mRNA vaccines show real-world value in reducing COVID-19 in nursing homes
By
Donna Shryer
May 21, 2021
A recent analysis published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported a reduced number of COVID-19 cases among unvaccinated nursing homes residents.
Healthy lifestyle behaviors reduce dementia risk regardless of family history, study finds
By
Donna Shryer
May 21, 2021
Healthy lifestyle behaviors lower dementia risk, and that includes those with or without a family history for dementia, preliminary research from the American Heart Association has found.
Clinical briefs for Thursday, May 13
By
Donna Shryer
May 13, 2021
Gene discovery may help predict rapid COPD lung decline, promote earlier treatment … Trial finds gout relief doubles with combo drug regimen … Medicaid recipients with lupus mostly unvaccinated against...
Clinical briefs for Friday, May 14
By
Donna Shryer
May 14, 2021
More than a third of vaccinated older adults will continue wearing masks until at least 2022, study finds … New drug may prevent Alzheimer’s disease, early study suggests … COVID-19 lessons learned...