically complex patients
Jan 08, 2024
At 30 days after discharge, the mortality rate was 3.2% and skilled nursing facility use rate was 2.6%.