CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
Stress Reduction in Atrial Fibrillation Management
Stress Reduction in Atrial Fibrillation Management: Clinical Considerations

Stress plays a bidirectional role in atrial fibrillation (AFib), exacerbating AFib episodes and contributing to mental health problems in affected individuals, highlighting the importance of stress management strategies in comprehensive AFib care.

September 2022

Addison's Disease: Rare Autoimmune Disorder with Late Diagnosis Challenges

Addison's disease, a rare autoimmune disorder primarily affecting the adrenal glands, poses diagnostic challenges due to its heterogeneous presentation and late diagnosis, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and early detection strategies.

September 2022

WHO Outlook on Ending the Acute Phase of the Pande
WHO Outlook on Ending the Acute Phase of the Pandemic

The WHO considers it feasible to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022 but emphasizes the importance of continued vigilance, vaccination efforts, and public health measures to prevent resurgence and control the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

September 2022

Ambient Air Pollution and Psoriasis Outbreak: Envi
Ambient Air Pollution and Psoriasis Outbreak: Environmental Risk Factors

Exposure to ambient air pollution is associated with an increased risk of psoriasis outbreak, particularly among vulnerable populations, highlighting the environmental determinants of inflammatory skin diseases and the importance of pollution control measures in public health interventions.

September 2022

Emergency Action Planning in Sports: FIFA's Set-Piece Approach for Soccer Field Emergencies

The FIFA Emergency Action Planning (PEAP) poster provides a comprehensive set-piece approach for medical teams managing emergencies on the soccer field, facilitating timely and effective interventions to optimize player safety and minimize the risk of adverse outcomes during sporting events.

September 2022

Airborne Transmission Risk of COVID-19: Practical
Airborne Transmission Risk of COVID-19: Practical Indicators and Mitigation Strategies

Practical indicators of airborne transmission risk in shared indoor environments provide valuable insights for implementing effective mitigation strategies to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect public health in community settings.

September 2022

Fecal Immunochemical Test for Colorectal Cancer: D
Fecal Immunochemical Test for Colorectal Cancer: Diagnostic Utility in Symptomatic Patients

The fecal immunochemical test may adequately exclude colorectal cancer in symptomatic patients, offering a non-invasive and cost-effective screening option for early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer.

September 2022

Reduced Severity of COVID-19 in Fully Vaccinated I
Reduced Severity of COVID-19 in Fully Vaccinated Individuals: Comparative Analysis

COVID-19 is less severe in fully vaccinated individuals, with lower rates of mechanical ventilation and death observed among vaccinated compared to unvaccinated individuals, underscoring the protective efficacy of vaccination against severe disease outcomes in coronavirus infection.

September 2022

Global Burden of Mental Illness: Emerging Recognit
Global Burden of Mental Illness: Emerging Recognition as Leading Causes of Disease

Mental disorders are increasingly recognized as leading causes of the global burden of disease, underscoring the importance of prioritizing mental health initiatives and interventions to address this growing public health challenge.

September 2022

Human Challenge Study with SARS-CoV-2: Exploring I
Human Challenge Study with SARS-CoV-2: Exploring Infection Dynamics

The first human challenge study with SARS-CoV-2 investigates the effects of viral infection in volunteers, providing valuable insights into the pathophysiology, immune response, and clinical manifestations of COVID-19, and facilitating the development of novel therapeutics and vaccines.

September 2022