In 11 states, seniors’ low vaccination rates a ‘powder keg’ for new cases
Jun 21, 2021
In states where vaccination rates are low, seniors who have not gotten a shot pose a public health risk as social-distancing restrictions are stripped away.
Accelerometer-derived physical activity tied to drop in risk for A-fib
Jun 16, 2021
Significant reductions were seen in risks for atrial fibrillation, stroke with guideline-adherent physical activity assessed with an accelerometer.
American Heart Association says increase physical activity for mildly elevated BP, cholesterol
Jun 11, 2021
Assess and prescribe physical activity for all patients, including those with elevated BP, cholesterol who are at mild-moderate risk.
60 percent of Americans will delay or skip flu shot this year: survey
Oct 15, 2021
The survey, however, also revealed that 98% of those who got a flu shot last season do plan to get one again this year.
Depression, anxiety in U.S. adults more severe during pandemic
Oct 13, 2021
Depression and anxiety severity scores increased among U.S. adults from August to December 2020, followed by a decrease through mid-2021.
COVID-19 vaccine booster dose cuts infection in those 60 and older
Sep 17, 2021
A large Israeli study shows a reduction in confirmed infection and severe illness among adults 60 years of age and older.
Good recovery at one year for most COVID-19 hospital survivors
Aug 30, 2021
Survivors had more problems with mobility, pain or discomfort, anxiety or depression at one year than controls, however.
Psoriatic arthritis worsens quality of life in patients with psoriasis
Aug 25, 2021
Individuals with psoriasis/PsA have decreased ability to participate in social roles and activities, as well as more depression symptoms.
Pfizer has two updated booster shots to help fight omicron
Jun 27, 2022
The company said Saturday that it was confident that its new booster candidates are better than their predecessor.
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.