Electronic Device Use Tied to Sugar, Caffeine Intake in Teens
While energy drink consumption is declining, more electronic device use tied to more sugar, caffeine consumption
Tai Chi Found to Be Beneficial for Veterans With PTSD
Chinese exercise regimen helps veterans cope with distressing symptoms of PTSD
Three Bat Exposure-Linked Human Rabies Deaths Reported in Fall 2021
All three patients had recognized direct contact with bat about three to seven weeks before onset of symptoms
Accelerated Lung Function Decline for Women Who Clean
Faster decline in women responsible for cleaning at home, occupational cleaners, but not for men
Type of Educational Institution Attended Linked to Health Outcomes
Private school attendance linked to lower BMI; higher-status university attendance linked to better memory recall
Monitoring BP at Home More Acceptable to Adults
24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring least acceptable method; adherence to minimum number of readings up for home monitoring
Risk for COVID-19-Linked Endocarditis Up in Patients With Opioid, Cocaine Use Disorders
180-day hospitalization risk significantly increased following endocarditis for those with opioid use disorder, cocaine use disorder
African-Americans Less Likely to Get Recommended Statin Therapy
Socioeconomic, demographic, belief-related and clinician differences are contributing factors
U of Maryland Student Dies of Adenovirus-Related Illness
CDC testing of specimen revealed adenovirus type 7, a strain that may cause more severe illness
Even ‘Social Smoking’ Negatively Affects Cardiovascular Health
Lighting up occasionally as damaging to blood vessel health as regular smoking
