Despite high overall vaccination rates, unmedicated individuals with mental illness show significantly lower COVID-19 vaccine uptake, signaling the need for targeted health interventions. Study: Mental illness and COVID-19 vaccination: a multinational investigation of observational & register-based data In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers determined the…

People who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 have a significantly lower risk of developing more severe cardiovascular conditions linked to COVID-19 infection, according to a nationwide study at the University of Gothenburg. At the same time, some cardiovascular effects are seen after individual doses of the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine aims to reduce complications…

Elevated serum magnesium levels are strongly linked to higher mortality in sepsis, suggesting a critical role for magnesium in assessing sepsis risk and guiding treatment strategies. Study:  High serum magnesium level is associated with increased mortality in patients with sepsis: an international, multicenter retrospective study. Image Credit: sfam_photo /…