Yearly Archives: 2020
Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia Linked to Poor Outcomes in COVID-19
Admission blood glucose is strong predictor of death among patients admitted directly to the ICU
Good CV Health Metrics From Midlife May Lower Dementia Risk
Dementia risk significantly lower for those with intermediate, ideal level of behavioral cardiovascular health in midlife and late life
Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes Worse for Black Women
Compared with Whites, Black women had increased odds of mortality, myocardial infarction, stroke, PE, peripartum cardiomyopathy
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
Physical Activity Might Not Reduce Schizophrenia Risk
Contrary to current evidence, moderate/vigorous activity may increase risk
Therapeutic Suggestions During General Anesthesia Cut Pain
Therapeutic suggestions played through earphones during general anesthesia can reduce postop pain, opioid use
Hypertension at Middle Age Associated With Cognitive Decline
Among treated individuals, blood pressure control at baseline inversely linked to global cognitive, memory test scores
One in Five Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Dies
Statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers tied to lower risk for death
Risk for COVID-19 Infection Increased With Common Cancers
Risk for COVID-19 elevated for individuals with recent cancer diagnosis; those with cancer and COVID-19 have worse outcomes
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Test for COVID-19
Ellume COVID-19 Home Test detects SARS-CoV-2 virus protein fragments on nasal swab samples
