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COVID-19 Mortality Higher for Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Patients

The risk for COVID-19 hospitalization is low in adults with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS), but these individuals have a high m

Alcohol-Induced Liver Disease Hospitalizations, Transplants on the Rise

From 2005 to 2021, alcohol-induced liver disease (AILD)-related hospitalizations and liver transplants (LTs) increased among women and men and in younger and ol

Optimal Timing of Maternal RSV Vaccine Determined to Be at Least Five Weeks Before Delivery

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination at least five weeks prior to delivery results in the highest transplacental transfer of maternal antibodies to the

Disparities Identified in Telemedicine Use for Neurologic Conditions

Disparities exist in telemedicine utilization for neurologic conditions, according to a study published online Nov. 20 in Neurology Clinical Practice.Marisa Pat

Study Assesses Risk for 28-Day Hospitalization for Adults With RSV

A number of adults with outpatient medically attended respiratory syncytial virus (MA-RSV) infection experience hospitalization within 28 days, with a higher pr

Vitamin D Supplements May Lower Blood Pressure in Seniors With Overweight

Among older individuals with overweight, vitamin D supplementation coadministered with calcium reduces systolic and diastolic blood pressure (SBP and DBP), acco

Nationwide, Couple-Based Reproductive Carrier Screening Program Demonstrates Feasbility

A nationwide, couple-based reproductive carrier screening program has demonstrated feasibility in informing reproductive decision-making, according to a study p

Skin Patch Could Monitor Your Blood Pressure

helps prevent many illnesses, from heart disease and stroke to kidney problems, dementia and vision loss, so many patients with high blood pressure use a cuff-a

Getting Fitter Can Really Help Keep Dementia at Bay

were diagnosed with dementia during the 12-year followup.Compared to people with low CRF, the onset of dementia was delayed by almost 1.5 years for people with

1 in 4 Americans Now Struggling to Cover Medical Costs

with preventable hospitalizations being just one of many costly consequences. Between March and June, the Commonwealth Fund asked a representative sample of 18-

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