Alcohol Ups Risk for Atrial Fibrillation Episode Hours Later
Consuming alcohol increases the risk for an atrial fibrillation (AF) episode hours later, according to a study published online August 30 in Annals of Internal Medicine. Modifying the drinking behavior of patients with a history of AF events could make…
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Israel registers record daily coronavirus cases
Israel on Tuesday recorded its highly daily coronavirus case tally of nearly 11,000 new infections, amid a surge caused by the highly transmissible Delta variant as schools prepare to re-open. The previous high came on January 18, with 10,118 cases….
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Lack of a Vaccine Mandate Becomes Competitive Advantage in Hospital Staffing Wars
In the rural northeastern corner of Missouri, Scotland County Hospital has been so low on staff that it sometimes had to turn away patients amid a surge in covid-19 cases. The national covid staffing crunch means CEO Dr. Randy Tobler…
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Boost your energy with this tangy avocado oil baba ganoush recipe
Looking for ways to spice up your salads, flatbreads or veggies? This creamy avocado oil baba ganoush recipe from The Groovy Food Company will boost your vitamin, fibre and antioxidant intake. Hummus really is the king of dips. Spread it on toast, dunk…
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COVID-19 vaccine elicits antibody responses in nearly 9 out of 10 people taking immunosuppressants
COVID-19 vaccination elicited antibody responses in nearly nine out of 10 people with weakened immune systems, although their responses were only about one-third as strong as those mounted by healthy people, according to a study by researchers at Washington University…
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Will mRNA vaccine boosters be required for SARS-CoV-2 variants?
In the wave of the current coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, scientists have frequently had to revise earlier assumptions and conclusions as more data has been released on this disease. A new study published on the preprint server bioRxiv* shows…
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State Mask Bans Face Federal Civil Rights Inquiries
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. The Education Department on Monday opened civil rights investigations into five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could…
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S.Africa scientists monitoring new coronavirus variant
Scientists in South Africa are monitoring a new coronavirus variant with an unusually high mutation rate, and whose frequency has gradually increased in recent months, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases said Monday. The variant, known as C.1.2., was flagged…
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5 things the colour of your poo can tell you, according to the experts
NHS advise on how to treat diarrhoea We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You…
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U.S. administers 369.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines – CDC
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia September 30, 2014. REUTERS/Tami Chappell(Reuters) – The United States has administered 369,556,911 doses of COVID-19 vaccines in the country as of…
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