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Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy tied to fatty, salty diet
Women who adhere to a diet rich in sodium, dairy, and saturated fats are at increased risk of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to a study presented at the 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine (SMFM 2023).

VV116 noninferior to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir for COVID-19
Early administration of oral VV116 was noninferior to nirmatrelvir-ritonavir in shortening the time to sustained clinical recovery in individuals with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 who were at high risk for progression to severe disease, a phase III trial has shown. VV116 also had fewer safety issues than nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.

Is adjunctive vitamin C beneficial to critically ill patients with COVID-19?
Use of adjunctive intravenous (IV) vitamin C for the management of critically ill patients with COVID-19 infection does not achieve the desired outcome of a reduction in the incidence of mortality, vasopressor requirements, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) scores, or ventilator settings, reports a study.





