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AHA News: Flu Shot Reduces Risk of Death for People With Heart Disease
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 18, 2020 (American Heart Association News) — For people who have heart disease, getting a flu shot greatly reduces the risk of dying…
New tool integrates psychological, social and medical data of patients with rare diseases
Researchers from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) and the technology center Eurecat have developed an innovative formal representation of rare disease data, including information…
Meghan Trainor: Why I Won’t Have Sex With Daryl Sabara While Pregnant
See ya next year! Meghan Trainor revealed that she has sworn off having sex with her husband, Daryl Sabara, while pregnant with their first child,…
Hospital mortality higher for critically ill with COVID-19 versus flu
(HealthDay)—The risk for hospital mortality is higher for critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection compared with influenza, according to a study published online Nov. 13…
Newer blood thinner plus aspirin reduced stroke risk by 27% in patients with heart plaque
Patients with plaque build-up in their arteries, who suffered a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or a minor ischemic stroke, also called a warning stroke, and…
Risk for Heart Failure Lower With Healthy Sleep Patterns
MONDAY, Nov. 16, 2020 — Adherence to healthy sleep patterns is associated with a lower risk for heart failure, according to a research letter published…
REGN-COV2 Independent Data Monitoring Committee Recommends Holding Enrollment in Hospitalized Patients with High Oxygen Requirements and Continuing Enrollment in Patients with Low or No Oxygen Requirements
TARRYTOWN, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The IDMC also recommends continuation of enrollment in the REGN-COV2 outpatient trial Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) received today a recommendation…
Stroke Risk Increased With Depressive Symptoms
MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 — In a sample of Black and White adults, depressive symptoms are associated with increased stroke risk, according to a study…
Practical mental health tips to help you cope with the second lockdown
A second national lockdown is looming, so it’s time to get proactive about our mental health. While we may have learnt lessons from the first…