CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Seizure Prevention After Stroke
Seizure Prevention After Stroke

Highlighting the importance of trials and interventions to prevent seizures in patients with a history of stroke.

May 2024

Observing World Mental Health Day
Observing World Mental Health Day

Pan American Health Organization's theme for 2023 emphasizes celebrating mental health as a universal human right.

May 2024

CDC Recommendation for Post-Sexual Exposure Prophy
CDC Recommendation for Post-Sexual Exposure Prophylaxis

Proposal for CDC recommendation of antibiotic use after sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

May 2024

Impact of Support Teams on Central Line Insertion

Reduced bloodstream infections associated with central lines underscore the importance of support teams in improving patient care and outcomes.

May 2024

Alleviating Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms with Amitriptyline

Outpatient clinic findings suggest amitriptyline may effectively alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.

May 2024

Integration of Intuition and Clinical Reasoning by Nurses

Nurses prefer integrating intuition with clinical reasoning over relying solely on standard assessment tools, as revealed by a recent study highlighting their decision-making process.

May 2024

Promoting Brain Health Across the Lifespan
Promoting Brain Health Across the Lifespan

Recommendations from the expert panel of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatry for maintaining brain health throughout life.

May 2024

Redefining Prevention and Management of Cardiovasc
Redefining Prevention and Management of Cardiovascular Risk

American Heart Association adopts a new approach focused on the interactions between obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular disease.

May 2024

Deaths from Obesity-Related Cardiovascular Disease
Deaths from Obesity-Related Cardiovascular Diseases Tripled

The article highlights a concerning trend wherein deaths from obesity-related cardiovascular diseases have tripled, with ischemic heart disease being the most common primary cause of death, emphasizing the urgent need for preventive measures and interventions.

May 2024

FDA Approval of Updated Novarax Vaccine
FDA Approval of Updated Novarax Vaccine

Authorization of an updated Novarax vaccine for individuals aged 12 and older, featuring modifications to include spike protein from the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant lineage XBB.1.5.

May 2024