(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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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With daily coronavirus infections surging as a result of a new virus variant, the British government faced mounting pressure Saturday from teachers' unions to keep schools in England closed for at least another two weeks.
Jan 2, 2021
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People with severe COVID-19 and a secondary blood infection were significantly sicker upon hospital admission, had longer hospital stays and poorer outcomes, according to a Rutgers study.
Dec 22, 2020
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(HealthDay)—In new evidence-based clinical practice guidelines, published online Nov. 30 in Clinical Infectious Diseases, recommendations are presented for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of Lyme disease. The guidelines ...
Dec 11, 2020
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