ACC: Semaglutide beneficial in obesity-related heart failure, type 2 diabetes
Apr 09, 2024
Larger reductions were seen in heart failure-related symptoms and physical limitations for patients with HFpEF and type 2 diabetes.
Smartphone-based measures can help ID frontotemporal lobar degeneration
Apr 01, 2024
Individuals with frontotemporal lobar degeneration were accurately differentiated from controls with smartphone tests.
Many US seniors do not intend to vaccinate against RSV
Mar 13, 2024
The primary reasons for vaccine hesitancy include lack of necessity, concerns about side effects and safety, and lack of information.
Longer reproductive window could up risk for Alzheimer’s disease
Jul 12, 2021
The authors suggest that longer exposure to endogenous estrogen may be associated with increased levels of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers.
Ad26.COV2.S, mRNA boosters immunogenic after Ad26.COV2.S
Jan 24, 2022
Compared with a homologous booster, a heterologous booster with an mRNA-based vaccine yielded a larger increase in binding antibodies.
Cancer patients with breakthrough COVID-19 remain at risk for severe outcomes
Dec 27, 2021
No significant difference was observed in 30-day mortality for fully vaccinated versus unvaccinated cancer patients with COVID-19.
Pfizer set to ask FDA to approve booster for those 18 and older
Nov 09, 2021
Peter Chin-Hong, M.D., an infectious-disease physician at the University of California, San Francisco, said there is “some value” in young people getting a booster to protect older relatives...
U.S. Surgeon General investigates COVID-19 misinformation
Mar 04, 2022
Murthy has requested input and data from tech companies, healthcare providers and community organizations.
Psoriasis not linked to preclinical markers of dementia
Sep 07, 2021
After adjustment for confounders, psoriasis may be linked to lower risk for developing dementia.
Nitrate-enriched beetroot juice produces reduction in systolic BP in COPD
Dec 20, 2023
Active treatment lowered SBP, improved 6-minute walk test and improved measures of endothelial function.