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Cash transfers ease functional impairment in elderly
A study in India has shown the effectiveness of a small cash transfer in alleviating short-term functional impairment among older people who are living alone. However, cash transfers do not produce a clinically or statistically significant decrease in depression and show no impact on food security.
Cash transfers ease functional impairment in elderly
04 May 2023
Molnupiravir cuts hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients at high risk of progression
An emulation of a randomized target trial suggests that molnupiravir may reduce hospital admission or death in adults who have tested positive for COVID-19 during the predominance of Omicron who were at high risk of progression to severe disease.
Molnupiravir cuts hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients at high risk of progression
04 May 2023
Poor awareness of hypertension self-management practices persists: study
A recent study conducted in Nigeria from December 2019 to February 2020 has revealed many individuals with little to no awareness of hypertension self-management practices.
Poor awareness of hypertension self-management practices persists: study
03 May 2023
NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
Use of nonvitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOACs) helps prevent thromboembolic events in Asian patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), with fewer bleeding events relative to warfarin therapy, according to the results of a study presented at the recent EHRA 2023.
NOACs proven safe, effective in Asians with AF
03 May 2023
How well did radiographers manage during the COVID-19 outbreak?
In Singapore, diagnostic radiographers were able to cope with the high demands of the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of provision of information, supplies, and physical equipment, a survey shows. However, they were less prepared to manage human factors, such as mental health and staff morale.
How well did radiographers manage during the COVID-19 outbreak?
03 May 2023
Even a single high-intensity resistance training session benefits endothelial function in T2DM
Endothelial function in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) appears to improve after only a single session of high-intensity resistance training, as shown in the results of a systematic review.