Direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC) are associated with lower risk of osteoporotic fracture compared with warfarin for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). No difference was found…
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Drug use may increase the risk of coronavirus. Here’s how to reduce the harms
People who use illicit drugs, whether they are dependent or use them occasionally, are potentially at increased risk of harm during the coronavirus pandemic. The…
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Maternal obesity may be related to risk for ADHD in children
(HealthDay)—Mothers with a body mass index (BMI) of 25 kg/m² and greater are more likely to see behavioral problems and psychiatric symptoms in their children,…
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Neuroscientists gather new insight about the genetic risk of developing schizophrenia
Past research in the field of neuroscience suggests that specific types of cells can contribute to the development of psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia. However, identifying…
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FDA issues safety alert for COVID-19 risk with fecal transplant
(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a MedWatch Safety Alert on Tuesday about the potential risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission with the use of fecal…
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Coronavirus warning: UK government reveals new risk factor – does this describe you?
The coronavirus may be imperceptible to the eye, but its effects on daily life are manifest, as millions in the country go into self-isolation as…
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Medication treatment may lower risk for opioid overdose death
(HealthDay)—Medication treatment with methadone and buprenorphine is associated with a significantly lower risk for overdose death for people with opioid use disorder (OUD) compared with…
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Covid-19 is out of control? The most important answers to the Corona onset
The number of infections with the novel Virus Covid-19 has increased in Italy over the weekend, clearly. In Europe, the country with 219 Patients is…
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Risk for complications from mesh implant does not diminish
(HealthDay)—Continued surveillance after mesh use in pelvic organ prolapse (POP) repairs is necessary, according to a study published online Feb. 6 in Obstetrics & Gynecology….
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Study finds association between physical activity, lower risk of fracture
Regular physical activity, including lighter intensity activities such as walking, is associated with reduced risk of hip and total fracture in postmenopausal women, according to…
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