Those with chronic diseases like diabetes not only suffer from the diseases themselves - but as we have observed recently with COVID-19 - they are also more susceptible to serious illness from other conditions and diseases. Finding effective ways for physicians to prevent and manage these diseases therefore remains critical. A new study … [Read more...]
New Data on Benefits of Cinnamon in Prediabetes
Data Show Hydroxychloroquine Reduces Fetal Heart Block Occurrence
Few drugs have received as much media attention in recent years as hydroxychloroquine. Though used clinically for years and for several different conditions, there has been heated debate amongst physicians and other healthcare providers about the safety and efficacy of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19. One major concern amongst skeptics has been the … [Read more...]
New Information on How Social Determinants of Health Impact Stroke Risk
Social determinants of health are regularly explored as a means for elucidating the complex contributions to disease and mortality. New research aimed at understanding how social determinants of health may help to predict stroke risk has revealed that social determinants of health may be particularly important in adults under the age of 75. The … [Read more...]
Protecting Healthcare Workers: New Data on Mask Wearing
Mask wearing has been on the rise in recent months as experts have stated that masks provide a critical barrier that can help prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2. While at the start of the pandemic, there were concerns that physicians and healthcare workers did not have access to enough personal protective equipment (PPE), the potential impact of such … [Read more...]
Use of Antibiotics with Potential for Resistance is on the Rise
Concern over antibiotic resistance has risen in recent years. Given the enormous potential for bacteria to evolve and our significant reliance on antibiotics to combat infection and maintain health, researchers and hospital physicians have led efforts to refrain from unnecessarily using antibiotics that have a high potential for resistance. As part … [Read more...]