Statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers tied to lower risk for death
COVID-19 Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in Young Adults
4,535 COVID-19 deaths reported nationally among adults aged 25 to 44 years, accounting for 38 percent of excess mortality
Hypertension at Middle Age Associated With Cognitive Decline
Among treated individuals, blood pressure control at baseline inversely linked to global cognitive, memory test scores
Working From Home May Negatively Impact Physical, Mental Health
Majority of at-home workers report new physical and mental health issues
Therapeutic Suggestions During General Anesthesia Cut Pain
Therapeutic suggestions played through earphones during general anesthesia can reduce postop pain, opioid use
Most Health Facilities Still Using Crisis Standards for Protective Equipment
Furthermore, infection control specialists seeing increases in health care-associated infections since start of pandemic
Physical Activity Might Not Reduce Schizophrenia Risk
Contrary to current evidence, moderate/vigorous activity may increase risk
WHO Team Seeks to Pinpoint Source of COVID-19
Most experts believe SARS-CoV-2 originated in animals in China, probably bats
Little Change Seen in Rx of Opioids for Those at Risk for Misuse
After CDC guideline publication, there was a 14 percent decrease in oxycodone prescriptions, but not for other Schedule II opioids
Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes Worse for Black Women
Compared with Whites, Black women had increased odds of mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, PE, peripartum cardiomyopathy