Infusion is a significant course of treatment for Covid-19 positive higher risk individuals.

 

The COVID-19 Treatment Guidelines Panel recommends using Sotrovimab 500 mg as a single intravenous (IV) infusion, administered as soon as possible and within 10 days of symptom onset, to treat nonhospitalized patients (aged ≥12 years and weighing ≥40 kg) with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk.

 

Four anti-Covid products have received Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

The authorized anti-Covid products listed alphabetically are:

Bamlanivimab plus etesevimab: 

• The broad distribution of bamlanivimab plus etesevimab has been paused in the United States because of reduced effectiveness with the Omicron variant.  This regimen is not expected to provide clinical benefit for patients with Omicron infection.

Casirivimab plus imdevimab: 

• The broad distribution of casirivimab plus imdevimab has been paused in the United States because of reduced effectiveness with the Omicron variant.  This regimen is not expected to provide clinical benefit for patients with Omicron infection.

Sotrovimab: 

• Originally identified in 2003 from a survivor of SARS-CoV infection. Sotrovimab retains effective against the Omicron variant.

Tixagevimab plus cilgavimab: 

• These are recombinant human anti-Covid monoclomal antibodiess.  Although available in vitro data suggest that the Omicron variant remains susceptible to this combination, more data are needed to fully assess this regimen when the Omicron variant is circulating at high frequency.

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in American women, killing about one woman every minute. But many still miss or misinterpret the signs. The absence of chest pain can be misleading. It’s true that for women and men, chest pain is the most common heart attack symptom. Other symptoms that aren’t gender-specific include:

• Pain, pressure, squeezing, or tightness in the center of the chest
• Pain or discomfort in one or both arms, or in the back, neck, jaw, or stomach
• Fatigue
• Breaking out in a cold sweat
• A sensation of indigestion or heartburn

Women, however, are more likely than men to experience certain different heart attack symptoms, such as:

• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or vomiting
• Neck, back, arm, or jaw pain or discomfort, including upper-back pressure
• Pressure or pain in the lower chest or upper belly
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting

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Did you know that, of the most common type of stroke, 80 percent are preventable? The good news is that there are a number of easy lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce your risk.

While you may already incorporate some of these into your daily routine, your risk of stroke drops dramatically if you do all five. 

• Walk briskly every day 
• Maintain a healthy weight 
• Avoid cigarette smoke 
• Enjoy alcohol only in moderation 
• Eat as nutritiously as you can 

The more healthful lifestyle factors you can rack up, the lower your risk of stroke. In fact, merely being physically active can cut your stroke risk by up to 30 percent. For every extra serving of fruits or vegetables you have per day, your risk drops by 6 percent.

 

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by Anna Smith, RDN

Gone are the days when fats were frowned upon.  This macronutrient has grown in popularity thanks in part to a good bit of research as well as trending diets like Paleo, Keto, Atkins, and Mediterranean.  Even general healthy eating recommendations set by the National Institute of Health, advise Americans to consume 20-35% of calories from fat.

Choosing healthy sources of dietary fat to include in your diet is beneficial for energy levels, absorption of fat-soluble vitamins (specifically, A, D, E, and K), formation of cell membranes and walls, blood clotting, muscle movement, and even inflammation.

With all these benefits, you may be wondering how to incorporate more healthy fats into your diet.