IV Vitamin C Increases Risk for Death, Organ Failure in Sepsis
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adults with sepsis who are receiving vasopressor therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU), intravenous vitamin C is associated with an increased risk for a composite of death or persistent organ dysfunctio…
Learn MoreNo Fewer Deaths Seen With Restricted IV Fluid for Septic Shock
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adults in the intensive care unit (ICU) with septic shock, intravenous fluid restriction does not result in fewer deaths at 90 days than standard intravenous fluid therapy, according to a study published o…
Learn MoreENDO: Fracture Risk Up With Insulin Compared With Metformin in T2DM
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For patients with type 2 diabetes, fracture risk is increased with insulin use compared with metformin use, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society, held from June 11 to 1…
Learn MoreENDO: Coffee Does Not Impede Bioavailability of LT4 Solution
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Bioavailability is equivalent for a single oral dose of levothyroxine (LT4) sodium solution administered five minutes prior to coffee or under fasting conditions, according to a study presented at the annual m…
Learn MoreProtection Against Omicron Strongest With Hybrid Immunity
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Hybrid immunity resulting from previous COVID-19 infection and recent booster vaccination confers the strongest protection against omicron infection, but all forms of immunity protect against severe, critical,…
Learn MoreCMV Seropositivity Tied to Cortical Surface Area in Schizophrenia
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — For adults with schizophrenia spectrum disorders, previous cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is associated with smaller total cortical surface area, according to a study recently published in Schizophrenia Bull…
Learn MoreSurvey Shows Self-Injury Linked to Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — High rates of self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (STBs) are observed among women reporting a diagnosis of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), according to a study recently published in BMC Psychiatry.To…
Learn MoreCOVID-19 Incidence, Hospitalization Up for Persons With Disabilities
THURSDAY, June 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Disability-eligible Medicare beneficiaries have higher COVID-19 incidence and hospitalization rates compared with beneficiaries who are eligible based on age, according to research published in the June 17 …
Learn More2010 to 2020 Saw Number of Heat Days Up in Arizona Counties
THURSDAY, June 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — The number of heat days increased in both Maricopa and Yuma Counties, Arizona, during 2010 to 2020, and heat-related illness (HRI) increased more in those aged 65 years and older compared with those younger …
Learn MoreLittle Difference Seen in Weight Changes Before, After COVID-19 Shutdown
THURSDAY, June 16, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Changes in weight or body mass index (BMI) seen after the COVID-19 shutdown were not significantly different from those occurring in the preshutdown period, according to a research letter published online Ju…
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