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How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact the fungal infection hospitalization rates?

Researchers examined hospitalizations for fungal infections during the coronavirus disease 2019.

9 Jun 2023

Participation in physical activity should be promoted in those with high genetic risk of type two diabetes

Study aimed to understand whether there is a dose-response association between physical activity and incident type 2 diabetes.

7 Jun 2023

Do veterans with COVID-19 experience similar outcomes when hospitalized in Veterans Health Administration hospitals vs. community hospitals?

Researchers compared COVID-19-related deaths and re-admission rates in VHA vs. community hospitals.

2 Jun 2023

What is the subsequent risk of mental disorders among individuals with SARS-CoV-2 infection, and are the associations specific for COVID-19?

Researchers estimated psychiatric disorders and psychotropic medication usage risks among SARS-CoV-2-infected.

30 May 2023

Obesity-related cancers take a toll in Southern Africa: Study reveals alarming trends

Research analyzes the prevalence and mortality rates of obesity-related cancers in 16 Southern African countries. It identifies leukemia, esophageal cancer, and colon/rectum cancer as leading causes of cancer mortality in males, and breast cancer, leukemia, and esophageal cancer in females.

29 May 2023

Study reveals type 2 diabetes diagnosis spurs cholesterol shifts, alters cardiovascular risk

A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports assessed the associations between the change in total cholesterol (TC) levels after type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis (relative to pre-diagnosis levels) and the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

26 May 2023

Is COVID-19 diagnosis associated with the risk and incidence of type 1 diabetes?

Researchers assessed the incidence and risk of type 1 diabetes in children with coronavirus disease 2019.

24 May 2023

Is COVID-19 booster vaccination in early pregnancy associated with an increased risk of spontaneous abortion?

Researchers studied the relationship between COVID-19 booster vaccination and spontaneous abortion.

24 May 2023

Comparing clinical characteristics and outcomes of critically ill COVID-19 patients with a chohort admitted to ICU for influenza pneumonia

A recent study evaluated clinical differences between critically ill COVID-19 and influenza patients.

19 May 2023

Ethical difficulties in dementia care

This year Dementia Awareness Week is running from Monday 15 until Sunday the 21 of May 2023. This dedicated week aims to help improving the lives of people with dementia and their families.

17 May 2023

Can artificial intelligence help predict the risk of pancreatic cancer using disease trajectories?

Researchers designed surveillance programs for the early detection of patients at elevated risk of pancreatic cancer.

10 May 2023

COVID-19 mitigation strategies decreased childhood medical mortality in the US

Research examines the impact of pandemic mitigation strategies on childhood mortality during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States.

25 Apr 2023

Can your beverage choices impact diabetes outcomes?

The intake of specific types of beverages and their relation to mortality and cardiovascular disease outcomes among adults with type 2 diabetes.

24 Apr 2023

Is there a link between psychiatric and reproductive system disorders in women?

Researchers investigate the comorbidity between psychiatric and reproductive system disorders in women. The study found a high rate of reported co-occurrence between psychiatric and reproductive disorders overall, with specific associations between polycystic ovary syndrome and depression/anxiety and chronic pelvic pain and depression/anxiety.

20 Apr 2023

Observational cohort study of long COVID among 2 million elderly adults

Research estimates the incidence of long COVID and long Flu among Medicare patients using the World Health Organization (WHO) consensus definition. The study compares the incidence, symptomatology, and healthcare utilization between long COVID and long flu patients.

20 Apr 2023

Early use of dexamethasone associated with reduced mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 requiring breathing support

In a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers examined the clinical use of dexamethasone for hospitalized patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) respiratory illness and explored the heterogeneity of treatment outcomes across different subgroups.

19 Apr 2023

COVID-19's hidden toll: Study reveals greater mortality disparities for people with intellectual disabilities

Research examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on people with intellectual disabilities in the Netherlands. It shows that the mortality risk from COVID-19 was higher in people with intellectual disabilities than in the general population, and overall mortality disparities were further exacerbated during the first 2 years of the pandemic.

18 Apr 2023