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Is Physical Activity Associated with Mortality Risk in Parkinson’s Disease?

In individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD), physical activity (PA) at all intensities was associated with lower all-cause mortality rates, with the greatest reduction seen in individuals who maintained PA before and after PD diagnosis.

Multiple Sclerosis and Immune Response to COVID-19 Vaccination

A large group of patients with multiple sclerosis taking various disease-modifying therapies did not respond uniformly to COVID-19 vaccination.

Social Isolation, Older Adults, and Mortality Post-ICU

Social isolation among older adults admitted to the ICU was associated with worse disability burden and higher one-year mortality rates after critical illness.

Consume Olive Oil, Live Longer

Consuming more olive oil was associated with lower cardiovascular and all-cause mortality. Substituting margarine, butter, mayonnaise, and dairy fat with olive oil also was associated with lower mortality risk.

FDA Modifies Authorizations for COVID-19 Therapeutics

In the face of the omicron onslaught, certain once-reliable monoclonal antibodies are not as effective.

Should the Cath Lab Be Activated?

How should one interpret the ECG in the figure? Should the cardiac cath lab be activated on the basis of this ECG?

Sotrovimab Injection

In vitro neutralization data, artificial intelligence modeling, and anecdotal reports suggest sotrovimab is effective against the omicron variant while the efficacy of other monoclonal antibodies appears to wane.

SARS-CoV-2 as a North American Zoonosis

COVID-19 has become a North American zoonosis endemic in the Northeastern white-tailed deer population. Whether it causes symptomatic infection is unclear, but most infections likely are subclinical, with viral shedding in nasal secretions and feces. Now that infection has become established in this animal group, it likely will spread easily.

Using Honey to Treat Coughs

In a meta-analysis, researchers found honey alleviates cough for patients with upper respiratory infections.

Diet and the Risk of Dementia

This prospective cohort study demonstrated an association between a high inflammatory potential diet and increased risk for incident dementia.