CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Empty a public toilet?
Empty a public toilet?

Study explores shock power to test risk of COVID-19 transmission

December 2021

CDC admits airborne transmission of SARS-COV2
CDC admits airborne transmission of SARS-COV2

Scientific summary: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2

December 2021

Strengthening interpersonal relationships
Strengthening interpersonal relationships

Supportive interventions, such as group meetings and family sessions

December 2021

Gabapentinoids for Pruritus in Older Adults: Derma
Gabapentinoids for Pruritus in Older Adults: Dermatological Applications

Gabapentin and pregabalin show effectiveness in treating chronic pruritus of neuropathic origin, gaining popularity in dermatological practice for managing cutaneous symptoms in older adults, underscoring their therapeutic potential beyond traditional antiepileptic indications.

December 2021

Microbial Keratitis: Addressing the Growing Concer
Microbial Keratitis: Addressing the Growing Concerns in Contact Lens Wearers

Increasing use of contact lenses in children raises concerns about microbial keratitis, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures and vigilant eye care practices to minimize the risk of sight-threatening corneal infections.

December 2021

FDA and CDC Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
FDA and CDC Pause Use of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine: Safety Concerns

Following reports of rare blood clotting events, the FDA and CDC recommend a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, highlighting the importance of post-authorization safety monitoring and rapid response to vaccine-related adverse events.

December 2021

Reduce CV risk more than blood pressure
Reduce CV risk more than blood pressure

Primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular diseases at different blood pressure levels: a meta-analysis of data at the individual participant level

December 2021

Pregnancy and Kidney Stone Risk: Postpartum Persis
Pregnancy and Kidney Stone Risk: Postpartum Persistence

Pregnancy increases the risk of kidney stones, with elevated risk persisting up to a year after giving birth, highlighting the need for targeted preventive interventions and postpartum monitoring in at-risk populations.

December 2021

When to use drugs for mild arterial hypertension?
When to use drugs for mild arterial hypertension?

If mildly high blood pressure doesn't respond to lifestyle change, medications may help

December 2021

Triple vs. Double Inhalation Therapy in Moderate to Severe Asthma: Comparative Efficacy and Safety

Triple therapy is associated with fewer severe exacerbations compared to double inhalation therapy in patients with moderate to severe asthma, supporting the use of combination therapy for optimized asthma control and reduced disease burden.

December 2021