Statins may be tied to lower risk for COVID-19 death
Oct 25, 2021
Statin treatment was tied to moderately lower COVID-19 mortality in a large population study accounting for preexisting health conditions and other factors.
At-home care emerges as new approach to handle oxygen therapy for COVID-19 patients
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 15, 2021
More health systems are turning to oxygen in the home to help patients with COVID-19, according to a news report.
Excess weight linked to more somatic complaints in oldest old men
Apr 03, 2023
Body mass index was associated with somatization but not with depression or anxiety.
COVID-19 tied to higher risk for new, worsening bladder symptoms
Nov 07, 2022
Symptomatic infection tied to three times greater risk for developing new or worsening overactive bladder symptoms
Nearly four in 10 with mild COVID-19 report symptoms seven months later
Jul 12, 2021
Fatigue remains the most common symptom among otherwise healthy people.
When it comes to vaccines, many family caregivers feel forgotten
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
While paid home caregivers have been prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine, family caregivers — many of whom are too young to qualify so far — have not. That puts them in a difficult position of having...
Four in 10 adults report heart symptoms during the pandemic
Feb 09, 2022
And one in four COVID-19 survivors says the virus affected their heart health.
70 percent of COVID deaths are among those 75+, experts say, urging staying up to date on vaccination
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2022
Despite many Americans being determined to “move on” from the pandemic and resume normal activities, COVID-19 continues to exact a toll, particularly among older adults, according to two new data analyses.
Revenues at healthcare platform Signify Health soar 45 percent in 2020 4Q
By
Diane Eastabrook
Mar 30, 2021
Signify Health — the healthcare platform that uses technology, analytics and networks to create value-based platforms — credits its blockbuster 2020 fourth quarter and full year to flexibility during...
Potential moral injury seen in healthcare workers similar to vets
Apr 12, 2022
Demographic characteristics suggestive of less empowerment may increase risk for moral injury.