CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Social Determinants of Health and Outcomes in the
Social Determinants of Health and Outcomes in the COVID19 Pandemic

Largest US state-by-state analysis of COVID-19 impact reveals driving forces behind variations in health, education and economic performance

December 2023

Poor Diet Linked to Majority of Type 2 Diabetes Ca
Poor Diet Linked to Majority of Type 2 Diabetes Cases

Study Estimates High Proportion of Type 2 Diabetes Cases Associated with Dietary Choices.

December 2023

Glycemic Control and Risk of Dementia in Type 2 Di
Glycemic Control and Risk of Dementia in Type 2 Diabetes

Supporting common clinical guideline recommendations for relaxed glycemic goals in older people may reduce the risk of dementia in individuals with type 2 diabetes. This highlights the importance of individualized treatment approaches in managing diabetes-related complications, including cognitive decline.

December 2023

Cranberry Products Effective in Preventing Urinary
Cranberry Products Effective in Preventing Urinary Tract Infections in Women

Study Highlights Effectiveness of Cranberry Products in UTI Prevention.

December 2023

Bariatric Surgery Emerges as Top Treatment for Met
Bariatric Surgery Emerges as Top Treatment for Metabolic Liver Disease

Surgery Outperforms Medications and Lifestyle Interventions in Treating Advanced Liver Disease.

December 2023

Post-COVID-19 Cognitive Deficits Examined in Hospi
Post-COVID-19 Cognitive Deficits Examined in Hospitalized Patients

A study investigates the multivariate profile and acute phase correlates of cognitive deficits in a cohort of patients hospitalized for COVID-19. Understanding the cognitive sequelae of COVID-19 can inform post-acute care strategies for affected individuals.

December 2023

FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine for Older Adults
FDA Approves First RSV Vaccine for Older Adults

New Vaccine Approved for Prevention of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Population.

December 2023

Vaginal Swab versus Urine for the Detection of Chl
Vaginal Swab versus Urine for the Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Trichomonas vaginalis

Vaginal swabs are the optimal specimen type for women undergoing testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and/or trichomoniasis.

December 2023

Alarming Increase in Teen Suicide Rates Across the
Alarming Increase in Teen Suicide Rates Across the US

Study Identifies Social Media and School Stress as Key Factors Driving Rising Teen Suicide Rates.

December 2023

Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders

Review that focuses predominantly on borderline personality disorder and addresses the different classifications in current manuals.

December 2023