Cardiology

Clinical decision support may cut cardiovascular disease risk

(HealthDay)—Use of clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) is associated with improvements in reversible risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) among patients with the highest levels of baseline risk, according to a study ...

Neuroscience

Cognitive impairment afflicts majority of stroke patients

Paralysis and difficulty speaking are well-known problems following a stroke. Established treatment options are available for these problems. But most stroke patients also experience permanent cognitive impairment, and this ...

Oncology & Cancer

Risk for cancer increased after VTE for patients with psoriasis

(HealthDay)—For patients with psoriasis, the risk for cancer is increased at the time of or after venous thromboembolism (VTE), according to a research letter published online Jan. 18 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Getting back to sports after recovering from COVID-19

(HealthDay)—Folks who've had a tough case of COVID-19 shouldn't hit the gym for basketball or an aerobics class without getting checked out by their doctor first, according to the American College for Sports Medicine.

Medications

Mexico sees fake molnupiravir, 1 week after drug approved

Mexico said Friday it is already seeing black market or fake versions of molnupiravir circulating for sale, just one week after authorities approved the drug to treat those at risk of severe COVID-19.

Medications

Understanding the latest COVID-19 treatments

As the country set a record high for daily COVID-19 cases this week, new treatments like the Pfizer and Merck pills that help people avoid hospitalization couldn't come at a better time. For many, the approval of the new ...

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