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.
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.
U.S. making it easier to access COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid
May 27, 2022
The first test-to-treat site backed by the federal government is opening in Rhode Island.
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.
Metformin, lifestyle changes cut risk for T2DM, but not CVD
May 27, 2022
No reduction seen in first occurrence of nonfatal MI, stroke, or CV death with either metformin or lifestyle intervention versus placebo
COVID-19 can ‘rebound’ after treatment with Paxlovid, CDC says
May 24, 2022
In these cases, the illness improved or resolved within an average of three days.
Antibody levels after COVID-19 vaccination inversely linked to body weight
May 23, 2022
An inverse correlation was sustained for up to six months following two doses of BNT162b2 (Pfizer–BioNTech) in a small cohort of healthy young and middle-aged adults.
Supervised exercise program beneficial for seniors with hip fracture
May 18, 2022
Greater improvement on Instrumental Activities of Daily Living and Short Physical Performance Battery were reported with a home exercise program.
Loss of smell, taste less likely with newer COVID-19 variants
May 18, 2022
A lower risk for developing chemosensory loss was observed with the alpha, delta and omicron variants.