Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

COVID-19 antibody discovery could explain long COVID

UVA Health researchers have discovered a potential explanation for some of the most perplexing mysteries of COVID-19 and long COVID. The surprising findings could lead to new treatments for the difficult acute effects of ...

Health

Trial shows eggs may not be bad for your heart after all

Whether you like your eggs sunny-side up, hard boiled or scrambled, many hesitate to eat them amid concerns that eggs may raise cholesterol levels and be bad for heart health. However, results from a prospective, controlled ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Patients with delirium more likely to develop dementia, finds study

University of Queensland researchers have found older patients who experience delirium are three times more likely to develop dementia. Professor Ruth Hubbard from UQ's Center for Health Services Research (CHSR) said the ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Inappropriate diagnosis of pneumonia common in hospitalized adults

Inappropriate diagnosis of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in hospitalized adults is common, especially among older adults and those with dementia, according to a study published online March 25 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

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