CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Cataract and AMD Surgery
Cataract and AMD Surgery

Review of the latest evidence on the effect of cataract surgery on age-related macular degeneration

October 2023

Endovascular Thrombectomy for Large Ischemic Strok
Endovascular Thrombectomy for Large Ischemic Strokes Evaluated

Timely evaluation within 24 hours of stroke onset crucial.

October 2023

Decline in Oral Health Among Older Americans
Decline in Oral Health Among Older Americans

Dental utilization decreases, oral health worsens post-Medicare eligibility.

October 2023

Free Sugars Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovasc
Free Sugars Linked to Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Recommendations advise reducing free sugar consumption for better heart health.

October 2023

Tree Planting to Mitigate Premature Heat Deaths

Study assesses the impact of urban green infrastructure on cooling cities and reducing health risks.

October 2023

Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Kidney Scarring
Antibiotic Prophylaxis to Prevent Kidney Scarring in Urinary Tract Infection

A systematic review examines the effectiveness of antibiotic prophylaxis in preventing kidney scarring associated with urinary tract infection.

October 2023

Covid-19 Could Become a Seasonal Flu-Like Threat T
Covid-19 Could Become a Seasonal Flu-Like Threat This Year

Authorities estimate that the virus will circulate in the same way as influenza, but will not disturb society or collapse hospital systems.

October 2023

World Day for Neglected Tropical Diseases: PAHO Launches Call to Action

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) initiates a call to action for the 2023 World Day for Neglected Tropical Diseases, urging collective efforts and investment.

October 2023

Beta Blockers Evaluated for Psychiatric and Behavi
Beta Blockers Evaluated for Psychiatric and Behavioral Outcomes

Study assesses behavioral health outcomes in medicated versus unmedicated individuals over an eight-year period.

October 2023

Rectal Examination in the Early Diagnosis of Prost
Rectal Examination in the Early Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Questioned

Rectal examination is not useful for early detection of prostate cancer

October 2023