CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
New Recommendations for REM Sleep Behavior Disorde
New Recommendations for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder

Guide provides treatment recommendations for sleep-related disorder.

September 2023

Link Between Mpox and HIV Suggested by Bradford Hi
Link Between Mpox and HIV Suggested by Bradford Hill Criteria

Scientists apply Bradford Hill criteria, finding a strong association.

September 2023

Exploring the Fascination With Chocolate

The sensory experience of chocolate consumption triggers the release of a fatty film on the tongue, enhancing the pleasurable sensation associated with this indulgence.

September 2023

Carbohydrates and sugary foods can influence poor
Carbohydrates and sugary foods can influence poor oral health

New research on postmenopausal women identifies associations between commonly eaten foods and the diversity and composition of oral bacteria

September 2023

Key Topics Addressed in Cardiovascular Medicine in
Key Topics Addressed in Cardiovascular Medicine in 2022

Cardiorenal disease, heart failure, and the role of SGLT2 inhibitors, sodium, potassium, and diuretic resistance were among the prominent themes explored in cardiovascular medicine in 2022.

September 2023

Postoperative Antibiotic Duration for Complex Appe
Postoperative Antibiotic Duration for Complex Appendicitis Examined

A study comparing 2 days versus 5 days of postoperative intravenous antibiotics for complex appendicitis finds no significant difference in outcomes, suggesting shorter courses may be sufficient.

September 2023

Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of Non-Hospit
Hydroxychloroquine for the Treatment of Non-Hospitalized Adults with COVID-19

HCQ does not improve viral clearance nor reduce the risk of hospitalization

September 2023

Nutritional Supplements for Hair Loss Treatment Ma
Nutritional Supplements for Hair Loss Treatment May Benefit Selected Patients

A study suggests that certain patients may benefit from the use of nutritional supplements for treating hair loss.

September 2023

Preeclampsia Increases Long-term Cardiovascular Ri
Preeclampsia Increases Long-term Cardiovascular Risk After Childbirth

Women who experience preeclampsia during pregnancy face a fourfold increased risk of heart attack in the decade following childbirth, according to a new study.

September 2023

EEG-Based Risk Score for Seizure Probability in Ho
EEG-Based Risk Score for Seizure Probability in Hospitalized Patients

Algorithm assists in selecting anticonvulsant drugs for patients experiencing seizures.

September 2023