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COVID-19 vaccination poses no risk of herpes zoster infection

18 Nov 2022

COVID-19 vaccines do not appear to carry any increased risk of developing herpes zoster infection among recipients, a study has reported.

COVID-19 vaccination poses no risk of herpes zoster infection

18 Nov 2022

Poor air quality inflicts short-term toll on heart

18 Nov 2022 by

Exposure to elevated concentrations of small particulate matter appears to confer an immediate increase in the risk of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), which subsequently decreases over a few days after exposure, according to data from the Pan-Asian Resuscitation Outcomes Study (PAROS) conducted in Singapore.

Poor air quality inflicts short-term toll on heart

18 Nov 2022

Needle disinfection with povidone-iodine, formalin reduces infections after prostate biopsy

18 Nov 2022

Intrarectal povidone-iodine cleansing along with formalin disinfection of the biopsy needle tip helps reduce infectious complications following transrectal prostate biopsy, a study has shown.

Needle disinfection with povidone-iodine, formalin reduces infections after prostate biopsy

18 Nov 2022

Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

18 Nov 2022 by

Use of oral antimicrobial prophylaxis with a single oral dose of ornidazole 1 g as an adjunct to intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis results in lower rates of surgical site infection within 30 days following elective colorectal surgery than with placebo, results of a multicentre trial have shown.

Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

18 Nov 2022

Partner interaction, acceptance affect trans people’s ability to relax during sex

18 Nov 2022

Sexual dissatisfaction and dysfunction are high among trans people assigned female at birth (AFAB), as shown by their lower sexual pleasures scores compared to cis people, and several factors influence their ability to relax during sex, according to a study.

Partner interaction, acceptance affect trans people’s ability to relax during sex

18 Nov 2022

Implantable loop recorder helps prevent strokes in older adults without CVD

18 Nov 2022 by

The use of an implantable loop recorder (ILR) device can help reduce stroke incidence in individuals without cardiovascular diseases (CVD), according to a recent study. However, screening with such device appears to have limited benefit in those with CVDs.

Implantable loop recorder helps prevent strokes in older adults without CVD

18 Nov 2022

Moderate workload tied to optimal sleep

18 Nov 2022

Among workers, moderate levels of job demand coupled with good job control appear to promote optimal sleep health, reports a recent study.

Moderate workload tied to optimal sleep

18 Nov 2022

Glucocorticoid prophylaxis of little benefit to infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

18 Nov 2022

Prophylactic use of methylprednisolone does not appear to improve outcomes in infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass, even posing an increased risk of hyperglycaemia that requires insulin treatment, according to a study.

Glucocorticoid prophylaxis of little benefit to infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

18 Nov 2022

Sleep apnoea, insomnia during pregnancy unrelated to infant outcomes

18 Nov 2022

Despite testing positive in unadjusted analyses, the impact of sleep apnoea and insomnia in pregnancy on infant outcomes appears nonsignificant, a recent study has found.

Sleep apnoea, insomnia during pregnancy unrelated to infant outcomes

18 Nov 2022

Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients

18 Nov 2022

Low levels of antithrombin upon admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) appears to increase the need for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) among patients with COVID-19, reports a recent study.

Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients

18 Nov 2022

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COVID-19 vaccination poses no risk of herpes zoster infection

COVID-19 vaccination poses no risk of herpes zoster infection

Poor air quality inflicts short-term toll on heart

Poor air quality inflicts short-term toll on heart

Needle disinfection with povidone-iodine, formalin reduces infections after prostate biopsy

Needle disinfection with povidone-iodine, formalin reduces infections after prostate biopsy

Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

Intravenous plus oral antibiotics reduces infections after colorectal surgery

Partner interaction, acceptance affect trans people’s ability to relax during sex

Partner interaction, acceptance affect trans people’s ability to relax during sex

Implantable loop recorder helps prevent strokes in older adults without CVD

Implantable loop recorder helps prevent strokes in older adults without CVD

Moderate workload tied to optimal sleep

Moderate workload tied to optimal sleep

Glucocorticoid prophylaxis of little benefit to infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Glucocorticoid prophylaxis of little benefit to infants undergoing cardiopulmonary bypass

Sleep apnoea, insomnia during pregnancy unrelated to infant outcomes

Sleep apnoea, insomnia during pregnancy unrelated to infant outcomes

Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients

Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients