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A healthy lifestyle key to mitigating long COVID
In a study assessing the correlation between modifiable lifestyle factors and post-COVID-19 outcomes, the risk of post-COVID-19 multisystem sequelae, death, and hospitalization decreased across healthy lifestyle categories during both the acute and post-acute phases of infection.
A healthy lifestyle key to mitigating long COVID
30 Aug 2024
Dad’s preconception HBV infection tied to baby’s heart defects
A preconception history of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection among fathers carries an increased risk of congenital heart disease (CHD) in offspring, as shown in a study.
Dad’s preconception HBV infection tied to baby’s heart defects
28 Aug 2024
Spirulina dietary supplement beneficial for COVID-19?
Supplementing standard COVID-19 treatment with Spirulina – a nutrient-rich superfood – may improve recovery and reduce mortality in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, a study from Iran suggests.
Spirulina dietary supplement beneficial for COVID-19?
26 Aug 2024
Simple tests predict liver stiffness in people living with HIV, liver disease
A recent study has noted the excellent specificity and negative predictive value of FIB-4 and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) fibrosis score (NFS) in diagnosing advanced fibrosis (AF, bridging fibrosis or cirrhosis) among people living with HIV (PWH).
Simple tests predict liver stiffness in people living with HIV, liver disease
22 Aug 2024
Does obesity raise mortality risk in COVID-19 patients?
Obesity does not appear to elevate the risk of death in critically ill patients with COVID-19, results of a study have shown. In addition, patients with BMI <25 kg/m2 have a higher rate of mortality than those with greater BMI levels.