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Scotland cohort study shows vaccination with ChAdOx1 nCoV-19, BNT162b2 highly effective for preventing deaths caused by delta variant

In 60 percent of patients, IUS had impact on disease management, with change in medication in 47.8 percent

Rate of high-risk COVID-19 outpatients needing prolonged emergency care or transfer to tertiary hospital lower with fluvoxamine versus placebo

Interim analysis shows lower risk for progression with sotrovimab versus placebo among high-risk patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19

Increases seen across all age groups, both sexes, various racial/ethnic groups, different urban/rural classifications

Incidence of events indicating loss of asthma control lower with itepekimab monotherapy in phase 2, proof-of-concept trial

At one and two years, 40 and 46 percent of patients initially receiving antibiotics underwent subsequent appendectomy

Patients with small fiber neuropathy did not self-identify as disabled, but many have multiple comorbidities

2015 to 2019 saw increase in all-cause mortality rates, mortality for drug/alcohol poisoning

After multiple adjustments, self-reported cataract surgery predicted 36 percent elevated risk for vascular-related mortality

In nationwide survey, a majority of U.S. breast oncologists report that Black women encounter more barriers to genetic counseling, testing

Surveillance for siblings of newborns with pathogenic variants in cancer genes could reduce rare child cancer deaths

People with BMI trajectories of stable overweight or obesity have elevated levels of cardiac troponin I, a marker of subclinical myocardial injury

Mean out-of-pocket spending was $3,840 for privately insured patients with COVID-19 hospitalizations

Meta-analysis shows tripled risk for self-injurious behavior and suicidality

Patients receiving attenuated adenovirus vaccine more likely to have no seroconversion, no detectable or diminished IgG response

Vaccine efficacy consistent in subgroups according to age, sex, race, and previous influenza vaccination

Presence of two or more of these criteria has a sensitivity and specificity of more than 70 percent, the authors say

Royalty-free license means companies in 105 countries can sublicense the formulation for antiviral pill molnupiravir and start making it

Small studies have shown that fully vaccinated immunocompromised people account for ~44 percent of breakthrough cases leading to hospitalization

Dietary interventions combined with omega-3 supplementation may provide additional benefit

The American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition

Risk highest in the first year after diagnosis, but remains higher in those living in the lowest-income counties

Predicted probability of primary cesarean section was 3.5 percentage points higher for those with versus without disorders

Occupational exposure to indoor cleaning products at preconception, time of conception/pregnancy may increase asthma risk for child

In a cohort of mostly outpatients with COVID-19, those with overweight or obesity had more symptoms, especially cough and shortness of breath

Higher body mass index and positive smoking status predict poorer phototherapy response

Longitudinal and bidirectional associations seen for pain and fatigue with more sedentary time, less standing time

Incidence increased for men and women; relative increase greater for women versus men aged younger than 55 years

Vote was nearly unanimous at 17 to 0, with one abstention; FDA expected to make a final ruling in a matter of days

Adjusted relative risks reduced for non-COVID-19 mortality after receipt of Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Janssen vaccines

Fetal mortality rate was lower than 2018 for deaths occurring at 20 to 27 weeks, no different for deaths occurring at 28 or more weeks

New policy comes as the Biden administration eases restrictions that ban nonessential travel from several dozen countries

Tests will be be particularly useful during flu season because the tests can help distinguish between the flu and COVID-19

Three people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported

Current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening adults without signs or symptoms of glaucoma

Current evidence is insufficient for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening asymptomatic ≥65s in primary care setting

Rate of postdischarge complications for surgical patients increased from 44.6 to 56.5 percent during the same time period

Use of fecal occult blood test up during pandemic; more than half of respondents willing to do at-home FOBT in lieu of colonoscopy

Lower serum IgG anti-dsDNA antibody levels seen at 52 weeks with belimumab rather than placebo given after rituximab

For hospitalized adults with COVID-19, time to recovery did not differ with interferon beta-1a plus remdesivir versus remdesivir alone

The 125th American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation Annual Meeting and OTO Experience

Task force will use inclusive approach to identify issues related to sex, gender in guideline development; will use gender-neutral language

Patients receiving systemic therapy, surgery, and radiation have survival advantage over systemic therapy alone

Distribution of Lung-RADS results did not differ for lung cancer screenings with telemedicine versus in-person visit

Novel deep learning models can quantify left, right ventricular dysfunction using electrocardiogram data

No increase in proportion of patients admitted to ICU, receipt of invasive mechanical ventilation, death while hospitalized

Findings show even patients adhering to prenatal care receive an average of six of eight guideline-based services

Trial included more than 4,700 children who received two shots of the vaccine 28 days apart

The four cases of melioidosis illness occurred in Georgia, Kansas, Texas, and Minnesota; two patients have died

Odds of infant overweight from 1 to 6 months lower with increase in nighttime sleep duration, decrease in number of waking bouts

Suicide risk significantly elevated for survivors alive beyond the age of 28 years; risk was lower for women than men

Statin treatment tied to moderately lower COVID-19 mortality in large population study accounting for preexisting health conditions and other factors

Yet, more than one-third of U.S. obstetric hospitals are low-volume with <500 births/year

Only 11 percent of preschoolers with ADHD diagnosis or symptoms received referrals for parent training in behavior management

Three clusters replicated in samples with variety of trauma types; clusters showed different patterns of posttrauma symptoms

Indicators other than age alone can be used to determine prognosis in older adults hospitalized with COVID-19

Population-attributable fraction varied from 3.9 percent for urinary bladder cancer to 16.9 percent for stomach cancer

Patients with periodontitis who use proton pump inhibitors have fewer teeth with elevated probing depths for the gap between teeth and gums

Starting to smoke at any age linked to increased cancer mortality rate ratio, with increased rate ratio for starting at younger age

Two doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine highly effective for preventing hospitalization among children aged 12 to 18 years

Authors say catch-up vaccinations of doses missed throughout the pandemic needed to stem outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases

A small number of AY.4.2 cases have also been reported in Denmark and the United States

Dose used in trial that included more than 2,200 children was 10 mcg, while the adult dose is 30 mcg

No significant linear trends seen from 2003 to 2016 for U.S. adults overall for unadjusted or energy intake-adjusted mean sodium intake

Agency plans to release guidance early next week about who might benefit from choosing one booster over another

At seven to 21 days after second dose, estimated effectiveness was 90 percent against infection, 93 percent against symptomatic COVID-19

Heterologous ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/mRNA prime-boost vaccination more effective than homologous ChAdOx1 nCoV-19/ChAdOx1 nCoV-19

Combined oral contraceptive pill use associated with reduced dysglycemia risk for women with PCOS

Two-year trajectory of depression symptoms significantly linked to cancer survival; association for anxiety not significant

For older adults hospitalized with common medical conditions, intensifying diabetes meds at time of discharge shows little benefit

Agency's decision is one of the last steps toward a full rollout of booster shots to eligible Americans

Racial/ethnic disparities in time from dialysis initiation to transplantation mitigated by 2014 Kidney Allocation System

Intervention to increase calcium and protein intake using dairy foods beneficial for institutionalized older adults

In August 2021, 21 calls were received by Oregon Poison Center; six people were hospitalized for toxic effects resulting from use

Incidence of all-cause mortality increased with increasing fibrosis stage; increase also seen in liver-related complications

69.3 percent of those with arthritis report ever receiving health care provider physical activity counseling

In phase 2b trial, more patients with active NASH had reduction in disease activity score with lanifibranor versus placebo

Trial is the first randomized, controlled COVID-19 vaccine booster study to provide efficacy results

Regardless of constraint type, high-dose CIMT consistently produced pattern of greatest short- and long-term gains

Donations include more than 120 million surplus doses from the U.S. stockpile

Heavy occupational work intensity may increase ALS risk; survival in newly diagnosed ALS patients worse with inactivity, highest activity level

So far, there have been 129 hospitalizations, but no deaths

Experts recommend COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women to mitigate severe perinatal morbidity, mortality

Authors estimate roughly 100,000 premature deaths among older Americans each year and a $40 billion annual U.S. economic burden

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls on policymakers to prioritize children's health and equity

16.5 percent had taken prescription medication and 10.1 percent received counseling or therapy in previous 12 months

Significant increase shown by the company's analysis of its own data reflects the historically low levels of flu last year

Higher risks for gestational hypertension, poor fetal growth, preeclampsia seen in pregnant women with commercial health insurance

Kidney came from pig genetically engineered to grow an organ with a low risk for being rejected by the human body

Across racial and ethnic groups, most cardiologists report satisfaction with their careers

Those with moderate-to-high engagement in text/web intervention showed greater self-efficacy for managing cancer-related issues

Lower baseline BMI and greater increase in BMI appear to be protective against postmenopausal bone loss

Compared with no nut intake, higher nut intake linked to improved disease-free survival in long-term breast cancer survivors

Risk for preterm birth increased with antirheumatic treatment for psoriatic arthritis -- particularly biologics -- during pregnancy

Anorectal biofeedback therapy recommended in defecation disorders; biofeedback also recommended in proctalgia syndrome

Interventions for effective med adherence include patient education and counseling, simplification of treatment regimens

Estimated difference between observed and expected cigarette sales indicated monthly excess of 0.34 packs/capita

Rather than mass vaccination sites, Biden administration plans to have pediatric shots delivered in settings parents know and trust

No difference seen in satisfaction scores between office and telemedicine consultations for routine radiation oncology practice

Combining varenicline with nicotine patch, extending treatment from 12 to 24 weeks did not increase smoking cessation rates

Cyltezo is first interchangeable monoclonal antibody for RA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic plaque psoriasis

Twofold to threefold differences seen across different countries, with highest sodium levels in processed meat and fish products in China

Greater engagement with self-management program linked to lower systolic BP over time, lower risk for very high BP

No increase seen in infant rehospitalizations within seven days after earlier discharge to home for healthy, term infants

Majority of cases (88.3 percent) seen in women, especially those aged 50 years or older; incidence higher in middle-aged men than younger men

Most common sequelae include functional mobility impairments, pulmonary abnormalities, and mental health disorders

Risk for hypertension increased within first 10 years after delivery and remained elevated at least 40 years later

Deep learning model dismissed 39.7 percent of MRI examinations without lesions from women with extremely dense breasts

Women are less satisfied with certain aspects of their career, including pay, personal time, administrative tasks

Proposal would create a category of hearing aids that could be sold directly to consumers, without medical exam or audiologist fitting

Evidence insufficient to evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for eating disorders in adolescents and adults

Agency will not recommend one vaccine over another but may say it is preferable to use same booster as the vaccine

Increased maternal cholesterol levels during pregnancy linked to greater severity of acute myocardial infarction in adult offspring

Groups urge policymakers to increase funding to ensure all families can access mental health services

In 43 states, suicide was leading cause of TBI-related deaths; in other states, main causes were unintentional falls, motor vehicle crashes

Prevalence was higher for men than women, increased with income, and varied from 10.5 percent in Utah to 25.8 percent in Wisconsin

Pediatricians should refer patients to a pediatric subspecialist to identify candidates for biologic therapy and select the appropriate medication

Major adverse cardiopulmonary outcomes not reduced with aspirin, apixaban versus placebo for clinically stable COVID-19 outpatients

Based on preliminary findings for presumptive GBS, overall observed-to-expected rate ratio estimated to be 4.18 for 42-day window

Changes in menstrual cycle length may help identify groups at greater or lesser risk for atherosclerosis after menopause

For radiologically isolated syndrome, younger age, spinal cord lesions, gadolinium-enhancing lesions at time of index scan tied to increased risk

From 2017 to 2019, Medicare spending on 10 accelerated approval drugs with lack of overall survival benefit increased to $569 million

Initiating screening 10 years earlier in Black women could reduce Black-White disparities in breast cancer mortality by 57 percent

Relative risks for premature CVD mortality varied considerably according to demographic characteristics, including ethnicity and rurality

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances are used in products ranging from cookware to carpets to firefighting foam

As of Saturday, one patient had died, two remained hospitalized, and seven had been released from the hospital

Disparities in coverage for race/ethnicity, poverty status, health insurance status seen among children born in 2017 to 2018

And increase in mean total messages received per day seen for physicians during March 2020 to June 2021

Uptake of newer insulin products increased from 2016 to 2020 for ambulatory use in U.S. adults with type 2 diabetes

Helmet use among youth involved in ATV, dirt bike crashes reduces odds of intracranial injury, moderate or severe traumatic brain injury

No difference seen in change in Aberrant Behavior Checklist modified Social Withdrawal subscale score with oxytocin versus placebo

Key element for successful health care transition is structured intervention, including planning, transfer, integration into adult care

Maternal complications, neonatal morbidity and mortality were significantly elevated, but absolute rates were low

COVID-19 standardized mortality rates were elevated across nine psychiatric conditions including learning disabilities, eating disorders

Newly eligible population includes individuals aged 50 to 54 years, more women, more racial and ethnic-minority groups

More infections asymptomatic among children, with 52 percent asymptomatic among those aged 0 to 4 years versus 12 percent in adults

Reduction in venous thromboembolism, arterial thromboembolism, and deaths seen in high-risk patients in non-ICU, but not ICU, settings

The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose

0.7 million of 2.4 million U.S. adults misused buprenorphine in 2019; motivations for misuse include being hooked, physical pain relief

Foreign air travelers to the U.S. are required to have full vaccination, proof of negative test before boarding, and follow-up negative test within three days of entering U.S.

Funding will be invested in program that helps find primary care doctors for communities struggling to recruit and keep them

Enrollment in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral nursing programs increased 5.6 percent from 2019 to 2020

Higher dietary intake of alpha linolenic acid linked to reduced risk for mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease

Greatest differences seen for trials of intracerebral hemorrhage stroke type, nonacute interventions, and rehabilitation interventions

At six months, glycemic control improved in children, teens with type 1 diabetes receiving HCL intervention versus conventional therapies

Likelihood of improvement in organ support-free days low in critically ill adults with COVID-19 receiving convalescent plasma

Twofold higher risk for composite outcome of death or length of stay ≥14 days seen in obese COVID-19 patients admitted to the ICU

Trial of labor rather than scheduled cesarean delivery linked to better neonatal outcomes among kidney, liver transplant recipients

Differences in the recognition of the manifestations of Lyme disease by physicians or by patients may contribute to later diagnosis

Sensitivity and specificity for detecting Merkel cell carcinoma and amelanotic melanoma was 79.4 and 37.7 percent, respectively

Subgroup analysis suggests that poor oral health may increase severity of COVID-19 in patients with cardiovascular diseases

Age less than 40 years, nasal congestion at the time of COVID-19 infection positively associated with recovery of smell

Mohs micrographic surgery defect sizes larger for Hispanic/Latino patients than for non-Hispanic White patients

Panelists recommended half-dose booster shot six months after the second shot

FDA has not had a permanent head for more than eight months, is being overseen by Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock

Record-high 96,779 drug overdose deaths reported from March 2020 to March 2021

Serious adverse events have been reported in connection with dermal filler use, such as permanent damage to the skin, lips, and eyes

Antismoking advocates say the authorization 'leaves our nation's youth at an undue risk of addiction'

Acupuncture was applied to ipsilateral ear during total knee arthroplasty; all patients discontinued opioids by postoperative day 30

Model developed for use in primary care setting to predict breast cancer risk in U.S. Black women

Poll shows health care providers should encourage regular monitoring for older adults with hypertension or other chronic conditions requiring blood pressure control

No difference found in symptoms, quality of life, or histological findings between laser or sham treatment

Risk appeared to be greater in trials testing >1 g/day dosing

Estimated incidence highest among males 16 to 29 years; second study shows highest standardized incidence ratio for males 16 to 19 years

Depression and anxiety severity scores increased among U.S. adults from August to December 2020, followed by decrease through mid-2021

Panel will consider whether third Moderna shot should contain half the original dose, best timing for second shot of single-dose J&J vaccine

The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3,400 to 3,000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years

Risk for COVID-19 infection progressively lower for nonimmune family members as number of family members with immunity increases

Three lots of Parent's Choice Rice Baby Cereal recalled after testing above the guidance for naturally occurring inorganic arsenic

Composite outcome of survival and recovery of ambulation at 60 days similar with spinal anesthesia, general anesthesia in older adults

This action effectively completes the reopening of the United States to tourism, ushering in a new phase in the pandemic recovery

Intraoperative administration of dexamethasone linked to reduced 90-day mortality after surgery to remove solid tumors

Agency says key test used by the company to measure immune response from booster shot six months after the original shot likely not sensitive enough

Infectious mononucleosis during childhood may be a risk factor for subsequent MS diagnosis, independent of shared familial factors

Increase in risk for incident cardiovascular disease reaches clinical significance approximately 10 years from first exposure

Positive antibody titers seen in 73.3 percent of pediatric solid organ transplant recipients who provided titers at one month after the second dose

Compared with other DOACs, rivaroxaban linked to higher rates of GI bleeding overall and in an analysis restricted to patients with atrial fibrillation

Increase of 27.6 percent seen in cases of major depressive disorder globally; 25.6 percent increase reported in anxiety disorders

No increase found in foreign body ingestions overall, but proportion of magnets and electronics FBI increased significantly

Accelerometry provides a scalable way to objectively measure sleep patterns in psychiatric research and practice, the authors say

For adults aged 40 to 59 years with 10 percent or greater 10-year CVD risk, decision to initiate aspirin should be individualized

Several other states are also considering or require free menstrual products in public schools

Cannabis used for symptom relief including pain, insomnia, anxiety, stress; 49 percent of users believe cannabis can treat cancer

WHO report and open letter signed by health professionals outline major climate issues affecting public health

Pregnant COVID-19-positive women, regardless of symptoms, more likely to have a cesarean delivery

Molnupiravir could be major advance because it reaches more high-risk patients than the monoclonal antibody treatments now being used

Composite neonatal adverse outcome incidence increased from healthy to asymptomatic to symptomatic women

Additional benefits include reducing variability and significant cost savings

Untreated depression during pregnancy linked to adverse birth outcomes with even stronger associations seen for African American women

Average number of burn-injured patients admitted per month increased; peak in difference between 2019 and 2020 seen in July

Severity of the upcoming flu season is unclear, but other respiratory infections have already returned

Significant associations seen for functional iron deficiency with coronary heart disease, cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality

Differential risk for serious infection or respiratory tract infection, including SARS-CoV-2, not seen among biologics used to treat psoriasis

One-fourth of pregnant patients diagnosed at a public Texas hospital between Aug. 29 and Sept. 4 admitted for severe illness

Children and younger individuals with type 1 diabetes had better outcomes and milder disease

Declines seen in humoral responses, effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection, within several months after the second dose