Month: March 2020
Patient’s Survey: 73% with Chronic Illnesses Feel More COVID-19 Risk
In these patient surveys, researchers determined that those with chronic illnesses perceive more COVID-19 risk than other individuals. As the global pandemic continues and its impact increasingly disrupts daily life in the U.S., a new ongoing survey launched this week reveals specific concerns about the novel coronavirus among people livingRead
AANP Launches COVID Guidance Resource for Naturopathic Physicians
The American Association of Naturopathic Physicians has launched a resource guide for COVID-19, which includes naturopathic and lifestyle protocols to support the immune system and mitigate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases. AANP is also accepting information for the guide. Click here for more information.Read more
UPDATED: CPT Medical Services Has Critical COVID-19 Kits Available for Physicians
CPT Medical a surgical pack and kit manufacturing firm based in Greenville, SC, is now shipping nasal wash COVID-19 testing kits that are available throughout the US. With 54,000 test kits in production for allocation to hospitals, nursing homes, and physician’s offices by the end of next week, CPT MedicalRead
From Lancet: Coronavirus Mortality Risk Factors of Adults Hospitalized in Wuhan
Being of an older age, showing signs of sepsis, and having blood clotting issues when admitted to hospital are key risk factors associated with higher risk of death from the new coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a new observational study of 191 patients with confirmed COVID-19 from two hospitals in Wuhan,Read
Median Incubation Time for COVID-19 is 5 days
Median incubation time for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) from exposure to symptoms affirms earlier estimates and supports CDC’s current 14-day quarantine period, says Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health An analysis of publicly available data on infections from the new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that causes the respiratory illness COVID-19 yieldedRead
Hong Kong Sets Best Practices for Preventing Coronavirus Spread in Hospitals
Health systems can protect healthcare workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak when best practices for infection control are diligently applied along with lessons learned from recent outbreaks, according to a study published today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. ResearchersRead
Protein Intake in Women Could Reduce Risk of AFib in Women
Women who ate slightly more than the recommended daily amount of protein were significantly less likely to develop atrial fibrillation (AFib), a dangerous heart rhythm disorder that can lead to stroke and heart failure, when compared with those who consumed less protein, according to research being presented at the AmericanRead
Hinge Health Partners with CVS Health for Pharmacy Benefit Management
After rigorous evaluation, CVS Health selected Hinge Health as part of its Point Solutions Management service to help its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients address a top medical cost driver, musculoskeletal (MSK) care. The decision was made after reviewing Hinge Health’s unmatched track record, product technology, and validated outcomes. PublishedRead
Intermittent Fasting Changes Liver Enzymes
Researchers in Australia have used state-of-the-art analytical tools to understand how intermittent fasting works on liver enzymes to help prevent disease. The findings will help medical scientists working in cancer, cardiovascular and diabetes research develop new interventions to lower disease risk and discover the optimum intervals for fasting. In experimentsRead
New Harvard Egg Study Clarifies Controversy
There is perhaps no other wholesome food that has caused such a scramble among health experts as the egg. Are they healthy? Of course. But how many eggs can one consume to not interfere with heart health. Harvard says one per does not appear to be associated with cardiovascular diseaseRead
