Medications
Very high use of antibiotics in COVID-19 treatment could be reduced
The very high use of antibiotics in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 is often not necessary, and risks worsening global antimicrobial resistance.
Jun 3, 2021
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tens of thousands of women turn to the ER for fibroid symptoms
Fibroid symptoms, such as heavy menstrual bleeding and abdominal pain, are increasingly driving women to the emergency room.
Jun 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Largest study to date confirms non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications do not result in worse COVID-19 outcomes
The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, does not lead to higher rates of death or severe disease in patients who are hospitalised with COVID-19, according to a new observational study ...
May 8, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Risk for severe COVID-19 increases with BMI above 23
(HealthDay)—The risk for severe COVID-19 leading to hospital admission and death is increased at a body mass index (BMI) of more than 23 kg/m2, according to a study published online April 28 in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology.
May 4, 2021
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Pediatrics
Decrease seen in abusive head trauma for young children during pandemic
(HealthDay)—There was a decrease in hospital admissions for children younger than 5 years diagnosed with abusive head trauma (AHT) during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published in the April issue of Pediatrics.
Apr 22, 2021
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Health
Fewer people sought medical help for severe asthma attacks during the COVID-19 pandemic
Fewer patients with severe attacks were seen by their GP or admitted to hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, and fewer were admitted to hospital for pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung diseases, show findings from three ...
Mar 29, 2021
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Health
Study sheds light on COVID-19 risk for adults living with and without children
A study published by The BMJ today sheds light on the risk of infection with SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 outcomes among adults living with and without children during the first two waves of the UK pandemic.
Mar 18, 2021
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Immunology
Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study
Deaths from serious allergic reactions ("anaphylaxis") due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found. This is despite an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis ...
Feb 17, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Zinc, vitamin C won't help against COVID-19
Despite their reputation for boosting the powers of your immune system, a new study reports that vitamin C and zinc supplements don't help COVID-19 patients recover from their illness.
Feb 15, 2021
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Study predicts UK COVID-19 vaccination program will very quickly reduce deaths but more slowly bring down ICU admissions
A new modelling study published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) shows that the UK's coronavirus vaccination program is already reducing daily deaths. However, reductions of hospital and intensive ...
Feb 12, 2021
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