Archive: 30/04/2020

Rate, timing of altered smell, taste in mild COVID-19 examined

(HealthDay)—Mildly symptomatic patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection often have alterations in smell or taste, according to a research letter published online April 22 in the ...

Apr 30, 2020

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Cardiorespiratory fitness assessment improves accuracy of health predictions

According to a new study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, taking cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) into account along with traditional risk factors such as age, sex, blood pressure, cholesterol, and smoking, improves the accuracy ...

Apr 30, 2020

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Out-of-hospital cardiac arrests on the rise during COVID-19 crisis

(HealthDay)—Stress placed on the heart by COVID-19, a hesitancy by people to call 911, and even reluctance on the part of bystanders to perform CPR may be boosting rates of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, a new report finds.

Apr 30, 2020

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Mental disorders may up risk for subsequent medical conditions

(HealthDay)—The presence of a mental disorder is associated with an increased risk for many subsequent medical conditions, according to a study on a Danish population cohort published online April 30 in the New England ...

Apr 30, 2020

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How pregnant woman's high blood pressure can change shape of baby's heart

Mothers who have high blood pressure are more likely to have babies with slightly different-shaped hearts, a finding that could impact future cardiovascular care for those women and their children, according to a new study.

Apr 30, 2020

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NT-proBNP does not improve evaluation of syncope in the ED

(HealthDay)—For adult emergency department (ED) patients with syncope, serum N-terminal pro-B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) does not improve prognostication above the Canadian Syncope Risk Score (CSRS), according ...

Apr 30, 2020

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Russia sees record rise as virus cases surge past 100,000

Coronavirus cases in Russia surged past 100,000 on Thursday as the country recorded its largest daily increase, after officials warned infections had not yet peaked and extended lockdown measures.

Apr 30, 2020

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France orders 10 metres between joggers, cyclists

France's sports ministry said Thursday that joggers and cyclists will have to stay at least 10 metres (33 feet) from one another once stay-at-home orders are lifted on May 11.

Apr 30, 2020

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Oxford university, AstraZeneca partner over coronavirus vaccine

British pharmaceuticals group AstraZeneca has partnered with the University of Oxford to develop and distribute a coronavirus vaccine being trialled in the UK, the pair announced Thursday.

Apr 30, 2020

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Comoros confirms first official coronavirus case

Comoros on Thursday announced its first official coronavirus infection, making it the second-last African country to report the novel virus.

Apr 30, 2020

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