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Menopausal women taking HRT to relieve their hot flushes and mood swings do NOT face a higher risk of dementia, major study claims Drugs given to menopausal women do not increase risk of developing dementia A study found HRT may cut the risk of dementia by 15 per cent in some groups However, some forms of the treatment slightly increased […]
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(HealthDay)—Pregnant women with schizophrenia experience more pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal complications versus women without severe mental disorders, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in The Lancet Regional Health: Europe. Cyprien Fabre, from Aix-Marseille University in France, and colleagues evaluated whether pregnant women with schizophrenia were at increased risk for pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal complications compared with women without […]
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The use of patient portals that provide access to electronic health records (EHRs) has dramatically increased in the past several years, and patients whose healthcare practioner encouraged them to use their online portal accessed them at a higher rate than those who were not encouraged to do so. These were among the topline results of a national survey of US […]
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COVID vaccine mandate has NY hospitals, nursing homes bracing for staffing shortages What happens to those who refuse vaccination? Dr. Sarah Klein and teacher Rachel Maniscalco weigh in on ‘Fox & Friends First.’ Regular use of steroid nasal sprays afforded COVID-19 patients protection against virus-related hospitalization, ICU admission and death, the Cleveland Clinic announced Tuesday. However, the findings don’t suggest […]
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Heart attack: Experts claim a vegan diet can 'help prevent' them We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Heart attacks are one the leading causes of death worldwide […]
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Photo: GPW Health Center GPW Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Northern Virginia, faced many issues that are common in a community health center setting. Some of these issues include high no-show rates, low ratings and low patient engagement. THE PROBLEM Low volume of confirmed appointments led to high no-show rates. A part of this issue was having to […]
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The fierce wildfires that broke out across much of the western United States this summer, spreading smoke across hundreds of miles, continue to pose a serious health hazard to millions. More are expected this fall. That's a major health concern because microscopic particles in wildfire smoke, carried by the wind, can penetrate deep into your lungs and travel into your […]
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This Morning: Doctor Chris discusses vitamin D deficiency We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A lack of vitamin D can lead to bone deformities such as […]
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Your gains could lead to a better prognosis as far as fighting Covid-19, according to a new study. Looking at 196 patients, split between male and female participants, a study published in the Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle this month revealed that those with greater muscle mass and muscle strength had shorter coronavirus-related hospital stays. The study acknowledges previous […]
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NHS in England begin delivering booster jabs We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info People aged 50 years and over, health and social care workers and younger […]
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