Newly emerged coronavirus did not spill over from scaly anteaters, researchers say

Mammals known as scaly anteaters are natural hosts of coronaviruses, but are not likely the direct source of the recent outbreak in humans, according to a study published May 14 in the open-access journal PLOS Pathogens by Jinping Chen of the Guangdong Institute of Applied Biological Resources, and colleagues. As noted by the authors, the… Read More: Newly emerged coronavirus did not spill over from scaly anteaters,… »

House panel to hold hearing on VA delay of first EHR go-live

The chair of the House subcommittee charged with legislative oversight of the VA’s Cerner electronic health record implementation is concerned about the agency’s decision to delay the EHR’s initial go-live. “I’m concerned that as we’ve moved closer to the go-live date, we have been told repeatedly that there were no showstoppers in the implementation, that… Read More: House panel to hold hearing on VA delay of first… »

When is blood pressure medication needed

What else do you need to make your decision? Yes You’re right. Drug treatment of hypertension – update search : Rapid Report; Commission A Accessed March 27, Do lifestyle changes lower blood pressure for everyone? What is blood pressure? These medications reduce the workload on your heart and open your blood vessels, causing your heart… Read More: When is blood pressure medication needed »