Social isolation may be independent risk factor for dementia
Jun 10, 2022
Lower gray matter volumes in temporal, frontal, other regions were seen in socially isolated individuals.
Four in 10 U.S. adults not comfortable performing CPR
Jun 09, 2022
Lack of training, fear of hurting someone and legal consequences are the top reasons cited for not performing CPR.
More physical activity, less sitting may lower risk for stroke
Jun 07, 2022
Sedentary time, and longer bouts in particular, may increase the risk for stroke.
U.S. monkeypox cases now at 21, two strains identified
Jun 03, 2022
No deaths have been reported in either the U.S. or other countries affected by monkeypox outbreaks.
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.
Greater nurse staffing tied to better sepsis outcomes
Jun 01, 2022
An increase in registered nurse hours per patient day was associated with a 3% decrease in 60-day mortality.
Multisystem abnormalities persist after COVID-19 hospitalization
May 31, 2022
Persisting evidence of cardio-renal involvement and hemostasis pathway activation was reported at 28 to 60 days after discharge.
Monkeypox not the next pandemic, WHO expert says
May 31, 2022
In the current outbreak, the vast majority of cases are being seen in gay and bisexual men.
Nine monkeypox cases confirmed in United States
May 27, 2022
The CDC is working to learn how each of the nine patients contracted the virus.
Retinal layer thickness linked to cognitive decline in older adults
May 27, 2022
Thinner baseline total macular retinal nerve fiber layer thickness was associated with a larger decline in cognitive function test scores during follow-up.