The surge in respiratory illnesses, from COVID-19 to the flu, has led to a decline in attendance rates, disrupted students’ schedules, and impacted their academic and social lives. Elson Student Health and Wellness has observed an increase in cases since students returned to campus after the winter break. February typically marks the peak month of … Read more
Risks Associated with Arboviral Infections in Rituximab-Treated Patients Patients undergoing rituximab therapy, a monoclonal antibody known for depleting B-cells, face elevated risks of neuroinvasive diseases and mortality when infected with arboviral pathogens. The true incidence of infections and related fatalities may be underestimated due to the challenging and costly molecular testing often necessary for identifying … Read more
Dementia, Cognitive Function, Aging, Medical Science TUESDAY, Dec. 26, 2023 (HealthDay News) — For older adults, negative wealth shock is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and increased risks for dementia, according to a study published online Dec. 26 in JAMA Network Open. Liulu Pan, from the Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, China, and colleagues … Read more
Enlarged lower extremities. What is leg swelling? Leg swelling, also referred to as “lower extremity edema,” occurs when there is an abnormal accumulation of fluids, primarily water, in the legs. This condition, known as edema, can affect one leg or both legs equally. Common among older individuals, leg swelling is painless and manifests as the … Read more