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No association seen for statin use versus nonuse with dementia, MCI, or changes in cognitive function over time

However, positive airway pressure therapy tied to lower rates of infection

Findings seen in a large study of veterans undergoing diagnostic colonoscopy

Faster progression to extubation does not increase risk for reintubation or other adverse events

External validation study shows poor performance for proprietary sepsis prediction model in hospitalized patients

AAD survey revealed that 49 percent of respondents were more worried about avoiding sunburn than preventing skin cancer

Monthly antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections decreased 79 percent during pandemic period

Among those with diabetes, likelihood of using aspirin did not differ for older versus younger (60 to 69 years) age categories

No significant decreases seen in any sperm parameters following two doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine

Standardized office BP measurement preferred for management of high BP, with target of <120 mm Hg for systolic BP

Screening for obstructive sleep apnea recommended for those with resistant/poorly controlled HTN, pulmonary HTN, recurrent a-fib

Case series describes seven cases in males younger than 40 years; all patients' symptoms were resolved by the time of hospital discharge

Significant variation observed for risk for developing end-stage kidney disease according to etiology of nephrotic syndrome

Complete response rate improved compared with conventional external beam radiotherapy

Memory recall better for up to three years with blood-brain barrier-crossing renin-angiotensin drugs versus nonpenetrant counterparts

Variation seen by single year of age, including lower incidence of acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Blacks, especially at 1 to 7, 16 to 20 years

Because no single screening strategy can detect all conditions associated with SCA, CPR training in the community is important

Lower 30-day mortality seen in hospitalized adults, including those admitted to ICU, requiring mechanical ventilation

Risk factors include type 1 diabetes, cardiac and circulatory congenital anomalies, and obesity, as well as prematurity

Four biologically and clinically meaningful endotypes identified; asthma risk higher for endotype B compared with endotype A

In states where vaccination rates are low, seniors who have not gotten a shot pose a public health risk as social-distancing restrictions are stripped away

Rate of early preterm births lower with 1,000 mg versus 200 mg per day; greater effect seen for women with low DHA status at baseline

While periodic, localized blood shortages are not uncommon, this shortage is 'unprecedented in its scope'

At least 12 people were exposed to the dog, which was among 33 dogs and one cat that arrived in Chicago from Azerbaijan

Fans will not be allowed to cheer, must wear masks, and are being told to go straight home afterward

Increases seen for hospital admission, mortality, need for diagnostic medical tests occurring 30+ days after positive COVID-19 test

However, pandemic also tied to decrease in substance use among both boys and girls

Benefits of improved air quality and reduced smoking have not been equally distributed according to socioeconomic status

Authors say there is need for increased attention to paternal mental health during infant NICU stay and after discharge to home

Headache pain, most bothersome symptom resolved more quickly with IV infusion of eptinezumab versus placebo during migraine attack

Among individuals with versus without known HIV infection, sudden cardiac death due to occult drug overdose was more common

Receipt of vaccine highest for women aged 35 to 49 years and for Asian and White versus Hispanic and Black women

28.1 percent of apps provided no privacy policies; 47 percent of user data transmission complied with privacy policy

Oral medications patients take when symptoms first appear are being tested, but initial results are not expected for several months

Nonlisted patients disproportionally African American, lack commercial insurance, or reside in lower-income communities

Aziyo Biologics recalling 154 containers of the bone putty that includes human cells and is used in a range of orthopedic procedures

Small increased risk for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura seen after first dose with estimated incidence of 1.13 cases per 100,000 doses

Decision is nonbinding and each EU nation can decide how to regulate visitors

Having both conditions poses greater risk than either condition alone

Company's decision means there is one less option in a limited number of approved chemotherapies

But having this discussion is associated with more weight loss and higher odds of bariatric surgery

High caffeine intake not associated with increased risk for higher IOP or glaucoma, overall; among those with genetic risk, caffeine consumption increases risk of glaucoma

Mutations identified in TP73 in ALS patients; mutations caused abnormal differentiation, apoptosis in myoblast differentiation assay

At six months, no reduction seen in death, severe disability or worse for those managed with hypothermia versus normothermia

Surface area of 25 cm² or more, involvement of three or more locations linked to increased risk

Hospitals' need for blood on the rise as they deal with many patients who delayed care due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Experts say it is crucial to accelerate the vaccine rollout for the Olympics to be safe

Vaccine's efficacy is the lowest reported so far by a COVID-19 vaccine maker

Ruling did not address whether the Obama-era law can continue without a provision that requires Americans obtain insurance or pay a penalty

It is not clear yet whether, or when, booster shots might be necessary

Spending exceeded $5,000 for 17.1 percent of episodes and exceeded $10,000 for 1 percent of episodes

Rate of drowning higher among American Indian/Alaska Natives and Black persons than all other racial/ethnic groups

Findings despite surgery success in aiding pain, physical performance

Those with past-year methamphetamine use also more likely to have each combination of paired outcomes or all three outcomes

Combination of diets shows reductions in cardiac biomarkers for injury and strain, while DASH diet alone cuts inflammation

African American, Hispanic American race/ethnicity associated with greater disability, symptom severity in multiple sclerosis

Adjuvant RT versus early salvage RT may lower the risk for all-cause mortality in men with adverse pathology at radical prostatectomy

About half of patients receive one or more routine tests before lumpectomy, laparoscopic cholecystectomy, or inguinal hernia repair

Significant reductions seen in risks for atrial fibrillation, stroke with guideline-adherent physical activity assessed with accelerometer

Survival advantage greatest for diagnosis at age 35 through 39 years with stage I or II disease versus diagnosis at age 51 to 55 years

The variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was identified in India in December and had been detected in 54 countries by June

The United States has yet to say when it will reciprocally lift its ban on EU travelers

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an immediate end to all state-mandated restrictions in all commercial and social settings

Data show StrataGraft helps reduce the amount of healthy skin needed for grafting

At MetroHealth System, probability of vaccination up for employees older than 44 years, men, Whites, and Asians

Individuals undergoing RYGB or sleeve gastrectomy lost up to 20 percent of their initial BMI; many had remission from T2DM, HTN, hyperlipidemia

Hazard ratio increased for overweight, obese class 1, obese class 2/3 compared with those with BMI <25.0 kg/m²

Persisting symptoms lasting longer than typical time frame may be due to interaction of postinjury symptoms with biopsychosocial factors

Strategies that improve cardiovascular health may also improve outcomes for people following COVID-19

Greater use of nonsurgical care associated with lower rates of total knee arthroplasty

Nine seropositive blood specimens ID'd from Jan. 2 to March 19, 2020; seven prior to first confirmed cases in five states

Odds up for any difficulty paying medical bills, inability to pay bills, cost-related meds nonadherence, food insecurity with ASCVD versus cancer

Since COVID-19, faculty more likely to consider leaving, reducing employment, especially female faculty members

However, reopening does not mean the pandemic is over, and some public health measures will still be in place for 'mega events'

Those with MHO had increased rates of diabetes, ASCVD, heart failure versus metabolically healthy without obesity

Incidence was higher in Black, Hispanic or Latino, and Asian or Pacific Islander persons versus Whites

But few kidney transplant recipients develop anti-spike SARS-CoV-2 antibodies after second mRNA vaccine dose

From wave 1 to 4 of PATH, <5 percent decrease seen in cigarette use and 0.5 percent increase found in e-cigarette use

Biggest, latest COVID-19 surge did not show declines in stroke, heart attack presentation as seen early in the pandemic

ADHD medications may moderate the association between externalizing symptoms and risk for suicidality in children

However, admission rate decreased during same period; admission was least likely for uninsured patients

Assess and prescribe physical activity for all patients, including those with elevated BP, cholesterol who are at mild-moderate risk

Sex differences seen in sensitive windows, with highest risk for asthma seen for females exposed to higher levels of UFPs in late pregnancy

Findings seen among teens followed for 10 years into early adulthood

Survival improved across calendar periods for all age groups except for patients aged ≥70 years

There were 1,226 cases of polio worldwide in 2020, compared with 138 in 2018

Disparities greater in nonurban areas; in both urban and rural areas, tracts with more uninsured people and a larger proportion of American Indians were farther from stroke centers

After backlash from major hospital and doctor groups, company has put new policy about reimbursement for nonurgent care on hold

In phase 2 trial, 25 percent nitrous oxide comparable to 50 percent nitrous oxide for reducing symptoms, but with fewer adverse effects

Three- and five-year overall survival similar with allogeneic or autologous HSCT, but transplant-related mortality higher with allogeneic HSCT

Lower rate ratios for COVID-19 cases, ED visits, hospital admission, and deaths comparing oldest age group with younger adults

Factors that contribute to disparities include racism, socioeconomic status and insurance status, geographic disparities

Symptoms with the highest prevalence included anosmia, weakness, fatigue, dysgeusia, myalgia, and depression

After a long period of progress, glycemic and blood pressure control declined while lipid control plateaued in adults with diabetes

Nearly 25,000 workers met Monday's deadline to be fully immunized, but 178 failed to do so and were suspended

At a minimum, law enforcement and policymakers should classify neck restraints as a form of deadly force

No illnesses related to the recalled products have been reported, according to the company

Child drownings remain the leading cause of unintentional death among U.S. children ages 1 to 4

First 200 million doses will be sent out this year, with 300 million more shared in the first half of next year

Five-year mortality did not differ for adults aged ≥70 years and <70 years after adjustment for relevant confounders

Studies examine benefits of fetoscopic endoluminal tracheal occlusion for severe, moderate left diaphragmatic hernia

Women in highest quintile of inflammatory score of the diet had significantly increased risk, especially premenopausal women

Objective response seen in 37.1 percent of patients with previously treated KRAS p.G12C-mutated non-small cell lung cancer

Decision-analytic model shows selective second-opinion strategy could increase diagnostic accuracy, decrease population-level costs

Rate of symptomatic remission at week 6 similar for Mediterranean diet, specific carbohydrate diet in randomized trial

Rate of incident AF over 12 months higher with implant versus usual care with external cardiac monitoring in patients with ischemic stroke

Assembly's 193 member nations commit to efforts such as reducing annual new HIV infections, annual AIDS-related deaths

Research into extending the shelf life of the one-dose vaccine is ongoing

Japan, France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Switzerland, Canada, and Mexico no longer in the 'Do Not Travel' category

However, vaccines do appear to work well against this variant of the coronavirus

Barriers to health care access linked to increased odds of suboptimal physician skin examination adherence

Highest increased risk for developing Parkinson disease seen among those with knee or hip osteoarthritis

Systematic review and meta-analysis show improvement in functional balance and dynamic balance among children with cerebral palsy

During luteal phase, moderate and heavy drinking are associated with reduction in fecundability versus no alcohol intake

Difference increased in age-adjusted mortality rates between large metropolitan areas, rural areas from 1999 to 2019

Symptomatic and asymptomatic infection reduced by 81 percent after partial vaccination and by 91 percent after full vaccination

Hazard ratio for in-hospital mortality 2.21 for minority patients after adjustment for injury type, probability of survival, operative status

Idea backed by more than 60 countries, including the United States

So far, just over 222 million vaccines have been given in India; less than 5 percent of its population has been fully vaccinated

Estimated DFS rate 77.3 and 68.1 percent at 24 months with pembrolizumab versus placebo; benefit consistent across subgroups

However, prospective modeling using electronic medical records suggests a birth volume surge will occur in summer 2021

69 of 78 participants on treatment for hypertension stopped all or some antihypertensive and diuretic meds

Anti-TNFα recommended over no treatment for induction and maintenance of remission for adult outpatients

Dementia risk increased more than sixfold for older adults with T1D who experienced severe episodes of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

Authors say patients with Alzheimer disease would still be expected to benefit from cataract surgery

Men with family history of prostate cancer reach the screening risk threshold up to 12 years earlier than men in the general population

Consuming low-quality carbohydrates and animal protein at dinner versus breakfast linked to increased CVD risk

Higher rates of invasive disease-free survival seen in adjuvant setting for HER2-negative early-stage disease with germline BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations

Most infections attributable to male-to-male sexual contact; increase seen in proportion of infections among Blacks, Hispanics

Estimated prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 RNA reactive donations 1.16/100,000; no infectivity seen in inoculated permissive cell cultures

The agency says the Medtronic HVAD system should no longer be used because it increases risk for neurological problems, death

Younger adults with schizophrenia, those with history of suicide attempts or self-injury at especially high risk

AMA will take steps to promote diversity, equity, inclusion within the medical society and its journals

However, no link seen between postnatal exposure and later symptoms in childhood

Eight people have been hospitalized; no deaths have been reported

Detection of ICA, GADA, IA2A autoantibodies in women with gestational diabetes linked to decreased T1DM-free survival time, time to diagnosis

Brexafemme offers an alternative to Diflucan but at greater cost

Testosterone undecanoate therapy reduces NAFLD grade in obese men with functional hypogonadism and type 2 diabetes

Higher risk seen for medical cannabis use and prescription opioid and tranquilizer/sedative use and misuse

Low point in testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea seen in early April 2020, raising the possibility of many missed cases

Performance-based financial penalties not associated with improvement in total performance scores, specific measures

Mastocytosis occurs more often among U.S. patients with hymenoptera venom anaphylaxis versus general population

Improvement in HbA1c, reduction in ER visits and hospitalizations for hypoglycemia seen in insulin-treated patients with diabetes

Reductions in time spent with dyskinesia, time spent in the off state, and in dopaminergic drugs sustained for more than 15 years

Rates of starting evaluations within six months of referral and wait-listing within six months similar at for-profit, nonprofit centers

No increased risk for autism found following MMR in children; no evidence of intussusception or diabetes seen with rotavirus vaccine

Reduced 28-day mortality seen for infants with birth weight of 1.0 to 1.799 kg who received immediate versus delayed kangaroo mother care

Risk for death following SARS-CoV-2 infection increased with advanced-stage disease, higher comorbidity, but not receipt of chemotherapy

Drug-induced immunosuppression, particularly from oral corticosteroids, may limit response to COVID-19 vaccine

Emergency use authorization based on data showing two doses of Sinovac are about 50 percent effective

Supreme Court will not hear J&J's appeal over ruling in favor of women who said they developed ovarian cancer from using talc products

Baseline depressive symptoms positively linked with decline in kidney function for Chinese adults with normal kidney function

Greatest decrease seen for those previously working outside of the home and in those without 'allergic-type' inflammation

Nucleic acid-based testing for noninfluenza pathogens suggested for hospitalized patients who have severe CAP or are immunocompromised

Individuals who received J&J, Moderna, or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will receive single booster dose of Moderna vaccine 12 to 20 weeks later

Risk for recurrence increased with surgical delay beyond 12 weeks; overall survival improved with surgery within 12 weeks

The China National Health Commission says risk for large-scale spread in humans is low

Vaccine efficacy was 100 percent; no cases of COVID-19 with onset of seven or more days after dose 2 seen among BNT162b2 recipients

Findings generally favorable for patients with pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally associated with SARS-CoV-2

Furthermore, oncologists and patients differ in their opinions of modalities offering benefits, boost to quality of life

Decrease in calls to emergency medical services and increase in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest persisted after initial wave

Reductions in waist circumference seen in tai chi and conventional exercise groups compared with control group

Other HPV-related cancers have increased in recent years; incidence of anal and rectal cancer expected to surpass cervical cancer

In multivariable analyses, hypertension, previous history of coronary artery disease were predictors of MACE

AMA investigating how podcast and tweet, which contained controversial statements, were developed, reviewed, and published

Better functional improvement seen with total ankle arthroplasty at 48 months after surgery for end-stage ankle arthritis

Masks no longer required for campers, staff who are fully vaccinated

Site-wide food prohibitions or allergen-restricted zones are not suggested, except in special circumstances

With new public labeling system, governments may be more willing to disclose newly detected variants

Magnitude of elevated risk similar among women who did and did not use bisphosphonates

Success in prisons could convince some in the general public to get vaccinated

Acute CRAO is a medical emergency and patients should be immediately triaged to an emergency department

High pericardial fat volume linked to twofold increase in risk for women, 53 percent increase in risk for men

Of adults with diabetes in a pooled sample from 55 LMICs, 4.6 percent self-report meeting need for all treatments recommended

For those with familial dementia, risk for dementia is reduced with three or more healthy behaviors

And, most smokers start smoking before age 25 years, with 82.6 percent initiating between ages 14 and 25 years

AAD poll highlights common misconceptions about sunscreen application

Risk elevated during follow-up, especially for middle-aged and elderly adults, compared with non-OCD controls

Tracer is injected into the bloodstream and lights up metastatic prostate cancer cells during PET scan

More than 40 percent of survivors were not assessed by physical medicine and rehab professionals during hospitalization

Digestive Disease Week 2021

Overall prevalence of breastfeeding initiation was 84.1 percent, with a range from 90.3 to 73.6 percent for infants of Asian, Black mothers

In latest KFF survey, 62 percent of respondents said they had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine

Median of 72.5 percent of patients experienced one or more persistent symptoms based on data from 16 studies

During pandemic, initial reduction seen in ED visits for cholecystitis, ectopic pregnancy; reductions sustained for appendicitis, miscarriage

Greater red meat intake, lower educational attainment, and heavier alcohol use up risk for early-onset colorectal cancer

Median progression-free survival of 10.1 versus 4.6 months seen among those receiving combo versus nivolumab alone, respectively

Authors recommend against probiotics for prevention of CDI; in those with CDI recurrence, FMT recommended to prevent further recurrence

Findings seen in two cohorts of older adults with different sociodemographic characteristics

Diagnosis of low EF was increased with the intervention in the overall cohort, among patients with positive AI results

Single mRNA vaccine dose often fails to elicit a humoral response; 57 percent of dialysis patients have undetectable anti-RBD IgG at four weeks

Findings suggest that most people who have recovered from SARS-CoV-2 infection and were later vaccinated will not require booster shots

Even for at-risk patients, primary care providers are less likely to prescribe during afternoon appointments

Multidisciplinary approach usually needed to address complexities in diagnosis and management of surgically altered bowel in IBD

Six weeks of therapy did not meet the criteria for noninferiority among patients with microbiologically confirmed prosthetic joint infections

Higher mortality risk partially explained by disparities in Black patients' receipt of surgery and chemotherapy

However, no other significant associations seen between particulate matter and other air pollutants and Parkinson incidence

Rapid test detects NG within 15 minutes and simultaneously determines whether strains are resistant to ciprofloxacin