Poor HIV Control Ups Risk for Sudden Cardiac Death in Heart Failure
Lower CD4 count, nonsuppressed viral load linked to higher risk for sudden cardiac death in HIV with heart failure
Weight Loss Feasible Regardless of Psychiatric Meds Use
Weight loss amount similar for women taking and not taking psychiatric medications
Premature Mortality Rates Up for CAD in Women From Rural U.S.
And, rural social determinants of health increase risk for 90-day mortality after heart failure hospitalization
12 Million U.S. Residents Drove Under Influence of Marijuana in 2018
Prevalence of driving under the influence increased among men, those aged 16 to 34 years
Smaller Germinal Centers Identified in Recurrent Tonsillitis
Group A Streptococcus-specific CD4+ germinal center T follicular helper cells underrepresented
Potential Links ID’d for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks
Key classes of cardiovascular medications are affected by marijuana, including statins, β-blockers
Vyleesi Approved for Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder in Women
FDA approved Vyleesi for premenopausal women; drug administered by subcutaneous injection
AACR: Prostate Cancer Incidence Dropping, Stable in Most Countries
Decreases in mortality seen in 14 countries, stabilization in 54 of 71 countries
Perinatal Complications Tied to Childhood Social Anxiety
Perinatal birth complications associated with childhood social anxiety symptoms and behavioral inhibition
Hurricanes Up Mortality Risk for Seniors With Diabetes
In the first month after Katrina and Rita, all-cause mortality spiked 40 percent among seniors with diabetes
Cost Saving-Related Rx Nonadherence Found for 7 Percent With HIV
Persons nonadherent due to cost more likely to have visited ED, been hospitalized, not be virally suppressed
Guidelines Indicate Breastfeeding Is Safe After Maternal Anesthesia
There is no need to discard breast milk after anesthesia; opioid sparing preferred for breastfeeding moms
Enhanced Recovery Approach Aids Cesarean Birth Outcomes
Benefits of enhanced recovery after surgery program include decreases in opioid use, length of stay, and costs
Most Preemies Survive Into Adulthood Without Major Comorbidities
Findings observed in Swedish cohort of premature infants born between 1973 and 1997
For-Profit Nursing Program Grads Perform Worse on Licensure Test
14-fold increase seen in the number of for-profit nursing program graduates from 2007 to 2016
Temperature Impacts Likelihood of Bad Mental Health Days
Cooler days decrease, while hotter days eventually increase, chance of reporting bad mental health days
Total Thyroidectomy Improves HRQoL in Hashimoto Thyroiditis
Improvement in HRQoL, fatigue for patients with persistent symptoms despite normal thyroid gland function
Triple Therapy Cuts Mortality in Patients With Symptomatic COPD
All-cause mortality risk significantly lower for triple-drug regimen versus one of two dual-drug regimens
22 Percent Worldwide at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Those at increased risk ranged from <5 percent of those <20 years to >66 percent for those ≥70 years
Stroke Patients Infrequently Screened, Treated for Bone Loss
5.1 percent of patients with stroke, 2.9 percent of those without prior testing had bone mineral density test
Prophylactic Manual Acupuncture Reduces Migraine Days
Manual versus sham acupuncture resulted in greater reduction in migraine days, attacks
2017 to 2018 Saw Drop in Overdose Death Rates Involving Opioids
But rates involving synthetic opioids increased
North Carolina Outbreak of Legionnaires’ Traced to Hot Tub Display
Walking by display of hot tubs is likely source of disease, state health officials say
Irritable Bowel Symptoms Tied to Intestinal, Brain Abnormalities
Factors have cumulative effect on symptoms as well as on quality of life
Prolonged Exposure to Low-Dose Radiation May Increase HTN Risk
Significant linear association seen for hypertension and liver-absorbed dose from external γ-rays
Cooking Programs May Influence Children’s Food Selection
Those who watch healthy demonstrations more likely to make healthy food choices
Bans on Flavored Products Can Cut Any Tobacco Use in Teens
Reduced availability, decreased youth use seen within six months of policy's implementation
Psychoeducational Intervention of Little Benefit in Breast Cancer
However, patients said that psychoeducational group study was important intervention for their life
Disability Often Precedes Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Functional disability continues even after diagnosis and treatment
AAN: No Increased MS Relapse Risk in Postpartum Period
Annual relapse rate 0.39 before pregnancy, dropped during pregnancy, rebounded by four to six months
Outcomes Good for Autologous Reconstruction After Implant Fail
Autologous breast reconstruction associated with improved patient satisfaction, quality of life
USPSTF Addresses Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
One-time ultrasound screening recommended for men aged 65 to 75 who have ever smoked
African-Americans More Likely to Be Hospitalized With COVID-19
Odds of hospitalization increased 2.7-fold versus non-Hispanic whites after adjustment for age, sex, comorbidity
Many Systematic Reviews Do Not Fully Report Adverse Events
Of 146 protocols analyzed, 65 percent fully reported adverse events as intended by the protocol
Guidelines Issued for Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Topical glucocorticosteroids recommended over no treatment
General Fertility Rate Declined in United States in 2018
Birth rate increased for women aged 35 to 44 years, decreased 7 percent among those aged 15 to 19
More Than Half of Internal Medicine Graduates Choosing Primary Care
Programs with a majority of graduates entering primary care less likely to have X+Y scheduling
Amyloid PET Linked to Changes in Management for MCI, Dementia
Change in management between pre-, post-PET visits for 60.2 and 63.5 percent with MCI, dementia
New Coronavirus May Be Cause of Viral Pneumonia Outbreak in China
As of Sunday, 59 people in Wuhan were being treated for the respiratory illness
Guidance Issued for Interventional Radiologists Treating Frostbite
Review highlights management strategies for treating severe frostbite
Flexible Family Visitation Policy Does Not Cut Delirium in ICU
For family members, anxiety and depression scores were significantly better with flexible visitation policy
Government Shut Down as Samoa Battles Measles Outbreak
As of Monday, 3,728 cases have been recorded; of the 53 deaths, 48 were children younger than 4
Education May Affect β-Amyloid Burden in Alzheimer Disease
Findings seen in two cohorts with parental history of sporadic AD, autosomal dominant AD
Ultrasound of Calcaneus Efficient for Screening Bone Health
Ultrasound readings of left or right foot can predict good versus poor bone quality
Hormone Therapy in Transgender Women Ups Breast Cancer Risk
Transgender people on hormones, cisgender people should follow same breast cancer screening guidelines
Prognosis Good With Negative Biopsy in Active Surveillance
Negative biopsies during active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer tied to more favorable outcomes
AI Model Uses Serial Imaging to Predict Lung Cancer Tx Response
Deep learning integrates CT scans from multiple time points to improve clinical outcome predictions
CDC Opens Emergency Operations Center for Congo Ebola Outbreak
The virus has crossed the border from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda
Becoming Active in Middle Age Still Offers Health Benefits
Lower risk for all-cause, cardiovascular, cancer-related mortality similar to people active throughout adulthood
Oral Semaglutide Reduces HbA1c, Weight in Patients With T2DM
Semaglutide has a safety and tolerability profile consistent with other GLP-1 receptor agonists
Overweight and Obesity May Up Risk for Several Common Cancers
Among overweight, obese patients, cancer risk 12 percent greater compared with general population
CDC: Valley Fever Cases Increased From 2014 to 2017
Most cases reported from Arizona and California; in 2017, incidence in Arizona was 101 per 100,000
Fluorouracil Cream Best Choice for Tx of Actinic Keratosis Lesions
Fluorouracil more effective than imiquimod, methyl aminolevulinate photodynamic tx, ingenol mebutate
Overdose, Relapse After Buprenorphine Discontinuation High
The longer patients continue with buprenorphine treatment, the lower their risk of adverse outcomes
Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty Over Role in U.S. Opioid Epidemic
Company admits paying doctors to write more prescriptions, providing misleading information to the DEA
Longer Lactation Might Protect Against Type 2 Diabetes
Favorable glucose metabolic biomarker profile seen among women with a history of gestational diabetes
Yogurt Consumption Linked to Reduced CRC Adenoma Risk in Men
Men with two or more servings of yogurt per week have reduced risk for conventional adenoma
Endovascular AVF for Dialysis Access Shows High Patency Rate
Cumulative patency rate was 92.7 percent at 24 months for proximal radial artery arteriovenous fistula
Decline in SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Seen Over 60 Days
More than one in four health care personnel who were positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were seronegative on repeat testing
Home-Based Telerehabilitation Beneficial for Stroke Patients
Significant improvement seen in resting-state functional connectivity between bilateral M1 areas
Many Buprenorphine Prescribers Not Offering New Appointments
However, for those offering new appointments, wait times were not long to receive buprenorphine
2009 to 2017 Saw Pediatric Developmental Disability Increase
Significant increases in prevalence of any developmental disability and in ADHD, ASD, intellectual disability
DEA to Approve Dozens More Growers for Marijuana Research
Added sites will provide researchers with greater variety of marijuana to study
Opt-Out Universal Hep C Screening in Emergency Dept Is Useful
47.8 percent of cases reactive to HIV antibody were among those born after 1965
Hospital Program Does Not Cut Mortality for Acute Kidney Injury
But drop in hospital length of stay, improvement in metrics seen
U.S. COVID-19 Death Tally Hits New High for Summer
Deaths concentrated in Sun Belt states that have witnessed dramatic COVID-19 case spikes in June and July
Officials Say New York City Measles Outbreak Over
No new measles cases have been reported in the city since mid-July
eBay Bans Infant Inclined Sleepers, Other Companies Urged to Do Same
Earlier this year, investigation revealed inclined sleepers linked to dozens of infant deaths
Age-Adjusted Drug Overdose Death Rate Higher in Urban Counties
Rates of age-adjusted death higher in urban counties for men; higher in rural counties for women
Most Children Do Not Have Positive Results to Antibiotic Challenge
Positive results for only 18 percent of challenge tests to non-β-lactam antibiotics
Proportion of Teens Receiving Mental Health Care Steady
Changes seen in the sociodemographic profile of teens getting care, reasons for care, service settings
Outcomes Similar for COVID-19 in Patients With, Without HIV
Rate of patients who required mechanical ventilation, died similar for those with HIV, matched comparators
Emergency Visits for E-Scooter Injuries Up From 2014 to 2019
Injuries nearly doubled, with head injuries most common
BP Load No Aid to Prognosis in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
But high average blood pressure on 24-hour test strongly predicts child's cardiac, kidney disease risk
Maine Summer Camps Identified, Isolated COVID-19 Cases
Actions prevented COVID-19 transmission to more than 1,000 other campers and staff
Gastric Bypass Linked to Lower Risk for Major Birth Defects
Major birth defects recorded in 3.4 percent of infants born to mothers with gastric bypass surgery
Staff Collaboration Not Lowered by Internationally Trained Nurses
Higher levels of internationally trained nurses in U.S. hospital units do not hamper staff collaboration
Infection Control Compliance Not Tied to Knowledge
Rather, home health care nurses' beliefs and perceptions seem to have most impact on compliance
SAE Rate Higher With Nilotinib Versus Placebo in Parkinson Disease
Exploratory biomarkers altered in response to nilotinib, including drop in hyperphosphorylated tau
MS Relapse Risk Not Increased in Postoperative Period
Odds of postoperative versus preoperative relapse were not increased in unadjusted, adjusted analyses
Racial, Ethnic Underrepresentation Found in Med School Matriculants
Black, Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native students underrepresented versus U.S. population
Young Adult Never Smokers Show Growth in E-Cigarette Use
Results show nicotine initiation with e-cigarettes among young, switch to e-cigarettes in smokers
Rapid Progression Noted in Artificial Stone Silicosis
Progressive massive fibrosis increased from 6.6 to 37.7 percent after mean follow-up of 4.1 years
Homemade Sunscreen Recipes Commonly Shared, Offer Low Protection
Interest in natural products includes homemade sunscreen, which offers insufficient sun protection
Rare, Serious Illness May Occur in Children With COVID-19
British health officials warn of toxic shock syndrome features, atypical Kawasaki disease in kids with COVID-19
Emergency Physicians Have High Median Need-for-Recovery Scores
NFR score up for those with difficulty accessing annual, study leave and with increased percentage of out-of-hours work
Complications Higher Than Expected for Invasive Lung Tests
Complication rates for invasive lung diagnostic procedures higher than those seen in clinical trials
Vaccine-Preventable Infections Common After Peds Transplant
These infections in organ transplant recipients associated with significant morbidity, mortality, costs
Early-Life Mortality Risk Higher in ART-Conceived Children
Increased risk for mortality seen in the first year of life, predominantly in the early neonatal period
Some Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Down in U.S.
MRSA, vancomycin-resistant enterococcal, MDR P. aeruginosa infection rates fell from 2012 to 2017
Regulators Discuss Approval of New Alzheimer Disease Drug
Aducanumab does not cure or reverse Alzheimer disease; high dose may slow mental decline
One in Five Workers Exposed to Secondhand Smoke on the Job
Prevalence highest for those working in industries with outdoor workplaces unprotected by smoke-free laws
ASCO: Relugolix Superior to Leuprolide in Advanced Prostate Cancer
And, enzalutamide improves median overall survival in nonmetastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer
HIV-Infected Youth Less Likely to Achieve Viral Suppression
Findings seen in large national sample of youth despite similar rates of linkage to care as adults
Topical Corticosteroids Associated With Higher Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
Dose-response relationship observed in large European cohort
Health Care Aides Frequently Report Verbal Abuse
Aides who reported verbal abuse more than 11-fold more likely to also report physical abuse
Adults May Not Need Tetanus, Diphtheria Booster Shots
No significant decrease seen in incidence rates of tetanus, diphtheria with routine vaccination of adults
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Chief of U.S. Vaccine Initiative Says October Timeline ‘Extremely Unlikely’
Slaoui says there is 'no intent' to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine before clinical trials are completed
ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care
Nationwide improvements in insurance coverage and access to care seen, even in nonexpansion states
Fruit-, Veggie-Rich Diet May Soon Lower Markers for Cardiac Injury
Healthy eating during eight weeks tied to lower levels of markers for subclinical cardiac damage, strain
Endocrine Society Releases Hypoglycemia Performance Measures
Quality measures help providers identify older adults with T2DM who are at increased risk for hypoglycemia
Abnormal Menstrual Cycle Linked to Elevated Mortality
Women reporting irregular menstrual cycle at 14 to 17, 18 to 22 more likely to die from any causes
2019 Screening Guidelines Would Label More as T2DM Cases
Benefit would be limited because ID'd cases would have HbA1c levels below pharmacotherapy targets
Face-Mask Use by Public Can Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Population-level benefits of face-mask adoption found, even where wearers are placed at increased risk
Marijuana Use for MS Tied to Legal Permissiveness
Most patients have accurate knowledge about the legal status of cannabis where they live
Hostility Predicts Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome
More than half of patients scored as hostile; hostility predicts all-cause mortality but not ACS recurrence
No New U.S. Measles Cases Reported Last Week
Measles outbreaks are usually said to be over after 42 days without a new infection
ENDO: HbA1c Tied to Cognition in T2DM Patients After Lacunar Stroke
Increase in HbA1c over time linked to decrease in Cognitive Assessment Screening Instrument score
Compliance Higher if Stay-at-Home Extensions Are Shorter Than Thought
Results more pronounced among individuals who were already fully complying with self-isolation
Fewer Children Receiving Care at Family Medicine Practices
Odds of being seen at family practice increased for children from rural areas versus urban children
Hypertension in Pregnancy Ups Risk for Mental Disorder in Child
Associations of preeclampsia and severe preeclampsia independent of all covariates
New Kaiser Permanente Medical School Plans to Waive Tuition
School will waive all tuition for the full four years of school for its first five classes
Increasing Proportion of Dialysis Patients Rely on Safety-Net Care
Safety net-reliant patients more likely to initiate dialysis at nonprofit/independently owned facilities
CDC: 20.4 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Chronic Pain in 2019
Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain higher among women, adults ages 65 years and older
Mohs Micrographic Surgery May Up Survival in Stage I Melanoma
Survival modestly improved compared with traditional surgery with wide margin excision
Perrigo Asthma Inhalers Recalled Due to Clog Risk
Some of the recalled albuterol sulfate inhalers stop working after several uses
ART Treatment Not Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Increased risk compared with general population likely due to nulliparity among ART-treated women; risk not increased versus subfertile women
Medical Cannabis May Initially Aid Sleep in Chronic Pain Patients
Compared with placebo, cannabinoids show no improvement in pain scores in adult cancer patients
COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Tied to Fewer Preterm Births
Findings from the Netherlands should be substantiated internationally, authors say
Supply of Opioids Predicts Long-Term Use in Injured Workers
Odds of long-term opioid use up with initial Rx for five- to nine-day supply versus supply of less than five days
Insomnia Symptoms Associated With Increased Risk of CVD
Adults with individual symptoms, all three symptoms have increased risk for CVD, IHD, ischemic stroke
Monitoring HTN Med Adherence Does Not Improve BP Control
Text messaging and remote monitoring can aid adherence but not blood pressure control
Review Examines Methods for Diagnosis of Elevated ICP in Critically Ill
Physical examination features not sensitive enough for diagnosis of elevated ICP in critically ill patients
New Equation Estimates GFR Across Age Spectrum
But EKFC equation was developed and validated only in White populations
FDA Proposes Graphic Warning Labels on Cigarettes
New labels would be the most significant change to cigarette labels in more than 35 years
Patient Behaviors Identified That Impact Weight Regain After RYGB
Independent links for sedentary time, eating fast food, eating when feeling full, eating continuously
FDA Approves First Generic Version of Advair for Asthma, COPD
Medication approved to treat children aged 4 or older with asthma, adults with asthma or COPD
Use of Powder in Genital Area Not Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Frequent versus never use, long-term versus never use not significantly associated with higher risk
Early-Onset CVD Rate Up for Children of Moms With Diabetes
Rates of early-onset CVD higher for offspring of mothers with history of CVD, diabetes complications
Metabolic Syndrome Up in Young Adults in the United States
Significant increases between 2011 and 2016 also seen for women, Asians, and Hispanics
CVD, Non-CVD Mortality Increased With Azithromycin Use
Cardiovascular death risk increased within five days of azithromycin exposure, but not at six to 10 days
CDC: Mortality Rates Lowest for Infants of Normal-Weight Women
Total, neonatal, postneonatal mortality rates higher for infants of prepregnancy underweight women
United First U.S. Airline to Offer COVID-19 Testing for Passengers
Rapid test at airport provides results in about 20 minutes and will cost $250
Possible Measles Exposures Occurred at LA International Airport
Three people with measles traveled through the airport on the morning of Dec. 11
Statin Use May Cut All-Cause, CVD Mortality in Those 75 and Older
Reductions in risk seen for all-cause, CV mortality and composite of atherosclerotic CV events
Few Trauma Patients Assessed for Effects of PTSD, Acute Stress
Most adult, pediatric centers do not have assessment, educational protocols
Reducing Number of BP Meds May Be Safe in Some Older Adults
No significant change in systolic BP control seen at 12 weeks versus pretrial medication
Eflornithine + Sulindac Shows No Benefit in Adenomatous Polyposis
Incidence of disease progression not significantly lower with combo versus either drug alone
Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease
Telephone CBT outperformed treatment-as-usual on all depression, anxiety, quality-of-life measures
FDA Grants First Approvals for Generic Versions of Lyrica
Generic versions approved for neuropathic pain management, fibromyalgia, partial onset seizures
No Evidence Found of Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
Newborns of mothers with severe/critical COVID-19 born early, at risk for needing phototherapy
Mavoglurant Improves Visual Attention in Fragile X Syndrome
Increases noted in total absolute looking time, number of fixations to eye region while viewing faces
Machine Learning IDs Risk for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Classifier developed using EHR data identifies patients at highest probability threshold for FH
North Carolina Legionnaires’ Case Count Climbs to 79
Health officials have not found cause of the outbreak
Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment
After MCI diagnosis, patients should be counseled on treatment options; support needed for partners
Systemic Inflammation Rare in Pediatric COVID-19 Patients
Level of interleukin 10 increased in moderate versus mild cases; no difference seen in IL6, TNFα, IFN-γ
CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified
Total of 10,526 deaths identified during 2004 to 2018; rates up for men, older adults, AI/ANs
Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria
Primary care providers can oversee potential medical management, connect families with support
Proportion of Deaths Due to Heart Failure, HTN Increasing
But overall decrease in deaths from ischemic heart disease seen from 1999 to 2018
Bifocal Contact Lenses May Slow Children’s Myopia Progression
Myopia progression reduced with high add power versus medium add power multifocal or single-vision contact lenses
Higher Triglycerides May Be Protective in the Very Elderly
Higher triglyceride levels tied to lower risk of cognitive decline, ADL decline, frailty aggravation, and death
Rate, Timing of Altered Smell, Taste in Mild COVID-19 Examined
Overall, 64.4 percent of patients reported altered sense of smell, taste; one-third also had blocked nose
Fetal, Early-Life Exposures May Impact Young Adult Bone Health
Specifically, maternal smoking and breastfeeding tied to fracture risk in young adulthood
Fewer New T2DM Cases Seen in Adults on Plant-Based Diet
Intake of vitamins B2, B6 linked to reduced risk for T2DM; B12 intake from food linked to higher risk
Less Than One in 20 Eligible Adults Receives Lung Cancer Screening
Lung cancer screening at the state level does not correlate with lung cancer burden
Black Race Tied to COVID-19 Admissions, but Not Deaths
In-hospital mortality higher for Asian patients, despite lower risk for hospital admission
Infections Tied to Subsequent Risk for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Correlation highest for UTI; smaller-magnitude associations seen for UTI with intracerebral hemorrhage
Postoperative Length of Stay, Costs Down With Prehabilitation Program
Program includes walking and education on nutrition, smoking cessation, psychological preparation for surgery
Medicaid Expansion Tied to Increased Detection of Early Cancers
Three years after expansion, a decrease in late-stage cancers was also detectable
Facial Involvement in Primary Headaches Occurs Infrequently
Facial pain reported as independent or additional symptom in 291 patients of 2,912 patient data sets
Colorectal Cancer Mortality Disparities Vary Across U.S. Cities
Racial disparities in 25 of 30 cities examined; highest disparity in Washington, D.C., lowest in Philadelphia
Glucocorticoid Tapering Feasible for Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Findings observed in patients achieving low disease activity, remission while receiving tocilizumab
Intracerebral Hemorrhage Incidence Rate Stabilizing
Continued increase in incidence for those ≥75 years coincides with increase in use of anticoagulant meds
Short-Term Mortality Link Identified for Increased Ozone Exposure
Exposure to ozone greater than maximum background levels linked to short-term excess mortality of 0.26 percent
Physician Burnout Rate Increased From 2014 to 2017
Early-career physicians most susceptible to burnout; late-career physicians less vulnerable
U.S. Offers $1.2 Billion to Drug Company for COVID-19 Vaccine Research
Deal will fund phase 3 clinical trial in the United States this summer with about 30,000 volunteers
Antidepressant Effect Seen for Anti-Inflammatories in MDD
Review shows reduced depressive symptoms for anti-inflammatory agents compared with placebo in MDD
Home Oxygen Users Experience Problems Related to Equipment
Health care providers report lack of readily accessible resources for prescription of oxygen systems
Brain Scan May Guide Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Better response to cognitive behavioral therapy linked to greater activation in certain areas of brain
CDC: 10.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Rx Pain Meds in 2015 to 2018
No change found in use of prescription opioids from 2009-2010 to 2017-2018, but increase seen in nonopioid meds
U.S. Hits Record-Breaking 100,000 New COVID-19 Cases in One Day
Deaths related to COVID-19 have increased 21 percent across the country in the last two weeks
Frequency of Cannabis Use Before, During Pregnancy Increasing
Increases seen in daily, weekly, monthly cannabis use in year before, during pregnancy
China Bans Travel in Wuhan, Four Nearby Cities
Buses, subways, and ferries within the city of more than 11 million people have been suspended
Recommendations Developed for Preventing Secondary Fractures
Coalition reaches consensus on guidance for patients 65 years and older with hip or vertebral fracture
Location of Body Fat Linked to Advanced, Fatal Prostate Cancer
Risk for advanced, fatal disease also increased in association with body mass index, waist circumference
Leanness, Tallness in School-Aged Girls Linked to Risk for Endometriosis
Inverse link found for childhood BMI with endometriosis; positive link found for height with endometriosis
More Choices, Lower Premiums for ACA Consumers Next Year
20 more insurers will be participating in 2020, expanding consumer choice in many states
Common Sites of Bone Erosion in Rheumatoid Arthritis ID’d on US
Five sites most often showing bone erosion were wrist joint, big toe, thumb, index finger, middle finger
Some COVID-19 Outpatients Say Famotidine Eased Symptoms
Ten nonhospitalized patients who took famotidine reported some relief of COVID-19 symptoms
COVID-19 Tied to Higher Risk for Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes
However, no association seen between COVID-19 and small vessel occlusion stroke
MGUS Can Progress to Multiple Myeloma Within Five Years
Risk factors associated with progression include IgA isotype, 15 g/L or more monoclonal spike
Strong Support Found for Protective Practices Related to COVID-19
Most adults in N.Y.C., L.A., and across the U.S. support stay-at-home orders, closure of nonessential business
Vaccine Confidence Recently Increased in Some of Europe
Confidence in importance, safety, effectiveness of vaccines down in Afghanistan, other countries