COVID is more dangerous than flu for kids, study finds COVID-19 poses far more danger to kids than seasonal flu, a new study confirms. Jun 17, 2022 0 14
IV vitamin C increases risk for death, organ failure in sepsis For adults with sepsis who are receiving vasopressor therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU), intravenous vitamin C is associated with an increased risk for a composite of death or persistent organ dysfunction at 28 days, ... Jun 17, 2022 0 5
New Alzheimer's drug delivers disappointing results An experimental Alzheimer's drug called crenezumab did not prevent or slow mental decline in patients with a genetic mutation that greatly raises the risk of developing the disease, the results of a decade-long clinical trial ... Jun 17, 2022 0 4
Extreme heat blankets much of America: Tips to stay safe If you're among the millions of Americans sweltering in extreme heat this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers some solid advice on keeping safe. Jun 17, 2022 0 6
Protection against omicron strongest with hybrid immunity Hybrid immunity resulting from previous COVID-19 infection and recent booster vaccination confers the strongest protection against omicron infection, but all forms of immunity protect against severe, critical, or fatal COVID-19, ... Jun 17, 2022 0 9
Rebound of COVID-19 symptoms rare after nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir treatment Few patients experience rebound of COVID-19 symptoms after nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (NM/R) treatment, according to research published online June 14 in Clinical Infectious Diseases. Jun 17, 2022 0 22
CMV seropositivity tied to cortical surface area in schizophrenia For adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, previous cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with smaller total cortical surface area, according to a study recently published in Schizophrenia Bulletin. Jun 17, 2022 0 5
Little difference seen in weight changes before, after COVID-19 shutdown Changes in weight or body mass index (BMI) seen after the COVID-19 shutdown were not significantly different from those occurring in the preshutdown period, according to a research letter published online June 16 in JAMA ... Jun 17, 2022 0 12
2010 to 2020 saw number of heat days up in Arizona counties The number of heat days increased in both Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Arizona, during 2010 to 2020, and heat-related illness (HRI) increased more in those aged 65 years and older compared with those younger than 65 years, ... Jun 17, 2022 0 12
No fewer deaths seen with restricted IV fluid for septic shock For adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) with septic shock, intravenous fluid restriction does not result in fewer deaths at 90 days than standard intravenous fluid therapy, according to a study published online June 17 ... Jun 17, 2022 0 8
