In this study, statin therapy was associated with lower all-cause mortality in patients who are hyperlipidemic and on dialysis with acute myocardial infarction requiring percutaneous coronary ...

Objective: This study aimed to explore the association between major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicide risk in patients with dementia. Methods: A cohort of 625,218 individuals aged ≥ 40 years with ...

In-hospital mortality was significantly associated with MDR coverage and acute organ dysfunction. Empiric concomitant coverage of methicillin‐resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and ...

Background: Hemodialysis (HD) can significantly lower blood glucose levels, increasing the risk of hypoglycemia. The contributing factors are not fully understood. This study aimed to identify key ...

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have a significant impact on patient care worldwide and have serious implications for the Brazilian healthcare system. Objectives: This study aimed ...

Changes in the vaccine advisory process in the United States have disrupted immunization guidance, which reinforces the need for independent evidence review to inform decisions regarding immunization ...

Introduction Intrapartum-related complications are a leading cause of adverse perinatal outcomes, including stillbirths, neonatal deaths and intrapartum-related neonatal encephalopathy (IP-NE). We ...

Background Atrial fibrillation (AF) is linked to significant morbidity and mortality, with ischaemic stroke being a leading cause of death. Identifying modifiable risk and protective factors may help ...

We performed a meta-analysis and dose-response analysis to explore the relationship between magnesium supplementation and BP in randomized-controlled trials with a duration of ≥4 weeks, using a cubic ...

A single RSV vaccine dose is proving to be a powerful shield for older adults, significantly reducing hospitalizations and severe illness over two consecutive RSV seasons. While protection is ...

In Danish women with a history of ischemic stroke, use of vaginal estradiol tablets was not associated with an increased rate of recurrent ischemic stroke. Results suggest these women may not be so ...

Dr. Steier is a public health scientist who specializes in science communication. The health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says he wants to understand what causes autism. It’s a perfectly laudable ...