CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Risk: Dose-Dependen
Retinopathy and Cardiovascular Risk: Dose-Dependent Relationship

Severity of retinopathy shows a dose-dependent relationship with all-cause mortality, emphasizing the prognostic significance of retinal microvascular changes and their association with systemic vascular health outcomes.

December 2021

Thrombosis Risk in COVID-19 and Vaccination: Compa
Thrombosis Risk in COVID-19 and Vaccination: Comparative Assessment

Comparative analysis reveals a higher risk of thrombosis associated with COVID-19 infection than with COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the importance of vaccination in mitigating the risk of severe thrombotic events and preventing COVID-19-related complications.

December 2021

Child abuse and mortality in young adults
Child abuse and mortality in young adults

Evaluation of the causes of mortality of adolescents and young adults exposed to child abuse

December 2021

Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy in Adolescents: Clinical T
Pfizer Vaccine Efficacy in Adolescents: Clinical Trial Results

Positive results of the Pfizer vaccine in adolescents aged 12 to 15 years are announced, demonstrating high efficacy in preventing COVID-19 infection and supporting vaccination recommendations for this age group.

December 2021

Double Masking for COVID-19 Prevention: Enhanced F
Double Masking for COVID-19 Prevention: Enhanced Filtration Efficiency

Adjusted filtration efficiency of double masking during the COVID-19 pandemic is explored, providing insights into the effectiveness of layered mask strategies in mitigating viral transmission risks and informing public health recommendations for respiratory protection.

December 2021

Invasive bacterial infections in afebrile infants

Determination of the prevalence of bacteremia associated with otitis media in afebrile infants less than 90 days of age

December 2021

Impact of vaccination on SARS-CoV-2 cases in the c
Impact of vaccination on SARS-CoV-2 cases in the community

Significantly reduced new SARS-CoV-2 infections in this large community surveillance study

December 2021

Chronic Pain after Inguinal Hernia Repair: Incidence and Predictors

Incidence of chronic pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair is investigated, with identification of predictors for persistent pain, informing perioperative management strategies and patient counseling for hernia surgery outcomes.

December 2021

Fibrotic lung diseases

Pulmonary fibrosis is a pathological process that has multiple underlying causes.

November 2021

AstraZeneca Vaccine: Single Dose Efficacy and Opti
AstraZeneca Vaccine: Single Dose Efficacy and Optimal Interval Timing

A single dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine shows 76.0% efficacy for up to 90 days, with delayed booster dose administration at 12 weeks associated with substantially higher efficacy (81.3%), informing vaccination strategies and dose scheduling recommendations.

November 2021