Certain Abbott blood sugar monitors may give incorrect readings
Jul 26, 2024
“Abbott has recently identified a small number of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors that may provide incorrect high glucose readings, which if undetected may pose a potential health risk for people living...
18.3 percent of physicians reported PTSD during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 25, 2024
An increased likelihood was seen for female physicians, older physicians, and trainees, and for emergency department doctors.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy improves physical performance in older adults
Jul 25, 2024
Improvements were seen in maximal oxygen consumption and oxygen consumption at the first ventilatory threshold.
Hormone-modulating therapy may reduce dementia risk in breast cancer
Jul 25, 2024
The greatest reduction was seen for women aged 65 to 74 years who self-identify as Black.
Mediterranean diet may aid mental health in rheumatoid arthritis patients
Jul 23, 2024
Higher diet adherence was tied to lower odds of depression in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Nurses report improved workplace conditions in 2023 versus 2022
Jul 23, 2024
Planned departure rates, abusive or violent events, and unsafe conditions remained high, however.
Chemo tied to gut microbiome changes and associated cognitive decline
Jul 23, 2024
The findings were independent of chemotherapy-induced inflammation.
Physical activity cuts depression in people with arthritis-related pain
Jul 23, 2024
Patients with the highest pain may have the greatest benefits.
Many breast cancer survivors with indications for genetic testing do not receive it
Jul 23, 2024
The findings were not just following diagnosis but six years after diagnosis.
Long COVID incidence declined over course of pandemic
Jul 23, 2024
The authors say, however, that the risk remained substantial, even among vaccinated persons during the omicron era.