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U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers conducted near real-time safety monitoring in the United States (US) elderly population for 14 safety outcomes weekly following the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination

7 Nov 2022

New medication lowers triglyceride levels, yet does not decrease cardiovascular risk in people with Type 2 diabetes

A new medication, pemafibrate, lowered triglyceride levels among adults with Type 2 diabetes yet did not decrease their cardiovascular risk, according to late-breaking science research presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Researchers compare the risk of myocarditis between Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

Incidence of myocarditis, pericarditis or myopericarditis is two- to threefold higher after a second dose of the Moderna Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine when compared to the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine; however, overall cases of heart inflammation with either vaccine are very rare, according to a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

7 Nov 2022

People living in the United States more likely to share COVID-19 misinformation online, study finds

People living in the United States are more than three times more likely to share misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19 than people in four other English-speaking countries, including Canada, a Simon Fraser University study has found.

7 Nov 2022

National study sheds light on how to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation

A national study led by UBC researchers at the Centre for Cardiovascular Innovation is shedding light on how to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation (AF) – a common heart rhythm problem associated with increased risk of stroke and heart failure.

7 Nov 2022

Modeling predicts a declining trend in monkeypox cases globally and on a country-specific scale

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* server, researchers at Georgia State University, USA, generated short-term forecasts of new monkeypox cases using an ensemble and subepidemic model.

7 Nov 2022

Personalized 'precision' testing approach leads to efficient chest pain evaluations for heart disease risk

For people with stable chest pain, a personalized "precision" testing approach led to more efficient evaluations for heart disease risk and improved diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease when compared to usual care, according to late-breaking science presented today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Rosuvastatin vastly superior to six common heart health supplements

Six widely used dietary supplements often advertised to promote heart health are actually ineffective at lowering cholesterol levels.

7 Nov 2022

COVID-19 amplifies damage to the central nervous system in Alzheimer's disease

In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Diagnostic Pathology, researchers in the United States evaluated the impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on central nervous system (CNS) damage in Alzheimer's disease (AD).

7 Nov 2022

Study confirms the implication of Mib1 mutations in non-compaction cardiomyopathy

Non-compaction cardiomyopathy is a heart condition caused by defects that arise during fetal development and can have diverse health impacts in affected individuals, including sudden cardiac death.

7 Nov 2022

New ‘guard rails’ could significantly bolster high quality care using telehealth

Today's telemedicine providers are only scratching the surface of what's possible in providing high-quality healthcare to people who need it most - and especially to older adults who benefit greatly from its accessibility, according to researchers and clinical experts from West Health.

7 Nov 2022

LSU Health New Orleans to receive patent for a noninvasive test to diagnose fatal condition in preemies

US Patent 11,493,515 will be issued to LSU Health New Orleans on November 8, 2022, for a noninvasive test that more accurately diagnoses a potentially fatal condition in premature infants.

7 Nov 2022

Study shows consistent efficacy of Paxlovid regardless of age, number of vaccinations, comorbidities

In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers in Canada evaluated nirmatrelvir and ritonavir (Paxlovid) effectiveness against severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during the dominance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant of concern (VOC) and Omicron sub-VOCs in Canada.

7 Nov 2022

Study helps to justify the use of Ayres Sensory Integration as a tool for autistic children

People with autism are often portrayed in popular media as experiencing difficulty processing highly stimulating or overly loud environments.

7 Nov 2022

High-intensity treatment strategy for heart failure reduces the risk of death or hospital readmission

Ramping up medication doses quickly after being hospitalized for acute heart failure resulted in a lower risk of dying or being readmitted for heart failure within the first six months after discharge, compared to usual care, according to a featured science research presentation today at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2022.

7 Nov 2022

Practical tips to manage atopic dermatitis in babies

Eczema - atopic dermatitis - is common in babies and can be stressful for parents to manage. An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) https://www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.212094 outlines practical tips to manage this condition.

7 Nov 2022

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U.S. COVID-19 vaccine safety surveillance results for the over 65s

New medication lowers triglyceride levels, yet does not decrease cardiovascular risk in people with Type 2 diabetes

Researchers compare the risk of myocarditis between Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines

People living in the United States more likely to share COVID-19 misinformation online, study finds

National study sheds light on how to more effectively treat atrial fibrillation

Modeling predicts a declining trend in monkeypox cases globally and on a country-specific scale

Personalized 'precision' testing approach leads to efficient chest pain evaluations for heart disease risk

Rosuvastatin vastly superior to six common heart health supplements

COVID-19 amplifies damage to the central nervous system in Alzheimer's disease

Study confirms the implication of Mib1 mutations in non-compaction cardiomyopathy

New ‘guard rails’ could significantly bolster high quality care using telehealth

LSU Health New Orleans to receive patent for a noninvasive test to diagnose fatal condition in preemies

Study shows consistent efficacy of Paxlovid regardless of age, number of vaccinations, comorbidities

Study helps to justify the use of Ayres Sensory Integration as a tool for autistic children

High-intensity treatment strategy for heart failure reduces the risk of death or hospital readmission

Practical tips to manage atopic dermatitis in babies

Study identifies a subset of melanoma patients with very low risk of death

Vaccine confidence declined significantly since the start of the pandemic, study suggests

Combining chemotherapy with an inflammation inhibitor can prevent breast cancer metastasis

Microscopic IBD inflammation linked to women's elevated risk of giving birth preterm

Advancing Menopause Care: Non-Hormonal Treatments for Vasomotor Symptoms

Building quality into drug development for safer, faster medicines

How Pulp Fixin Is Turning Paper into High-Performance Sustainable Labware

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