Infections were associated with a 1.49-fold increase in the rate of dementia in both the short- and long-term rates, however, the increases were greater in the short term.

KARDIA-1 study met its primary and secondary endpoints, and the drug maintained a positive tolerability profile treating high systolic blood pressure.

An upcoming large-scale clinical trial of the Glucose Everyday Matters program will evaluate its safety and efficacy in managing type 2 diabetes.

Stressful life events and poor sleeping patterns are linked to the development of atrial fibrillation in older women.

After identifying the CHD1L gene, investigators explored the biological mechanism for the genetic association in those of African descent, determining the gene limits HIV replication in a subset of white blood cells.

Compared to the BNT162b2 vaccine, the mRNA-1273 vaccine was associated with a lower risk of adverse events, which investigators speculate was due to interrelated safety and efficacy.

If approved, the V116 vaccine would be the first pneumococcal conjugate vaccine specifically designed for adults.

Further research is necessary in order to investigate whether poor sleep can be a potential risk factor for dementia.

Investigators urge policymakers to establish flexible models that maximize coverage when respiratory syncytial virus activity is high and minimize unnecessary doses when viral activity is low.

The collaboration will focus on engaging with health experts and opinion leaders to examine data to gain a better understanding of the role continuous glucose monitoring systems have in personalized therapeutic nutrition.

Multivitamins were associated with increased cellular oxygen consumption and more optimal blood nutrition biomarkers.

The CDC has recommended a follow-up nucleic acid amplification test to be used for patients clinically suspected to have influenza, despite a negative POC test.

Treatment with Injectafer significantly improved exercise capacity compared to placebo in a randomized clinical trial in adult patients with heart failure.

Reporting vaccination data to Immunization Information Systems databases can support public health surveillance activities.

The sleep hormone decreased intestinal homeostasis, which may augment inflammation that causes tissue and intestinal damage.

A new FDA policy would assess blood donor eligibility using a set of individual risk-based questions to reduce the risk of transfusion-transmitted HIV.

Lack of awareness, or anosognosia, may be present up to 2 to 3 years before an Alzheimer dementia diagnosis is made.

Study shows intramuscular injection may improve treatment success by increasing the speed of drug absorption.

For individuals with normal blood pressure, a sudden drop in blood pressure can be dangerous because it creates a lack of critical oxygen.

Agency updates emergency use authorization for the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccinations, which are no longer authorized for used in the United States.

The risk is particularly high in the first 2 years after an HIV diagnosis.

This drug is the first to control complement factor C5a, which is a protein that plays a significant but potentially harmful role in the body's immune response.

Rezafungin (Rezzayo; Cidara Therapeutics Inc, Melinta Therapeutics LLC) is the first new treatment option approved for individuals with candidemia and invasive candidiasis in more than a decade.

Findings from the ongoing Adult Respiratory Syncytial Virus phase 3 trial suggest RSVPreF3 OA vaccine is effective and safe for individuals aged 60 years and older.

Persistently pursuing valued goals and adjusting those goals in response to setbacks or obstacles may help explain how some individuals with chronic pain maintain their mental wellbeing.