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Statins reduce death, mechanical ventilation use in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who are treated with statins are less likely to undergo invasive mechanical ventilation or die, according to the results of a multicentre study in the US.
Statins reduce death, mechanical ventilation use in hospitalized COVID-19 patients
04 Jul 2022
Stronger coffee brew ups total cholesterol
The seventh survey using data from the Tromsø Study (Tromsø7) revealed an association between coffee consumption and increased serum total cholesterol (S-TC) levels among adults and the elderly, with brewing method influencing this association.
Stronger coffee brew ups total cholesterol
04 Jul 2022
Distinct plasma vs gut microbiome seen in SLE patients, healthy individuals
A distinct community and greater heterogeneity have been observed in the plasma microbiome compared to the gut in both patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and healthy individuals, reports a recent study. This suggests that the predominant circulating microbiome may originate from sites other than the gastrointestinal tract.
Distinct plasma vs gut microbiome seen in SLE patients, healthy individuals
03 Jul 2022
BTX-A safe, effective for kids with refractory OAB
Children with refractory overactive bladder (OAB) benefit from botulinum toxin-A (BTX-A) injections, which can safely enlarge bladder and suppress OAB symptoms, a recent study has found.