Pathways to advanced age-related macular degeneration examined
Jul 18, 2022
Distinct serum and genetic risks and associated systemic diseases were seen with soft drusen and subretinal drusenoid deposits.
Extreme heat, air pollution tied to higher mortality risk
Jul 13, 2022
Coexposure was associated with an even higher risk than the sum of individual effects.
Feds warn of bedrails that can entrap; three deaths reported
Jun 03, 2022
The warning applies to 10 models of bedrails made and sold by Mobility Transfer Systems.
COPD mortality rates for women remained unchanged from 1999 to 2019
May 09, 2022
For men, a significant decrease was seen in rates overall, in all urban-rural areas, and in all geographic regions.
Coronavirus Delta variant classified ‘variant of concern’ by CDC
Jun 16, 2021
The variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was identified in India in December and had been detected in 54 countries by June.
Incidence of Legionnaires’ disease continuing to increase
Feb 17, 2022
In the East North Central, Middle Atlantic and New England divisions, incidence and increases in incidence were generally largest.
Low vitamin D levels tied to higher risk for COVID-19 infection
Aug 11, 2021
The risk for COVID-19 infection was greater among U.S. Black women with serum levels of vitamin D lower than 20 ng/mL.
Obesity with cardiometabolic abnormalities tied to cognitive decline
Aug 03, 2021
Poorer cognitive trajectories were seen for Hispanics/Latinos with central obesity in presence of cardiometabolic abnormalities.
Federal, state agencies begin to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for workers
Jul 27, 2021
The VA becomes the first federal agency to actually issue a mandate, , and experts believe it signals that the country is moving closer to requiring vaccinations.
Inequalities found with U.S. Family and Medical Leave Act requirement
Jul 27, 2021
Women were disproportionately excluded in the FMLA’s minimum hours requirement, and the tenure requirement excludes Blacks, indigenous and multiracial workers, researchers found.