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Study finds flu, COVID-19 infection temporarily raises risk of heart attack, stroke
A study published Oct. 30 by the American Heart Association found that people have an elevated risk of heart attack and stroke following flu and COVID-19 infection.
AHA video highlights hospital-community partnerships in New Orleans
The AHA collaborated with LCMC Health in New Orleans to spotlight innovative efforts that extend care beyond hospital walls.
FDA sends warning letter to Philips due to quality issues
The Food and Drug Administration sent a warning letter to Philips last month due to quality violations found at three of its medical device facilities earlier this year.
Senate Finance Committee holds nominations hearing for HHS IG, Social Security Deputy Commissioner
The Senate Finance Committee Oct. 29 held a hearing on the nominations of Thomas March Bell to be inspector general of the Department of Health and Human Services, Arjun Mody to be deputy commissioner of Social Security, Jeffrey Goettman to be deputy United States Trade Representative (of Africa, Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Environment, Labor and Industrial Competitiveness), and Julie Callahan to be chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the USTR.
Study: 2024 COVID vaccine protected well against severe illness
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found the updated 2024-2025 COVID vaccines offered 57% protection against hospitalization and death, although their effectiveness lessened over time.
Extended use, reuse of PPE linked to more self-contamination, study finds
A pilot study found self-contamination was less likely with single-use personal protective equipment than with extended use and extended reuse.
Study: C. Diff patients discharged to nursing homes need higher level of care
A study found older, hospitalized patients with Clostridioides difficile infections residing in skilled nursing facilities disproportionately experienced poorer health and economic outcomes.
Extreme heat could increase pregnancy risks, researchers caution
Extreme heat is likely to increase pregnancy risks, according to researchers at Project Heatwave, an initiative seeking to improve research on preventing deaths caused by extreme heat.
American Heart Association: Disruptions to circadian rhythm increase heart disease risk
The American Heart Association released a scientific statement maintaining disruptions to people’s circadian rhythm can increase their risk of cardiovascular disease and other conditions such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.