Same-day discharge increasing for hip, knee arthroplasty
Jan 20, 2022
A faster increase was seen for total hip arthroplasty, whereas total knee arthroplasty has slightly higher odds of complications.
Hip fracture risk up with drug holiday from risedronate versus alendronate
Jan 13, 2022
After three or more years of therapy, drug holidays from risedronate versus alendronate were linked to an 18% increase in hip fracture risk.
Concerns raised about COVID-19 chronic olfactory dysfunction
Nov 19, 2021
“These data suggest an emerging public health concern of OD and the urgent need for research that focuses on treating COVID-19 COD,” the authors wrote.
Shift work linked to decreased cognitive performance
Mar 16, 2022
Neurobehavioral impairment was seen for processing speed, working memory and other cognitive functions.
Prevalence of melatonin supplement use increased over time
Feb 01, 2022
1999-2000 to 2017-2018 saw an increase in reported prevalence of melatonin use across sex and age groups. A concern is that products sometimes contain more of the ingredient than specified on the label.
Mobile tech program helps adults control high blood pressure
Oct 19, 2021
Greater engagement with self-management program was linked to lower systolic BP over time and lower risk for very high BP.
Immune response not inferior with coadministration of COVID-19, flu shots
Sep 14, 2023
A similar immune response and no increase in the rate of reactogenicity events was seen with coadministration versus administering the COVID-19 vaccine alone.
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
Tezepelumab reduces mucus plugs in adults with uncontrolled asthma
Sep 29, 2023
The reduction in mucus plug scores correlates with improvements in lung function and reductions in inflammatory markers.
Once-weekly insulin icodec superior for HbA1c in type 2 diabetes
Sep 26, 2023
Icodec with app was superior to once-daily basal insulin analogues for a change in glycated hemoglobin.