Rapid intervention can contain multidrug-resistant candida auris
Sep 07, 2021
Enhanced laboratory surveillance identified Candida auris in postacute care facilities in Orange County, California in 2019
Heart failure linked to increased incidence of cancer
Jun 29, 2021
Increased rates of cancer seen among women and men and for cancer at multiple sites, including lip, oral cavity, pharynx, respiratory organs
Supervised exercise program beneficial for seniors with hip fracture
May 18, 2022
For seniors with surgical repair of a hip fracture, a 12-month home-based, supervised, progressive exercise program improves functioning and physical performance, according to a study published online...
Antidepressants not tied to long-term boost in quality of life
Apr 20, 2022
No improvement seen in physical or mental health-related quality of life
COVID-19 rapid test makers struggling to meet demand
Jan 21, 2022
However, government’s order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders
USPSTF: Evidence lacking for glaucoma screening in adults
May 24, 2022
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force concludes that the evidence is currently insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms for screening for glaucoma in asymptomatic adults and for impaired...
Ethical considerations explored for aducanumab in Alzheimer disease
Nov 19, 2021
Grounds insufficient to offer aducanumab for moderate, advanced Alzheimer dementia or patients without biomarker evidence of brain ß-amyloid
Physician knowledge linked to less opioid prescribing in 2015 to 2017
Jul 01, 2021
(HealthDay News) — During 2015 to 2017, physician knowledge was associated with less frequent prescribing of opioids for back pain, according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Network Open....
Vitamin D supplementation no aid to muscle health
Aug 30, 2021
Review finds no beneficial effects on muscle function, strength, or mass
CDC Director Walensky announces sweeping review of agency
Apr 05, 2022
Revamp would focus on improving the nation’s public health workforce, data modernization, laboratory capacity, rapid response to outbreaks