CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Nitazoxanide for COVID-19 Treatment: Regulatory St
Nitazoxanide for COVID-19 Treatment: Regulatory Status Update

Emergency use authorization for nitazoxanide as a potential treatment for COVID-19 is requested from the FDA in the US, signaling ongoing efforts to repurpose existing drugs for combating the pandemic and expanding therapeutic options for affected individuals.

January 2022

Sciatic nerve injury from intramuscular injection

It affects patients in both rich and poor health systems

January 2022

NIH updates COVID-19 treatment guidelines
NIH updates COVID-19 treatment guidelines

Evidence-based recommendations

January 2022

Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Challenges in Epidem
Excessive Daytime Sleepiness: Challenges in Epidemiological Assessment and Clinical Management

Epidemiological studies on excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) have utilized various definitions, limiting comparability across studies and highlighting the need for standardized assessment tools and consensus criteria to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes in affected individuals.

January 2022

Serotonin transporters increase when depression su
Serotonin transporters increase when depression subsides

Serotonin transporter availability increases in patients recovering from a depressive episode

January 2022

High risk of pregnant women with COVID-19
High risk of pregnant women with COVID-19

An international study also found that 11% of babies contracted the virus from their mothers

January 2022

Increased Screen Time and Sleep Problems during th
Increased Screen Time and Sleep Problems during the Pandemic: Implications for Mental Health

Increased screen time at night during COVID-19 lockdown negatively affects sleep quality, emphasizing the importance of establishing healthy screen habits and promoting sleep hygiene practices to mitigate mental health consequences of prolonged digital exposure.

January 2022

COVID-19 Vaccination in Breastfeeding Women: Insig
COVID-19 Vaccination in Breastfeeding Women: Insights from Antibody Secretion in Breast Milk

Breast milk from vaccinated mothers shows strong secretion of SARS-CoV-2-specific IgA and IgG antibodies for up to 6 weeks post-vaccination, supporting the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in breastfeeding women and passive immunity transfer to infants.

December 2021

Role of Pharmacists in Primary Health Care: Team-Based Approach

A team-based approach to primary health care, involving pharmacists as integral members, enhances patient outcomes and improves healthcare delivery, underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in optimizing patient care and medication management.

December 2021

Finding clues about nephronophthisis in adults

They identify clinical, genetic and histopathological characteristics

December 2021