Cart is empty A study of more than 300 older adults experiencing mild cognitive impairment or self-reported memory concerns has found that cognitively enriched tai ji quan, also known as tai chi, was superior to standard tai ji quan or stretching for improving global cognition and reducing walking interference associated with dual tasking.
Teamwork interventions may positively affect hospital climate for nurses but do not improve patient outcomes
A pragmatic controlled trial by a team from Northwestern University has found that interventions to redesign care for hospitalized medical patients helped to improve the perceived level of teamwork from nurses’ perspectives, but did not seem to affect patient outcomes. According to the authors, health care leaders should consider these findings in the context of their improvement priorities before implementing similar interventions. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir not effective for reducing most post-COVID-19 conditions: Study
A trial emulation study of veterans with COVID-19 has found that the use of the antiviral nirmatrelvir–ritonavir was not effective for reducing the risk for many post-COVID-19 conditions, including cardiac, pulmonary, renal, gastrointestinal, neurologic, mental health, musculoskeletal, or endocrine symptoms. Nirmatrelvir–ritonavir was associated only with a reduced risk for combined thromboembolic events. The study is published in Annals of Internal Medicine.
New position paper addresses the ethical concepts related to health as a human right
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has issued a new position paper addressing health as a human right and examining the intersection of human rights, ethical obligations, and health reform in recognizing health as a human right.
Embedded on‐site aged care pharmacists in Australia
A new study by Monash University suggests being on-site and truly embedded within the interprofessional aged care team provides pharmacists greater opportunities to support resident- and system-level improvements in quality use of medications.
HH urged to engage Finance Minister
By LUCY PHIRI
A CONSORTIUM of civil society organisations has appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to engage his Minister of Finance and National Planning Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane to sign the Konkola Copper Mines (KCM)-Vedanta Resources shareholder agreement.
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What is ‘fried rice syndrome’? A microbiologist explains this type of food poisoning—and how to avoid it
A condition dubbed “fried rice syndrome” has caused some panic online in recent days, after the case of a 20-year-old who died in 2008 was resurfaced on TikTok.
Research finds the most sexually adventurous gay and bisexual men are also the most vigilant with HIV prevention
More than a third of gay and bisexual men in New Zealand report recently having group sex and the same proportion say they use drugs to enhance sexual experiences.
Robert Chabinga has committed a crime
By NATION REPORTER
THE Patriotic Front (PF) says suspended Mafinga Member of Parliament Robert Chabinga should stop masquerading as Leader of the Opposition in Parliament because he has not been elected from among the opposition lawmakers.
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Soy expansion in Brazil linked to increase in childhood leukemia deaths
Over the past decades, Brazil has become the world’s leading soybean producer, as well as the leading consumer of pesticides. Despite concerns about potential public health consequences, little is known about the effects of pesticide exposure in the general population.