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Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy

Patients may misattribute adverse effects commonly caused by the zoster vaccine to the influenza vaccine

Prostate-specific antigen testing rates increased for men aged 40 to 89 years following 2017 revision of USPSTF recommendation on screening

Authors say young children with multiple eating problems may benefit from screening for developmental delay

Only 14 percent of hospitals that referred patients with acute promyelocytic leukemia had ATRA readily available

Adverse mental health, substance use, and poor well-being reported for young adults with interpersonal discrimination

Median of 87 percent of the pediatric patients each year had previously received one or more MMR vaccine dose

Online education and code simulation improves performance of intensive care unit nurses when responding to in-hospital cardiac arrests

Risk increased for emergency department visits for any cause and for heat-related illness, renal disease, mental disorders

Compared with standard microscopic assessment, AI-augmented digital system improves accuracy of classification of polyps by pathologists

Findings reveal few of the top U.S. medical centers have policies addressing harassment of physicians and staff by patients

Recommended immunization schedule is not positively associated with the incidence of type 1 diabetes in children

In subgroup analysis according to sex, increased risk for CRC seen for female, but not male psoriasis patients

Drug is designed to improve surgeon's ability to detect ovarian cancer while operating on a patient

Expert panel will vote later Tuesday on whether to recommend authorizing the drug for high-risk patients

Proctor & Gamble said that it has not received any reports of harm from the recalled products

So far, there are no confirmed cases of the omicron variant in New York City, according to the health commissioner

Higher baseline coffee consumption also linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period as shown on brain MRI scans

Move to expand booster availability comes as President Joe Biden tries to keep Americans calm about omicron

Education and exercise program, with and without dietary intervention, better than education only for knee osteoarthritis

No direct data yet available testing the new variant's resistance to immunity from monoclonal antibodies and vaccines

Patients in smartphone group had reduced community care attendance, better experiences accessing care after abdominal surgery

No significant reduction reported in mortality, ventilatory support, ICU admission, length of stay, serious adverse events; increase seen in adverse events, diarrhea

In a phase 1-2 trial, 16 of 18 men had sustained expression of factor VIII after gene transfer with adeno-associated viral vector (SPK-8011)

The use of FE_NO testing in addition to usual care is suggested for patients with asthma in whom treatment is being considered

Decrease in emergency department encounters for nonallergic conjunctivitis after adoption of public health measures to curb COVID-19

Individuals who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 had significantly longer time elapsed since vaccine injection

Livtencity is indicated for posttransplant CMV that does not respond to available antiviral treatments

IMB for 23 percent with CSA; patients with IMB also have increased likelihood of subclinical synovitis, tenosynovitis

Genetic correlations between schizophrenia and CVD close to zero, but schizophrenia liability may increase heart failure risk

Among adults citing mental health concerns, those who microdose psychedelic substances report less depression, anxiety, and stress

Similar decline in liver fat fraction seen for sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass from surgery to one-year follow-up

Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.

News reports out of South Africa noted that COVID-19 cases from omicron have resulted in mostly mild symptoms

So far, existing vaccines have proven effective against prior coronavirus variants, including the delta variant

On Saturday, the CDC issued a statement stressing that 'no cases of this variant have been identified in the U.S. to date'

Reductions in cervical cancer incidence, mortality in the U.S. greater for those aged 15 to 24 years than those aged 25 to 29, 30 to 39 years

Aspirin use associated with increased risk for incident heart failure among individuals with or without a history of cardiovascular disease

Antemortem white matter hyperintensities linked to white matter pathologies seen at autopsy among athletes exposed to repetitive head injury

Cumulative live-birth rate with use of conventional IVF noninferior to that for embryo selection with preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy

In young veterans with traumatic brain injury, performance on some cognitive tests similar to that of older adults with early Parkinson disease

Sulfur microbial diet features high intakes of low-calorie drinks, red meats, processed meats and low intakes of fruits, vegetables, whole grains

Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the risk for psoriasis was increased after tonsillectomy

Prevalence of primary sclerosing cholangitis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease is about 2 percent

In post-COVID-19 peak period in 2020, CT volume still down for cancer screening and initial workup with inconsistent recovery for active cancer

382 EV-D68 detections in respiratory specimens from patients <18 in 2018, number dropped to six in 2019, 30 in 2020

The problem with the glass and metal pieces occurred during production

Case is the first time the retail side of the drug industry has been held accountable in the U.S. opioid crisis

Inflammatory proteins predicted ulcerative colitis; four of these proteins significantly up-regulated in healthy twin siblings

A sizable gender gap evident for risk of depression and anxiety

Digital voice recorder or smartphone apps can improve prospective memory function, QOL in older adults with mild cognitive disorders

Concerns, expressed early in the rollout, included lack of safety and efficacy data, particularly in children with cancer

Limited caffeine intake, within recommended amounts, during the second trimester associated with lower risk for gestational diabetes

Predictive utility comparable for CHARGE AF clinical risk score, artificial intelligence-enabled analysis of 12-lead electrocardiogram

Patients treated with dasatinib had mean reduction in serum glucose concentration and relative decrease in body weight

Patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders have increased odds of COVID-19 mortality

Lowest hazard ratio for incident stroke, dementia seen for two to three cups of coffee, three to five cups of tea, combined intake of four to six cups/day

Breast cancer stage strongly linked to development of AF; new-onset AF after breast cancer diagnosis linked to increased cardiovascular mortality

Associations of housework with physical function and sensorimotor performance were intensity-dependent

There has been an 18 percent increase in the seven-day average of reported COVID-19 infections in the United States

Higher ACR category on dynamic contrast-enhanced breast MRI seen in 23 of 48 women with versus without intrauterine device in place

Only about 59 percent of the general population are fully vaccinated, according to CDC data

European Society of Cardiology 0/1-, 0/2-hour algorithms have higher sensitivities and negative predictive values than 0/3-hour algorithm

The pandemic has exacerbated health care disparities for minorities and underserved communities

Prospective cohort study restricted to patients with low-risk subsegmental pulmonary embolism managed without anticoagulation

The American Heart Association Scientific Session 2021

Levodopa preferred as initial dopaminergic therapy for motor symptoms in patients with early Parkinson disease

Concomitant use of central nervous system-depressant drugs listed for 58.4 percent of off-label gabapentin visits

Risk for any cancer increased in association with first-trimester exposure; risk increased with number of injections

Cre8 EVO stents noninferior to Resolute Onyx stents for target-lesion failure composite outcome at one year

Higher sodium excretion, lower potassium excretion, higher sodium-to-potassium ratio linked to higher cardiovascular risk

COVID-19 vaccination coverage increased from 36.1 to 60.2 percent from January to April 2021, then slowed, reaching 70.0 percent as of Sept. 15

U.K. study shows upper-limb disability at one year reduced with exercise versus usual care after nonreconstructive breast cancer surgery

Extending biennial mammography from age 75 to 80 years is cost-effective, but the absolute number of deaths averted is small

Low-carbohydrate no better for weight loss than higher-carbohydrate, low-fat diets; no difference seen for high-protein, Mediterranean diets

Large effect sizes seen for Beck Depression Inventory, Recovery Assessment Scale, Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale

Individuals in highest versus lowest diet inflammatory index tertile were three times more likely to develop dementia

Pfizer will submit these new data to the FDA as it seeks full approval of the vaccine for youth ages 12 to 15 years

Sacubitril-valsartan not linked to reduced incidence of death from cardiovascular causes or incident heart failure versus ramipril

EVT alone was neither noninferior nor superior to intravenous alteplase plus EVT for functional outcome at 90 days

AAO 2021

Odds of participation up for Blacks, Hispanics in breast, lung, prostate cancer trials in 2015 to 2019 compared with 2000 to 2004

Specific retinal conditions proportionately more common for PPS users versus users of other interstitial cystitis, bladder pain drugs

Odds of complications at 90 days requiring readmission lower with computer-assisted navigation, robotic-assistance TKAs

Adjusted relative risk for stillbirth higher in deliveries with COVID-19 in pre-delta and delta periods, with stronger link during delta period

Associations for depressive symptoms vary by race/ethnicity

Federal officials were alerted that the vials were found by a laboratory worker while cleaning out a freezer in the facility

ACR Convergence 2021

Any adult who received a second dose of either vaccine at least six months earlier should be able to get a booster as soon as this weekend

While paper will rekindle debate over whether the pandemic resulted from animal-to-human transfer, it likely will not settle the issue

Grounds insufficient to offer aducanumab for moderate, advanced Alzheimer dementia or patients without biomarker evidence of brain ß-amyloid

If ICU bed use reached 75 percent capacity nationwide, an excess of 12,000 deaths would be expected two weeks later

Young adults with diabetes also report lower intention of receiving COVID-19 vaccination compared with those 60 years or older

Caregivers with SCD more likely than caregivers without SCD to report frequent mental distress, history of depression

Research needed on how to treat olfactory dysfunction lasting six months or longer as a symptom of long-term COVID-19

For mitral valve surgery plus TA, risk for primary end-point event lower at two years, but risk for permanent pacemaker implantation higher

In patients undergoing knee arthroplasty, postoperative incidence of venous thromboembolism lower with milvexian versus enoxaparin

Decreased likelihood of vaccination also seen in association with death, mechanical ventilation among patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Comparison of cohorts of hospitalized young, Black adults from 2007 and 2017 shows higher rates of risk factors for CVD

Kidney Week 2021

Additional symptoms can be used to update QCancer, a risk prediction model that helps physicians identify patients at high risk for cancer

Remote monitoring service, COVID Watch, reduced deaths at 30 and 60 days and was associated with presentation to emergency department sooner

Disparities exist in receipt of information by gender, race, and location of instruction

No difference seen in Numerical Pain Rating Scale mean pain score for patients receiving strong versus mild opioids

Associations of atopic dermatitis with height and BMI decreased by age 14 and 5.5 years, respectively

However, risk for incident psychiatric morbidity was similar for those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test result and was higher with influenza

A substantial number of young adults with moderate or severe hypercholesterolemia do not achieve guideline-directed reductions in LDL-C

Findings seen among women of reproductive age with self-reported disability

Phase 1 trial will include 16 patients ages 60 to 85 years who have early, symptomatic Alzheimer disease but are otherwise in good health

Vials were found by a laboratory worker while cleaning out a freezer in a facility that conducts vaccine research

Children who get their first shot by the end of the week and their second one three weeks after will be fully vaccinated by Christmas

Moderna booster is half the dose of the initial vaccination series: 50 mcg versus 100 mcg

Risk for adverse liver and cardiovascular outcomes lower among patients with obesity and advanced fatty liver who undergo bariatric surgery

Outcomes for elderly patients receiving liver transplants also improving

Authors say health care providers should consider screening menopausal women without hot flashes for age-related loss of muscle mass

After adjustment for prevalent and interim stroke, risk for developing epilepsy increased almost twofold

Smoking associated with earlier onset of cardiovascular disease, by 5.1 years for men and 3.8 years for women

Stroke survivors less likely than cancer survivors to quit smoking

Figure is almost 30 percent higher than the previous year, when 78,000 overdose deaths were reported

Fasting-mimicking diets induce metabolic and immunologic changes that might enhance the effects of standard antineoplastic therapy

Symptoms of monkeypox are similar to but milder than symptoms of smallpox

While most report sunscreen use, substantial number also report having had sunburns

The goal of the plan is to produce at least 1 billion doses a year beginning in the second half of 2022

Disparities in subsequent MRIs more pronounced at higher PSA thresholds

More than 30 million Americans have already gotten booster shots

Among COVID-19-positive adults, outcomes better for those with prior bariatric surgery versus those eligible for bariatric surgery

EaseVRx system uses number of cognitive behavioral therapy methods to achieve pain relief

For stroke patients with late-presenting large-vessel occlusion, 90-day outcomes similar with selection by noncontrast CT, MRI, CTP

Suicide risk influenced by intersection of sexual identity with other factors, including age, gender, race/ethnicity

Darker skin types underrepresented among publicly available skin image datasets used to inform skin cancer diagnosis

Outcomes worse before and after liver transplant for nonoverweight versus overweight/obese adults with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Among adults aged 18 to 64 years, 14.0 percent were uninsured, 21.6 percent had public coverage, 66.3 percent had private health coverage

Authors say primary care providers in particular need more education on the potential harms of opioids in patients with liver disease

BNT162b2 vaccine had favorable safety profile in 5- to 11-year-olds similar to that seen in other age groups

Increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma also seen with higher transferrin saturation levels in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Request comes shortly after clinical trial testing the drug was halted early due to overwhelming evidence of its effectiveness

But dose reduced because of increased incidence of serious adverse events with full-dose methylprednisolone

Illness reported in Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, South Dakota; two hospitalizations but no deaths reported

High rate of fistula use, low rates of secondary procedures and complications seen at five years

There have been six hospitalizations reported, but no deaths

Independent risk factors for HCQ retinopathy include higher doses, longer duration of use, chronic kidney disease, and Asian race

Countries included in licensing deal mostly in Africa and Asia and account for more than half of the world's population

The 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology

Uptake of vaccination higher among beneficiaries with versus without high-risk conditions; missed opportunities for vaccination are common

Increases in sleep hours and use of mental health services, decrease in work hours occurred in parallel to decrease in depressive symptoms

Steno Type 1 Risk Engine predicts substantial reduction in risks for CVD, ESKD with SGLT2i as adjunct therapy for type 1 diabetes

Less than half of parents and caregivers report being told by a physician to introduce child to peanut-containing foods by 11 months of age

Rates of BP control lower for current smokers; 45.5 percent of men had blood pressure >180 and/or >100 mm Hg

However, overall disease activity does not appear to change after vaccination

Frequency of THA for osteonecrosis increased, while frequency of THA for inflammatory arthritis decreased from 2000 to 2016

Relative risks for mortality significantly reduced for any SSRI, fluoxetine, and fluoxetine or fluvoxamine

One-year clinical outcomes improved with quantitative flow ratio for lesion selection versus standard angiography guidance

Prior infection linked to lower risk for breakthrough infection among individuals vaccinated with BNT162b2 or mRNA-1273

Among participants in a biobank found to be carrying pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants, 76.3 percent unaware of these research results

In cross-sectional study, bilateral oophorectomy before age 46 linked to poorer performance on cognitive tests 30 years later

Rate of enrollment increased after Medicare expansion in 2014, but absolute enrollment rate in cardiac rehabilitation for HF patients still low

New premium will be $170.10 a month, and the $21.60 boost is the biggest increase ever in dollar amount, but not in percentage terms

No benefit seen versus valsartan for reducing NT-proBNP levels for patients with chronic advanced heart failure and reduced ejection fraction

Legal challenges against the mandate have been filed by at least 27 states in at least six federal appeals courts

Adults receiving proton pump inhibitors have increased risk for acute kidney injury requiring dialysis following cardiac surgery

The 87th Annual Meeting of the American College of Chest Physicians

47 percent with annual incomes ≥$100,000 willing to get their child vaccinated versus only 34 percent of those with incomes less than $50,000

Judge said ban violated the 1990 Americans With Disabilities Act because it put children with disabilities at risk

35 reports of false-positive results sent to the FDA, but no deaths have been reported

Program will begin with a focus on lung and breathing problems but will expand as science identifies potential new connections

Annual number of estimated measles deaths decreased 94 percent during 2000 to 2020, representing 31.7 million deaths averted

Randomized, open-label, phase 3 trials conducted in patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing, not undergoing dialysis

Additionally, survey shows many U.S. adults suffer from gastrointestinal symptoms without seeking care

For patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease and poorly controlled hypertension, addition of low dose of chlorthalidone improves BP control

For each 1-degree Celsius increase in daily mean temperature, estimated risk for hospitalization for renal diseases increased by 0.9 percent

Symmetric collaterals on CTA common in patients with large vessel occlusion stroke, highly specific for small 24-hour ischemic core volume

The 106th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress

Among those with increased D-dimer levels, no reduction seen in primary composite outcome at 28 days, but odds of death decreased

If confirmed by the Senate, Califf will direct an agency responsible for more than $2.8 trillion worth of food, medical products, and tobacco

Exposure to PM_2.5 above 10.75 µg/m³ associated with residence in area with high risk for community-acquired pneumonia in children

No association found for measurement of physiological energy expenditure or time spent in recreational physical activity with risk for knee OA

Maternal exposure to PFDA and PFOS tied to higher odds of late-onset preeclampsia; findings not significant for early-onset preeclampsia

Prospective diary study shows no evidence of acute depressive symptomatology as an early warning sign for upcoming migraine attack

Those with diabetes and a-fib have worse quality of life and more cardiac and neurological morbidities than those without diabetes

Randomized clinical trial shows oral nadolol noninferior to oral propranolol for treatment of infantile hemangiomas

Hospital discharges for psoriatic arthritis patients with sepsis, skin and soft tissue infections, and UTIs down from 2012 to 2017 in the U.S.

Another small study suggests cough poses higher risk for aerosol emission from the respiratory tract than CPAP, HFNO

Increase in sepsis-related death rates with age, with rate about five times higher for adults aged 85 years or older versus 65 to 74 years

But some experts say that demand could begin to recede in only a matter of weeks

Absolute risk reduction of 6 percent seen for transfusions in hospitalized adults after implementation of PBM at large academic medical center

It is not clear how the decision will affect similar cases nationwide, since most public nuisance laws are state-specific

Preserved ratio impaired spirometry associated with increased risks for breathlessness and cardiovascular disease

With its application, the company included early results of a study that involved 10,000 people

Seropositivity lags after vaccination in those with rheumatic diseases but improves after second dose

Association between migraine, complete mental health attenuated after adjustment for physical health, mental health problems

One-year outcomes similar for cycling JAK inhibitors versus switching to a biologic drug

ACG 2021 Annual Scientific Meeting & Postgraduate Course

Lowest cardiovascular disease incidence seen in association with sleep-onset time of 10.00 p.m. to 10.59 p.m.

Patients with NSD from Korean Health Insurance Service database have increased incidence of anxiety, depression, migraine

Statin use associated with increased relative risk for severe disease among hospitalized patients with COVID-19

Findings based on mendelian randomization for genetically predicted smoking initiation, alcohol intake