In long Covid patients, low handgrip strength (HGS), indicative of dynapenia (loss of muscle strength and power), is connected to worse health outcomes, a study finds. The researchers suggest that HGS measurement could be a practical, cost-effective biomarker for functional impairment. This approach could particularly aid lower-income countries, improving early screening and managing long-term Covid patients.
How can regulators prevent cyberattacks like Change Healthcare? : Shots
The US healthcare system remains vulnerable to cyberattacks, with a cautionary tale being the ransomware attack on payments manager Change Healthcare in February 2021. Consequently,
