CDC calls emergency meeting on heart inflammation link to COVID-19 vaccines
Jun 11, 2021
The agency has identified 226 reports so far that may meet its ‘working case definition’ of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Modifiable cardiovascular risk factors linked to severity of COVID-19
Jun 16, 2021
Strategies that improve cardiovascular health also may improve outcomes for people following COVID-19.
ACC offers guidance on cardiovascular sequelae of COVID-19
Mar 18, 2022
The guidelines address myocarditis and other types of myocardial involvement, postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 and return to exercise.
Poor oral health tied to greater severity of COVID-19
Oct 14, 2021
A subgroup analysis suggests that poor oral health may increase the severity of COVID-19 in patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Memory complaints may signal future impairment: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2015
Don’t ignore residents who complain of memory problems. New research explains the reason.
OTC medications linked to cognitive impairment — again
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
Another study serves as a reminder that over-the-counter medications sold to treat colds, sleep issues, heartburn, allergies or diarrhea may come with a side effect: cognitive impairment.
Data elements, definitions for COVID-19 complications detailed
Jun 27, 2022
The clinical lexicon presents data elements related to cardiovascular and noncardiovascular complications of COVID-19.
ASA: Myocardial infarction may hasten cognitive decline in adults
Feb 03, 2022
Participants with incident MI had significantly faster declines in global cognition, memory and executive function than those without MI
Monoclonal antibody therapy may cut COVID-19 hospitalizations
Aug 31, 2021
Lower hospitalization rates were seen at 14, 21 and 28 days for high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who received casirivimab-imdevimab.
Life expectancy decreasing, CDC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2018
Life expectancy in the United States decreased in both 2015 and 2016, marking the only decreases in the past 20 years and the first consecutive two-year decline since 1964, according to a new report from...