White House Says July 4 Vaccination Goal Will Not Be Met
WEDNESDAY, June 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — As vaccination rates among young Americans lag,...
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Geriatrics
Large Increase Seen in U.S. Nursing Home Deaths in 2020
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — There was a 32 percent increase in deaths among...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Coverage in U.S. Highest Among ≥65-Year-Olds
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — COVID-19 vaccine coverage is 80.0 percent among...
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Statins and the Brain: Is There a Risk?
ASPREE post hoc analysis answers some, but not all, questions about statins and cognition Almost a...
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In 11 States, Seniors’ Low Vaccination Rates a ‘Powder Keg’ for New Cases
MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — U.S. health experts warn there is a ticking time...
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Older Age, Black or Hispanic Race Tied to Higher Risk for Colorectal Cancer
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Age and race/ethnicity are independently...
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Statin Use Not Tied to Cognitive Decline, Dementia in Seniors
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Statin therapy seems not to be associated with...
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Preventive Aspirin Use Up for Seniors With Versus Without Diabetes
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Aspirin use for primary prevention of...
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Respiratory Virus Detections Decreased During COVID-19
TUESDAY, June 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Respiratory virus detections decreased during the...
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Certain Antihypertensive Agents May Aid Cognition in Elderly
MONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin...
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U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Challenge to Affordable Care Act
THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The landmark Affordable Care Act, which has...
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Nonsurgical Knee Arthritis Care Varies Geographically
WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Nonsurgical osteoarthritis care is associated...
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Disparities in COVID-19 Vaccination ID’d Among Health Employees
WEDNESDAY, June 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Among health care system employees, there are...
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Many Older Women Not Eligible to Quit Cervical Cancer Screening
TUESDAY, June 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — About two-thirds of older women fail to qualify...
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SARS-CoV-2 Infection Cuts Risk for Reinfection for Up to 10 Months
TUESDAY, June 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The presence of immunoglobulin G (IgG) antibodies...
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AMA: 96 Percent of Physicians Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
TUESDAY, June 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Ninety-six percent of physicians are fully...
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Stressors of Integrating Work, Life Higher for Female Faculty
TUESDAY, June 15, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The stressors of integrating work and life are...
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AMA Plan to Fight Racism Criticized by Some Members
MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — The American Medical Association is facing backlash...
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Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Hospital’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — A lawsuit brought by a group of Houston Methodist...
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Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Shines in Latest Trial
MONDAY, June 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Novavax, a Maryland biotechnology company that has...
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