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RSV Vaccines Validated: Cuts Hospitalizations, ICU Admissions

New research highlights the significant impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccines in reducing severe respiratory illness among older adults, a group disproportionately affected by RSV.

Poor Sleep Doubles Cognitive Decline Risk

A recent study highlights how sleep disturbances, especially daytime dysfunction, excessive sleepiness and lower enthusiasm, may significantly increase the risk of motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome in older adults.

FDA nod for Johnson & Johnson’s atrial fibrillation device

Johnson & Johnson MedTech has received FDA approval for its device for drug-refractory paroxysmal atrial fibrillation.

Myocarditis Following COVID-19 Recovery

Research has revealed that myocarditis is a significant consequence of COVID-19, with over half of recovered patients showing cardiac injury through cardiac magnetic resonance imaging

Semaglutide Compounding Safety Concerns: 10 Deaths Reported

Semaglutide, a drug widely used for the management of type 2 diabetes and weight loss, has been linked to a concerning rise in fatalities, prompting a warning from the CEO of Novo Nordisk, the drug’s manufacturer.

Optimising Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer

Androgen deprivation therapy has been the cornerstone of treatment for advanced castration-sensitive prostate cancer for over fifty years.

Distinct COVID-19 Clinical Phenotypes Identified in Hospitalised Children

New research identifies six clinical phenotypes in young COVID-19 patients, offering insights for personalised paediatric care.

Higher White-Matter Volume Linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment

MRI has shown that increases in the white matter of the brain and ventricle volume may be risk factors for the progression of mild cognitive impairment.

The Link Between Childhood Attention Issues, Genetics and Psychosis

Childhood attention issues, when combined with genetic predispositions, significantly increase the likelihood of experiencing psychotic-like symptoms in adolescence

Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Increased Risk of Anaemia in Older Adults

A recent population-based cohort study from Denmark has found that low-dose aspirin (LDA) is significantly associated with an increased risk of anemia in older adults.