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Local landscape, air pollution tied to COVID-19 death risk
Urban environmental determinants of vitamin D status, such as air pollution and sun exposure, appear to be important factors in assessing the risk of mortality from COVID-19, reports a recent study.
Local landscape, air pollution tied to COVID-19 death risk
24 Jul 2022
Atrial fibrillation ups risk of dementia in seniors
The risk of developing dementia in older adults appears to be elevated in the presence of atrial fibrillation, with some indication of a risk increase already at age <65 years, according to a study.
Atrial fibrillation ups risk of dementia in seniors
24 Jul 2022
Whole-body vibration shows promise in multiple sclerosis
Patients with multiple sclerosis can benefit from a 6-week regimen of whole-body vibration, which can improve their fine motor accuracy, functional mobility, and quality of life, reports a recent study.
Whole-body vibration shows promise in multiple sclerosis
24 Jul 2022
20-µg hep B vaccine can prevent vertical transmission
Using a 20-µg dose to vaccinate children born to mothers with detectable levels of hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) appears to avert vertical transmission, reports a recent China study.
