Study finds prevalence of long COVID varies geographically in the United States There is geographic variation in the prevalence of long COVID in the United States, according to research published in the Feb. 15 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Morbidity and Mortality Weekly ... Feb 19, 2024 0 17
Inside the plan to diagnose Alzheimer's in people with no memory problems and who stands to benefit In a darkened Amsterdam conference hall this summer, a panel of industry and academic scientists took the stage to announce a plan to radically expand the definition of Alzheimer's disease to include millions of people with ... Feb 19, 2024 0 11
PFAS: Can we adapt to live without? Over the past two years, 3M sold nearly 25,000 different products that contain PFAS, the "forever chemicals" that will soon be largely illegal in Minnesota. Feb 19, 2024 0 0
Spring allergies have wide-ranging effects, say experts Spring allergies bring to mind thoughts of stuffy noses and watery eyes. But allergies actually affect many different and interconnected systems within a person's body, according to the American College of Allergy, Asthma ... Feb 19, 2024 0 0
Study finds more kids, teens may be taking multiple psychiatric meds A study of mental health care in Maryland finds an increasing number of children and teens covered by Medicaid are taking multiple psychiatric meds. Feb 19, 2024 0 0
Antihypertensive combos recommended for BTKi-linked hypertension Specific combinations of antihypertensives are recommended for patients with Bruton's tyrosine kinase inhibitor (BTKi)-associated hypertension (HTN), according to a study published online Feb. 5 in Blood Advances. Feb 19, 2024 0 0
Endovascular thrombectomy found to be beneficial for large ischemic stroke For patients with acute ischemic stroke and large cores, endovascular thrombectomy (EVT) improves clinical outcomes compared with medical management (MM), according to a study published online Feb. 7 in the Journal of the ... Feb 19, 2024 0 11
Research finds brain cancer risk increase after moderate/severe, penetrating TBI Moderate/severe and penetrating traumatic brain injury (TBI) are associated with an increased risk for subsequent development of brain cancer, according to a study published online Feb. 15 in JAMA Network Open. Feb 19, 2024 0 37
FDA expands use of asthma med Xolair to treat food allergies People threatened by accidental exposure to foods they're allergic to may have a new weapon of defense: On Feb. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the asthma drug Xolair to help prevent anaphylactic ... Feb 19, 2024 0 2
CDC may recommend COVID boosters for some this spring The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is weighing whether to recommend another COVID booster shot this spring, most likely for those who are vulnerable to severe illness. Feb 19, 2024 0 1