Medicine

Dementia Risk in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Tied to Diabetes, Stroke

Researchers sought to assess the risk factors for dementia in older adults with atrial fibrillation.

Sepsis Treatment: Effect of Vitamin C on Patient Outcomes

Should enteral or IV vitamin C become standard of care in the treatment of patients with sepsis?

FDA Approves IV Formulation of Tpoxx for Smallpox

The IV formulation is designed to provide an alternative option for patients who are unable to swallow the oral capsules.

Gabapentin-Involved Overdose Deaths Increased Between 2019 and 2020

Researchers used data from the State Unintentional Drug Overdose Reporting System in order to assess trends in gabapentin-involved overdose deaths.

What Fish Is Best to Eat During Pregnancy?

The FDA and EPA have issued advice on how much and what kind of fish to eat when pregnant or breastfeeding and in children.

Antibody Response in Breast Milk After mRNA- vs Vector-Based COVID-19 Vaccination

Researchers compared the antibody response in human milk among women who received COVID-19 mRNA-based vaccines vs vector-based vaccines.

Perception of Alcohol Warning Labels Among Young, High-Risk Drinkers

Between September and October 2020, a cohort of 1360 current alcohol drinkers were recruited in the United Kingdom using targeted Facebook advertisements.

Benefits of Vitamin Supplementation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, can supplementation with vitamins C, D, and E affect respiration, inflammation, and oxidative stress?

Impact of Sex and Gender on Rheumatoid Arthritis Outcomes and Treatment

Daniel G. Arkfeld, MD, talks about how sex and gender can play a role in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and in the development of effective disease control measures for patients.

FDA Declines EUA Request for Fluvoxamine for COVID-19 Treatment

The totality of the evidence led the FDA to determine that the criteria for issuing an EUA had not been met.

Possible Causal Relationship Between COVID-19 and Gestational Diabetes Onset

Researchers assessed the prevalence of gestational diabetes among women with COVID-19 infection who were pregnant and the risk factors associated with severe disease.

Switching Inhalers in Patients With Asthma and COPD

Should patients with asthma or COPD have their inhaler regimens switched for nonclinical reasons? A systematic review examined real world evidence on this subject.

Updated Estimates of ADHD Prevalence, Comorbidity

Investigators extracted data from the Adolescent Behavior Cognition Development (ABCD) study, a longitudinal cohort study that enrolled children aged 9 to 10 years at baseline from 21 sites around the US.

Wuling Capsule for Insomnia in Adults: How Safe and Effective Is It?

In a retrospective, systematic review, researchers assessed the effectiveness and safety profile of Wuling for the treatment of insomnia.

Malnutrition Linked to Increased Mortality, Infection Risk in Alcoholic Hepatitis

A team of researchers sought to determine the effects of malnutrition on the risk for infection in patients hospitalized with alcoholic hepatitis.

Maintenance of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss and Metabolic Health Improvements

A team of investigators evaluated the success of a time-restricted eating intervention among individuals at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Adjuvanted Enterovirus 71 Vaccine Is Highly Effective in Infants and Children

Researchers assessed the efficacy of an adjuvanted enterovirus 71 (EV71) vaccine for the prevention of EV71-associated infections among infants and children.

Cognitive Impairment 3 to 12 Months After COVID-19 Hospitalization

Researchers assessed the frequency and severity of cognitive impairments over time and specifically 1 year after hospitalization in patients who contracted COVID-19.

AHA Outlines Strategies to Improve Nutrition Security in the US

While food insecurity is a leading public health issue, research shows that nutrition security may be a better target for disease prevention strategies.

Gender Pay Gap Affects Most Medical Specialties, Persists Over Time

Women in academic medicine typically have lower starting salaries than men, and this disparity remains after 10 years on the job.