COVID-19 tied to progression of chronic liver disease
Jun 21, 2022
About one in five patients with preexisting chronic liver disease develop progressive cholestasis after severe COVID-19.
Everyday ageism prevalent among older U.S. adults
Jun 16, 2022
Higher levels of everyday ageism were associated with an increased risk for negative physical and mental health outcomes.
Effects of intranasal insulin on cognition, mobility studied in elderly
May 05, 2022
Evidence from a phase 2 trial suggests positive effects on cognition and gait in elderly patients with type 2 diabetes.
California lifts most COVID-19 restrictions
Jun 15, 2021
Reopening does not mean the pandemic is over, and some public health measures will still be in place for ‘mega events.’
Insomnia linked to recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events in coronary heart disease
Apr 08, 2022
The association remained significant after adjustment for major coronary risk factors, comorbidity, anxiety and depression symptoms.
COVID-19 linked to increased risk for deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism and bleeding
Apr 08, 2022
The rate ratios were the highest for critical COVID-19 and during the first versus second and third pandemic waves in Sweden.
Napping more frequent in women with chronic migraine
Apr 04, 2022
Nap duration was linked to greater headache severity and lower sleep efficiency in chronic migraine.
Memory deficits seen in individuals with ‘long COVID’
Mar 29, 2022
Deficits increased with the severity of ongoing self-reported symptoms; the severity of initial illness did not influence later cognitive performance.
Meta-analysis shows prevalence of statin intolerance Is low
Feb 16, 2022
The prevalence of statin intolerance was 9.1% overall; significant associations were seen for age, female gender, Asian and Black race, obesity and diabetes mellitus.
Prior statin use linked to reduced risk for death in COVID-19
Jul 21, 2021
The risk for death was significantly reduced with prior statin and/or antihypertensive use among those with a history of cardiovascular and/or hypertension.