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Low vitamin D in COVID-19 predicts ICU admission, poor survival
The “data give strong observational support to previous suggestions that reduced vitamin D levels may favor the appearance of severe respiratory...
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Researchers identify five cognitive phenotypes in MS
Clinical and imaging examinations suggest discrete profiles of cognitive dysfunction with distinct neuroanatomical foundations.
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Study validates OSA phenotypes in Latinos
Prior research to characterize the heterogeneity of sleep apnea has not included a diverse Latino population.
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For BP screening, shorter rest time yields similar results
The recommended 5-minute rest period before obtaining a clinic blood pressure measurement can be shortened without sacrificing accuracy, a new...
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Insomnia may have a role in generation of stressful life events
The “stress-generation hypothesis” posits that depressed individuals generate more stressful life events.
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Dr. Fauci: ‘About 40%-45% of infections are asymptomatic’
Transmission by asymptomatic individuals have made response strategies, such as contact tracing, extremely difficult to implement.
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Many providers don’t follow hypertension guidelines
Most health care professionals rely on clinic BP measurements to make a new diagnosis of hypertension, and view pressure measured manually with a...
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Study confirms link between PAP apnea treatment and dementia onset
People who are treated for OSA have a 22% reduced odds of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
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The earlier the better for colchicine post-MI: COLCOT
One substudy supported in-hospital initiation of colchicine and a second offered clues as to who may respond or experience tell-tale GI events.
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Masitinib impresses in nonactive progressive MS
The investigational drug has shown a positive result in slowing disability in patients with primary progressive and secondary progressive forms of...
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Multiple sclerosis prodrome holds promise of earlier diagnosis
“There is now no doubt that there is an MS prodrome measurable by increased healthcare usage and lifestyle changes that are recognizable 5-10...