CURATED HEALTH UPDATES
WHO Global Report on High Blood Pressure
WHO Global Report on High Blood Pressure

The World Health Organization provides a comprehensive report detailing the global impact of high blood pressure and strategies to mitigate its devastating effects.

May 2024

FDA Evaluation of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines
FDA Evaluation of Updated COVID-19 Vaccines

The FDA evaluates updated monovalent vaccines for COVID-19, specifically for the Pfizer and Moderna mRNA vaccines, considering the prevalence of the most recent variant.

May 2024

Vaping and E-Cigarettes Linked to Asthma Risk

The use of electronic cigarettes has been significantly associated with an increased risk of asthma.

May 2024

Shedding Light on Food Addiction
Shedding Light on Food Addiction

Identification of certain foods as potentially addictive prompts reevaluation and stimulates further research.

May 2024

Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Ad
Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Asymptomatic Adults

Discussion on the importance of screening for colorectal cancer in asymptomatic adults, emphasizing the need to consider factors such as age, comorbidities, and diagnostic criteria to optimize screening strategies.

May 2024

Correlation between Pyuria and Bacteriuria

Pyuria alone lacks diagnostic accuracy for predicting bacteriuria.

May 2024

Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy and Health
Premenopausal Bilateral Oophorectomy and Health

Early bilateral oophorectomy, with or without hysterectomy, is likely to accelerate the aging process and contribute to various health problems in premenopausal women.

May 2024

Seizure Prevention After Stroke
Seizure Prevention After Stroke

Highlighting the importance of trials and interventions to prevent seizures in patients with a history of stroke.

May 2024

Observing World Mental Health Day
Observing World Mental Health Day

Pan American Health Organization's theme for 2023 emphasizes celebrating mental health as a universal human right.

May 2024

CDC Recommendation for Post-Sexual Exposure Prophy
CDC Recommendation for Post-Sexual Exposure Prophylaxis

Proposal for CDC recommendation of antibiotic use after sexual intercourse to prevent sexually transmitted infections.

May 2024