Hypertension, type 2 diabetes contribute to brain changes in Puerto Rican seniors
Apr 01, 2022
A high prevalence of hypertension and type 2 diabetes was seen among the Puerto Rican cohort; those with both have deteriorating patterns in major white matter tracts.
Expiration dates on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine extended
Jun 11, 2021
The FDA has added six weeks based on data from the company’s ongoing studies on the vaccine’s stability.
Benefits of dapagliflozin in heart failure similar for men, women
Nov 16, 2022
The primary end point similarly was reduced for men and women with dapagliflozin; no differences were seen in secondary outcomes or safety events.
Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 home tests recalled over false positives
Oct 06, 2021
The problem with the Ellume rapid antigen tests was caused by variations in the quality of one of the raw materials used in the products.
Pfizer says new COVID-19 pill cuts severe disease by 89 percent
Nov 05, 2021
The drug is designed to prevent the coronavirus from making copies of itself.
FDA: No useful monoclonal antibody treatments left against new COVID-19 variants
Dec 05, 2022
Immunocompromised patients still can receive convalescent plasma.
Recommendations updated for management of heart failure
Apr 08, 2022
Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors are recommended for heart failure with reduced, mildly reduced ejection fraction.
For older adults, loneliness ups mortality after nonelective surgery
Nov 16, 2022
No increase was seen in the odds of death at 30 days in association with loneliness for older adults undergoing elective surgery.
Pfizer asks FDA for emergency approval of its COVID-19 antiviral pill
Nov 16, 2021
The request comes shortly after clinical trial testing the drug was halted early due to overwhelming evidence of its effectiveness.
CDC recommendations for influenza vaccination updated for 2021-2022
Aug 31, 2021
When more than one licensed, recommended, age-appropriate vaccine is available, ACIP makes no preferential recommendations.