Hospital-acquired COVID-19 mortality drops in Omicron era post-vaccination, reveals Swedish study

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In a study published in JAMA Network Open, researchers found that hospital-acquired SARS-CoV-2 infections in Stockholm led to increased 30-day mortality in the pre-vaccination period but showed significantly lower mortality…

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Optimal hydration post-exercise: Study compares sodium and carbohydrate levels in sports drinks for effective rehydration

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In this study, researchers compared the effectiveness of sports drinks with varying carbohydrate and sodium levels for rehydrating athletes post-exercise, finding that drinks with higher sodium and lower carbohydrate content…

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Study reveals no neuroinflammation in long COVID patients with neuropsychiatric symptoms

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In a JAMA Network Open study, researchers found no evidence of neuroinflammation or blood-brain barrier dysfunction in cerebrospinal fluid markers of individuals with post-COVID-19 condition and neuropsychiatric symptoms compared to…

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Initial high-risk antibody profile for antiphospholipid syndrome tends to remain high in pediatric patients, study finds

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A new study by Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) investigators has found that an initial high-risk antibody profile for antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) tended to remain high in pediatric patients.

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Major trial finds apixaban reduces stroke risk in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation

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The widely available blood thinner apixaban substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type of atrial fibrillation only detectable by a pacemaker or other implanted cardiac electronic device, a…

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