Intensive inpatient BP management not beneficial in seniors
Jun 21, 2023
The risk for adverse events increased with intensive treatment among older adults with elevated BP in the first 48 hours of hospitalization.
More batches of Moderna COVID-19 shots shipped amid reports of shortages
Sep 22, 2022
While supplies of the updated Pfizer booster shot appear to be plentiful, some pharmacies have reported not having enough Moderna vaccine.
Walking intervention can lower BP in sedentary older adults
Oct 10, 2023
Both systolic and diastolic blood pressure may improve among older adults taking an additional 3,000 steps/day.
CDC advisers recommend masks in hospitals without naming type
Nov 07, 2023
Healthcare workers are frustrated that the draft recommendation does not specify what kind of mask should be worn.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week
Aug 16, 2023
Cases occurring at nursing homes were also high. Severe COVID-19 recently seems to have been striking seniors ages 75 years and older most often.
ACC: Empagliflozin cuts heart failure hospitalization risk after AMI
Apr 08, 2024
Lower risks for first heart failure hospitalization and total heart failure hospitalization were seen with empagliflozin.
Glycemic control improved with exercise in the afternoon
Jun 05, 2023
The afternoon exercise group had the greatest reduction in HbA1c at year 1 among adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes.
US will make millions of bird flu vaccines this summer
Jun 03, 2024
As the H5N1 avian flu continues to spread among dairy cows in the United States, nearly 5 million doses of flu vaccine are now being prepared for possible use in humans.
FDA approves first RSV vaccine
May 03, 2023
Arexvy was ~82% effective in preventing RSV-induced lower respiratory tract infections in adults aged 60 or more years.
American Diabetes Association, June 21-24
Jul 01, 2024
The annual meeting of the American Diabetes Association was held this year from June 21 to 24 in Orlando, Florida, drawing more than 15,000 participants from around the world, including clinicians, academicians,...