A recent trial called Advanced Reperfusion Strategies for Refractory Cardiac Arrest, using a life support machine to temporarily take over the functions of the heart and lungs, improved the survival of its first participants who suffered from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.
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Good news about flu
Despite predictions that cases of the seasonal flu and COVID-19 could potentially spike together in a “twindemic,” the 2020-2021 flu season has so far been unusually mild, according to nationwide statistics.
Read More »Wine, cheese and brains
Wine and cheese lovers might be encouraged by the findings of a recent study conducted at Iowa State University connecting these two foods with improved long-term brain health.
Read More »Calder named president of area BJC hospitals
Gina Calder, MPH, FACHE, was recently named by BJC HealthCare as the new president of Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West hospitals, effective Feb. 8.
Read More »Sleeping in may have another benefit for teens: fewer migraines
Several studies have found that later school start times produce both overall health and academic benefits for teens.
Read More »Mindful eating may help break unwanted habits in New Year
Contrary to stress eating – eating compulsively and quickly while feeling distracted – mindful eating is the act of fully focusing on every aspect of your food as you eat.
Read More »UMSL team awarded new funding to combat ‘poly-drug’ overdose crisis
As the drug addiction crisis continues throughout Missouri, the state is set to receive $25 million in funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration in each of the next two years. That total will include nearly $2.8 million for the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
Read More »Wash U study identifies potential early COVID-19 treatment
Wash U. scientists found that fluvoxamine seems to prevent some of the most serious COVID-19 complications and make hospitalization, along with the need for supplemental oxygen, less likely.
Read More »Holiday stress coming from a different source this year
The rush of holiday activities that are an annual source of anxiety for most people – shopping, baking, parties, cleaning, gift-wrapping and more – has been replaced by a different type of stress this year: the fear of getting COVID-19 or giving it to someone you care about.
Read More »Suffering in silence
Nearly two-thirds of Americans age 65 or older who are concerned that they are suffering from depression will not seek treatment for it, according to a new national poll.
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