Lack of Sleep and Abdominal Fat Accumulation: Insights from Mayo Clinic Study
Lack of sleep combined with free access to food leads to increased calorie consumption and accumulation of unhealthy belly fat, as demonstrated by research from the Mayo Clinic, underscoring the importance of sleep hygiene in weight management and metabolic health.
November 2022
Underreporting of Pandemic-Related Deaths: Global Mortality Estimates
The actual number of deaths from the pandemic may be more than three times higher than reported, underscoring the need for improved surveillance and reporting systems to accurately capture the full extent of COVID-19 mortality worldwide.
November 2022
Sarcopenia and Immunosenescence: Interplay between Muscle Health and Immune Function
Skeletal muscle plays a crucial role in regulating immune function, with sarcopenia and immunosenescence representing interconnected processes that contribute to age-related decline in both muscle health and immune response, highlighting the importance of holistic approaches to healthy aging.
November 2022
Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Common in Parkinson's Disease
Lower urinary tract symptoms are prevalent among patients with Parkinson's disease, highlighting the impact of neurodegenerative disorders on bladder function and the need for comprehensive urological assessment and management.
November 2022
Durability of Anti-Spike Antibodies in Infants: Implications for Maternal Vaccination
Most infants born to COVID-19 vaccinated mothers exhibit persistent anti-spike (anti-S) antibodies at six months, highlighting the potential duration of maternal antibody transfer and passive immunity in newborns, and supporting the benefits of maternal vaccination for infant health.
November 2022
Diagnosis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in Hospitalized Patients: Clinical Challenges
Identifying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in hospitalized patients with manifest illness poses diagnostic challenges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic criteria tailored to the inpatient setting to facilitate timely diagnosis and management of SLE-related complications.
November 2022
Peripubertal Stress, Weight, and Social Anxiety: Implications for Adolescent Health
Peripubertal stress contributes to adipose tissue accumulation and reduces sociability, highlighting the complex interplay between stress, weight regulation, and mental health outcomes in early adolescence and underscoring the need for comprehensive support interventions for vulnerable youth.
November 2022
Colon Involvement in Necrotizing Pancreatitis: Incidence and Clinical Impact
The incidence of colonic involvement in necrotizing pancreatitis is evaluated in a large patient series, elucidating its prevalence and impact on clinical outcomes, with implications for the management of patients with severe acute pancreatitis.
October 2022
Mental Health of ICU Staff During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact of Caseload
ICU staff experience an increase in poor mental health outcomes during periods of peak caseload, underscoring the importance of mental health support and resources for healthcare workers during public health emergencies such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
October 2022
