The link between adenovirus vector vaccines, blood clotting, and low platelets.The World Health Organization (WHO) lists about 180 COVID-19 vaccines that have been developed or are being developed around the world. Each vaccine uses a slightly different approach to initiate the immune response to recognize and fight SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.Vaccine technologies are grouped into five main types:DNA-Based or RNA-Based (i.e. … [Read more...]
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8 Strategies for Managing Stress in the Workplace
Feeling overwhelmed, nervous, or hopeless? Have low energy, headaches, stomach problems, muscle tension, or insomnia? If this is you, read on for the top strategies for managing stress in the workplace. April is Stress Awareness Month. But if you’re like me, you probably don’t need a reminder to be “aware” of stress. Perhaps it’s something you experience quite often – dare I say, even on a daily basis. Statistics show that 77% of Americans regularly experience physical … [Read more...]
March 2021: Trending Health News
Trending health news for March 2021New SARS-CoV-2 Variants: How Can Vaccines be Adapted?While data suggest that most COVID-19 vaccines might hold up reasonably well against B.1.1.7 (first identified in the United Kingdom), the B.1.351 variant (first identified in South Africa) is causing significant concern. When it comes to this variant, vaccine efficacy is lower, in some instances quite dramatically so. Read more...COVID Patients Face Higher Risk for StrokeA … [Read more...]
Proning COVID-19 Patients & The Critical Need for Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation during and after COVID-19 hospitalization is a key component in the continuum of care.Though the benefits of proning far outweigh the risks, placing patients in this position may put them at risk for complications such as pressure injuries, airway complications, facial injuries, peripheral nerve injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, and cognitive impairment. In fact, affected patients may have long-lasting impediments towards functional recovery without … [Read more...]
Proning in COVID-19 Patients: The Benefits and Risks
A facedown fight against COVID-19.Since the novel COVID-19 virus first emerged, healthcare practitioners have been searching for anything in hopes that it would help improve patient outcomes. In March 2020, little was known about the efficacy of pharmaceuticals let alone any other viable treatment options. Fast forward to today, we have enough peer-reviewed evidence to support several therapies. In fact, healthcare workers and clinical researchers have a lot to be … [Read more...]
These 3 Factors Impact COVID-19 Vaccine Antibody Response
Recent study suggests three factors inhibit the immune response after COVID-19 vaccination.While the COVID-19 vaccines are the world’s first mRNA vaccines, they still work similarly to other vaccines in that they elicit an immune response leading to protection. Now, new research suggests three factors may inhibit this immune response.The study specifically pertains to the Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine. The participants included a total of 248 healthcare workers … [Read more...]
Burnout in Healthcare Workers
Feeling tired, frustrated, or stressed? You’re not alone! A new study from The Lancet shows the COVID-19 pandemic has increased burnout in healthcare workers.Burnout in healthcare workers has been an issue since well before the COVID-19 pandemic; however, it is far more prevalent now. Since COVID-19 emerged, healthcare professionals have continued to provide care for patients despite exhaustion, personal risk of infection, fear of transmission to family members, … [Read more...]
February 2021: Trending Health News
Trending health news for February 2021Some COVID-19 Patients have a Higher Risk of BleedingExcessive blood clotting with thrombotic arterial and venous occlusions is a recognized feature of severe COVID-19. But a new study suggests that some hospitalized patients may also be vulnerable to bleeding, which is associated with an increased risk of death. Read more... Neuromuscular Training in Cardiac Rehabilitation Improves Quality of Life in Heart Attack … [Read more...]
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