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Low antithrombin levels tied to ECMO ventilation in COVID-19 patients
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
Moderate dairy intake protects against COVID-19
Modest consumption of total dairy may lower the likelihood of contracting COVID-19 by 37 percent, while a higher intake of low-fat dairy products provides a protective benefit, reports a study.
Moderate dairy intake protects against COVID-19
17 Nov 2022
Joint replacement ERAS program reforms surgical care during pandemic
Effective multidisciplinary collaborations with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways result in improved services and deliver continued care despite restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and same-day admission limitations, according to a single-centre study presented at the Anesthesiology Annual Meeting 2022. To date, feedback from patients has been encouraging.
Joint replacement ERAS program reforms surgical care during pandemic
15 Nov 2022
COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.
COVID-19 infection is associated with faecal microbiota dysbiosis*, especially those that cause more severe disease, says a prominent researcher. However, there is ambiguity as to whether it is a meaningful association or an epiphenomenon**.
COVID-19 infection affects faecal microbiota and this condition may persist long after recovery from the disease.
15 Nov 2022
Dolutegravir: A better choice for HIV viral suppression in pregnancy?
Among pregnant individuals on antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV-1 infection, those on dolutegravir had the greatest viral suppression rates at delivery, a recent US-based observational study showed. However, birth outcomes generally did not differ between dolutegravir recipients and those on various other ART regimens.
Dolutegravir: A better choice for HIV viral suppression in pregnancy?
13 Nov 2022
Immune response to flu shots preserved in seniors with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities
Older adults with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities exhibit immune response to influenza vaccine, as shown in the results of the DYNAMIC study. Notably, physical activity further increases immune response particularly for influenza A/H3N2.
Immune response to flu shots preserved in seniors with well-controlled metabolic comorbidities
11 Nov 2022
Loss, grief haunt patients, healthcare providers during pandemic
Patients, family members, and healthcare professionals experience multifaceted losses and grief during this COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Singapore study. Moreover, the impact of COVID-19 and current societal restrictions causes those afflicted to fear for their future, further worsening their emotional and psychological well-being.