Metabolic Syndrome Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke Recurrence
Low levels of HDL cholesterol and having two or more components of metabolic syndrome predict recurrence
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Fewer High-Risk Lesions Detected Due to Delayed Endoscopy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers assessed the decline in high-risk GI and pancreato-biliary lesions detected during the COVID-19 pandemic due to reduced numbers of endoscopic procedures performed.
Baricitinib Alone Authorized for COVID-19 Under Revised EUA
The update was based on data from the COV-BARRIER study.
$100 Million Given to Rural Centers to Increase COVID-19 Vaccinations
Funds will be allocated to more than 1980 centers and will be used to develop and implement additional COVID-19 vaccine confidence and outreach.
Depression, Suicide Concerns Up Among Teens During Pandemic
Increase seen in percent of teens screening positive for depression, positive suicide risk screening, and recent suicidal thoughts.
Bydureon BCise Approved for Adolescents With Type 2 Diabetes
The expanded approval was based on data from a phase 3 study that evaluated exenatide extended-release in 82 patients aged 10 to 17 years with type 2 diabetes.
Nurses Experience Fatigue and Lack of Sleep During 12-Hour Shifts
Fatigue resulting from insufficient sleep can negatively affect cumulative daytime performance and hamper adequate patient care.
40% of Incident Heart Failure Diagnoses Occur in Acute Care
46 percent of those diagnosed in acute care had potential heart failure symptoms in previous six months.
1.5 Million Children Left Orphaned by COVID-19 Pandemic
Pandemics carry secondary impacts beyond morbidity and mortality, including children who are left orphaned.
Extended Bisphosphonate Treatment Does Not Improve Survival in High-Risk Early Breast Cancer
There was no benefit to extending zoledronate treatment beyond 2 years.
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