An expert panel will vote later Tuesday on whether to recommend authorizing the drug for high-risk patients.
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022
The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.
Uptake low for monoclonal antibodies for COVID-19
Sep 22, 2021
Use peaked in January and declined in early 2021, at the time of the vaccine rollout.
AHA presents up-to-date statistics for cardiovascular disease
Jan 25, 2023
19.05 million deaths were estimated for CVD globally in 2020, representing an increase of 18.71% from 2010.
US COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record low
May 30, 2023
Hospitalizations are among the few COVID-19 metrics still being monitored by public health officials.
EPA designates two ‘forever chemicals’ as hazardous
Apr 22, 2024
Two common PFAS “forever chemicals” have been deemed hazardous substances by the Environmental Protection Agency.
U.S. to recommend booster shots for most Americans
Aug 17, 2021
The first boosters will be given to nursing home residents, healthcare workers and emergency workers. U.S. health officials are concerned as data from Israel continue to suggest that the Pfizer vaccine’s...
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.
Melatonin aids sleep in older adults
May 25, 2022
A 5-mg dose of melatonin was found to improve sleep in both the biological daytime and nighttime.
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.