Child care stress affects health, work of U.S. healthcare workers during pandemic
Jul 22, 2022
High child care stress was tied to anxiety, depression and burnout as well as retention issues.
Changes in movement may indicate preclinical Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 02, 2021
Changes in daytime fractal motor activity regulation may occur in women before cognitive symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
2015 to 2018 hypertension prevalence nearly 50 percent in the United States
Nov 22, 2023
The prevalence of stage 2 hypertension was about 30%; approximately 70% received treatment.
Nationwide prevalence of stroke up from 2011-2013 to 2020-2022
May 23, 2024
The prevalence of stroke was higher among adults aged 65 years and older versus younger adults.
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.
Global prevalence of dementia forecasted for 2050
Jan 07, 2022
The number of people with dementia worldwide is estimated to increase from 57.4 million in 2019 to 152.8 million in 2050.
Statin use not linked to COVID-19 mortality in hospitalized patients
Nov 09, 2021
Statin use was associated with an increased relative risk for severe disease among hospitalized patients with COVID-19.
Modifiable risk factors tied to young-onset dementia
Dec 28, 2023
Some of the factors include social isolation, diabetes, heart disease, vitamin D deficiency, high C-reactive protein and low handgrip strength.
FDA approves Pfizer pill as first at-home COVID-19 treatment
Dec 22, 2021
A recent trial showed that Paxlovid cut the odds for hospitalization and death by nearly 90 percent in high-risk people.
Philips suspends US sales of CPAP, ventilator machines after recall
Jan 29, 2024
Following a recall of millions of its breathing machines that began in mid-2021, Philips Respironics announced Monday that it would halt sales of all such machines within the United States.