SGLT2-inhibitors: No Benefit in Hospitalized COVID-19
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. A new meta-analysis has shown that SGLT2 inhibitors do not lead to lower 28-day all-cause mortality compared with usual care or placebo in patients hospitalized with…
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Malnutrition early in life sets stage for poor growth and death: Three papers explore this devastating reality
In a trio of papers appearing in Nature on Sept. 13, 2023, researchers offer the most comprehensive look yet at how malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life, underscoring a devastating reality for millions of children in…
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7 Common Myths About the Flu Shot, Debunked
If you have ever gotten sick from the flu, you know just how horrible it can be. From fever chills to feeling as if you’ve been hit by a truck, it truly is not an experience anyone ever wants to…
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Why new mothers are more likely to see faces in everyday objects
A University of Queensland study has found women who’ve just had a baby are much more likely to see faces in everyday objects than other women. Dr. Jessica Taubert from UQ’s School of Psychology led research to determine if face…
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User-unfriendly EHRs pose serious risks to patient safety
“Hospitals and health systems have spent more than $100 billion on EHRs over the last decade, and most believe that these systems are completely safe and usable but that is not necessarily the case,” said Dr. David Classen, a professor…
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Payout system for Covid vaccine victims needs overhaul, inquiry told
Payout system for Brits who suffered vaccine damage during pandemic needs overhaul, Covid inquiry told The Covid Inquiry held its first preliminary hearing on Covid vaccines today Some 127 claims to the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme have been approved But…
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Gut bacteria key to fighting colorectal cancer, study suggests
Metabolites produced by gut bacteria during digestion can be used to trigger an immune response against colorectal cancer cells, according to new University of Alberta research, published in Frontiers in Immunology, that points toward a potential treatment for one of…
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Tailored online interventions to promote seasonal influenza vaccination
In a recent study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers evaluated the efficacy of tailored online interventions in improving seasonal influenza vaccination (SIV) uptake among older adults. Study: Chatbot-Delivered Online Intervention to Promote Seasonal Influenza Vaccination During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Image…
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Researchers develop oral shot to kill Covid before it infects the body
Get ready for Covid vaccine PILLS! Researchers develop oral shot that kills virus BEFORE it infects the body Researchers in Japan have developed a Covid vaccine in pill form When given to monkeys, it saw them develop the necessary antibodies…
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Obstructive sleep apnea: CPAP helps lower heart disease mortality risk
About 936 million people globally have mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea. People with obstructive sleep apnea are at a higher risk for other diseases, including cardiovascular disease. New research found people with obstructive sleep apnea may be able to…
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