Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What to know about pulse oximeters
(HealthDay)—If you use an oxygen concentrator and a pulse oximeter at home, proper use is crucial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Nov 6, 2020
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Intersecting social inequities increase the likelihood of severe illness due to COVID-19
Black, South Asian and Aboriginal populations from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds in Canada are nearly four times more likely to have three or more medical conditions that have been identified as risk factors for ...
Sep 24, 2020
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How chemicals like PFAS can increase your risk of severe COVID-19
Nearly a year before the novel coronavirus emerged, Dr. Leonardo Trasande published "Sicker, Fatter, Poorer," a book about connections between environmental pollutants and many of the most common chronic illnesses. The book ...
Aug 31, 2020
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CDC: Former smokers have higher levels of fair, poor health
(HealthDay)—Smoking cessation is beneficial, but even after cessation, former smokers have worse health measures, according to a study published online July 22 in National Health Statistics Reports, a publication from the ...
Jul 22, 2020
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Cardiology
Excessive drinking seen in some patients with chronic conditions
(HealthDay)—Among those reporting alcohol use, patients with certain common medical conditions are more likely to report excessive drinking, according to a study published online May 13 in JAMA Network Open.
May 20, 2020
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Lockdown ease could lead to tens of thousands of excess deaths unless vulnerable are protected
The risk of death among people with health conditions, such as heart disease or diabetes, is five times higher than in people without underlying conditions and easing the lockdown must take into account this clinical vulnerability, ...
May 14, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What you need to know about managing chronic medical conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic
As many as 40% of Canadians suffer from underlying medical conditions that put them at increased risk of severe COVID-19 disease, and those over 60 face a double whammy, according to a University of Alberta infectious disease ...
Apr 29, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
45.4 percent of U.S. adults at risk for complications with COVID-19
(HealthDay)—An estimated 45.4 percent of U.S. adults may have an increased risk for COVID-19 complications due to chronic conditions, according to a study published in the August issue of Emerging Infectious Diseases.
Apr 28, 2020
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
Social isolation linked to higher risk of hospital admission for respiratory disease in older adults
Social isolation is linked to a heightened risk of hospital admission for respiratory disease among older adults, suggests research published online in the journal Thorax.
Apr 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Obesity is risk factor for COVID-19 hospital admission in patients under 60
Obesity is associated with admission to the hospital for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients, according to a study published online April 9 in Clinical Infectious Diseases and a study not yet peer reviewed and posted ...
Apr 16, 2020
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