Some Outcomes Worse for Black Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Ten-year cumulative incidence of disease progression, receipt of definitive treatment increased
Risk for Needlestick Injuries Up in First Months of Training
Notable increase seen between second, third quarter during first three months of resident training
Deep-Learning Algorithm Helps Radiologists ID Cerebral Aneurysm
Overall performance of radiologists was 0.01 higher in terms of AUC with aid of algorithm
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
Major Neurological Disorders on the Rise in the United States
Burden increasing largely due to aging of the U.S. population
Preterm Birth May Be Increased for Women With SARS-CoV-2
Perinatal infection infrequent; effect of infection during early pregnancy not known
HPV Vaccine Generally Well Tolerated in Males
Disproportionate reports found for some adverse events, including syncope, with reporting odds ratio of 2.85
Cognitive Disorders More Common in People Admitted for COVID-19
Genetic variations may put some individuals at higher risk for severe infection
Vosoritide Aids Bone Growth in Children With Dwarfism
Compared with placebo, vosoritide increased growth velocity to near-normal annual rate
Infectious Disease Least Severe in School-Aged Children
For many infections, even young adults have more severe infection than children, except for dengue
Air Pollution Tied to Neurological Disorders in Seniors
Higher fine particulate matter tied to higher risk for Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease
Incident CVD Up With Sugary, Artificially Sweetened Drinks
Risks for first incident CVD increased for higher consumers of sugary drinks, ASBs versus nonconsumers
Many U.S. Young Adults Not Aware of Stroke Symptoms
28.9 percent of young adults not aware of all five stroke symptoms; 2.7 percent not aware of any
Most Couples Concordant for Cardiovascular Risk
In 79 percent of couples, both members are in nonideal category for cardiovascular health score
ACA Protects Coverage for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Dependent coverage provision cuts risk for insurance loss by 15 percent
Quality of Life Varies With Breast Cancer Surgery Type
Body image, sexual health, anxiety worse after bilateral mastectomy
In-Hospital Mortality Higher for Homeless Heart Attack Patients
Risk for death three times higher for homeless, despite receiving similar care
ASN: Finerenone May Slow Progression in CKD With T2DM
Risks for chronic kidney disease progression, CV events lower with finerenone versus placebo
Antifungal Meds Cut Risk for Death After Lung Transplant
Prophylactic antifungal medications cut risk for dying by half
Recommendations Updated for HIV Treatment, Prevention
Prompt initiation of antiretroviral therapy advised in those with HIV and detectable viremia
Importance of CPR Reaffirmed in AHA Guidelines for Cardiac Arrest
Guidelines include recovery as link in chain of survival, emphasizing needs of patients, caregivers
COVID-19 Pandemic Challenges Osteoporosis Management
Decline in active management reflected by decrease in FRAX online fracture risk assessments
Rural Patients With Alzheimer Disease Have Shorter Survival
Rural versus urban patients also spend more time in nursing homes, receive less home health care
COVID-19-Related Death Up for Adults With Down Syndrome
Hazard ratios for COVID-19-related death, hospitalization 10.39 and 4.94 in adjusted analyses
Rurality, Income Impact Stage at Diagnosis, Mortality in Liver Cancer
Patients from rural regions, lower-income households have more advanced stage at diagnosis of HCC
Factors ID’d for Strong Antibody Response in COVID-19
Increased antibody responses associated with male sex, older age, hospitalizations for COVID-19
AstraZeneca, J&J Resume U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trials
U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the restart after reviewing all safety data
Hospitals Straining Under Weight of Surging COVID-19 Case Counts
More than 41,000 COVID-19 patients hospitalized across the country, a 40 percent rise in the past month
Mental Health Issues Prevalent in Quarantining Students
Overall, 42.8 percent of university students in France reported at least one mental health outcome
Metabolic Surgery Linked to Reduced Risk for MACE After MI
Risk for death, new MI, heart failure lower with metabolic surgery in obese patients with previous MI
ASTRO Issues Guideline on Radiation Therapy for Rectal Cancer
Neoadjuvant RT recommended for stage II to III rectal cancer; RT should be performed preoperatively
Breast Cancer Surgery Feasible for Most Fit Older Women
Hormone therapy alone may be as good as surgery if life expectancy is less than four years
SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV
Career counseling recommended for those planning to conduct exposure-prone procedures
Adequate Staffing During Labor, Delivery Boosts Outcomes
Findings link nursing care to skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, recovery care
Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk
More daytime noise tied to 30 percent higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease
MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices
MRI can be performed safely in patients with non-MRI-conditional devices, including pacemakers
Objective Olfactory Dysfunction Linked to Mortality in Seniors
Link for adults aged ≥65 years persisted after further adjustment for cognitive assessment, depression
Findings Conflicted for Benefit of Tocilizumab in COVID-19
One trial shows reduction in mortality, but no evidence of efficacy seen in two additional trials
Survival From COVID-19 High in Patients With Psoriasis
Risk for hospitalization increased for patients using nonbiologic systemic therapy versus biologics
Convalescent Plasma Has Limited Benefit for Moderate COVID-19
Randomized phase II trial shows no drop in progression to severe disease, all-cause deaths
CDC: Vaccination Coverage Generally High by Age 24 Months
Coverage with at least two doses of flu vaccine higher for children born 2016 to 2017 versus 2014 to 2015
CDC Plans Cellphone COVID-19 Vaccine Tracking System
Health checks will be done by text messages and email every day during the first week after vaccination
FDA Needs More Safety Data on COVID-19 Vaccines, Experts Say
Polls show Americans getting more skeptical about a vaccine, worry that approval process is being rushed
APA: Americans Are Stressed, Particularly Young Adults
American Psychological Association says annual survey points to national mental health crisis
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Skin Breaks Down With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates
Larger thalamic volumes seen with prolonged arterial line, central venous line use and fewer skin breaks
Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome
Strong recommendation advises screening for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years
Green Tea, Coffee Intake Linked to Reduced Mortality in T2DM
Higher levels of consumption of green tea and/or coffee may reduce mortality in those with T2DM
Dasatinib + Blinatumomab Active for Ph-Positive ALL in Adults
Complete remission, overall survival seen in 98, 95 percent of patients in phase 2 study
Taking Lipid-Lowering Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Cancer Death
Adherence inversely linked to mortality related to breast cancer, CRC, melanoma in women
Cytokines Not at ‘Storm’ Levels in Those With Severe COVID-19
Levels in severely, critically ill COVID-19 patients much lower than in other inflammatory syndromes
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Algorithm Predicts Death, Hospital Admission From COVID-19
Final risk algorithm includes age, ethnicity, deprivation, body mass index, range of comorbidities
Tocilizumab Does Not Prevent Intubation, Death in COVID-19
Intubation or death, disease worsening similar for tocilizumab, placebo in hospitalized patients
CDC: Number of COVID-19 Deaths May Be Underreported
Only two-thirds of the nearly 300,000 excess deaths in 2020 are attributed to COVID-19
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Enrolls 30,000
Moderna says it is on track to apply for FDA approval to market the vaccine in early December
CDC Broadens Definition of ‘Close Contact’ in Tracing COVID-19 Infections
Change will likely have biggest impact in group settings where people are in repeated contact with others
Skin Breaks Drop With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates
Larger thalamic volumes seen with prolonged arterial line, central venous line use and fewer skin breaks
SONG-HD Fatigue Reliable, Valid Scale for Fatigue in Hemodialysis
SONG HD Fatigue measure was internally consistent and stable over a one-week period
Total Joint Arthroplasty Linked to Reduced Risk for Falls
Risk for falls significantly reduced for patients undergoing total hip, knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis
Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen-detected cancer
Aortic Dissection Is Rare Complication of Pregnancy
Most cases during pregnancy, postpartum period seen in women with aortopathy or family history
Proactive Interventions Cut Spending for Children With Asthma
Reductions in utilization varied by state and intervention
Weekend Admission Tied to Higher Stroke Mortality
Admission for hemorrhagic stroke on weekends versus weekdays tied to higher mortality at both rural, urban hospitals
Corticosteroid Exposure Affects Bone Health in Asthma Patients
Oral, inhaled corticosteroid use linked to increased risk for osteoporosis, fragility fractures
Vaccine Attributes Influence Readiness to Accept COVID-19 Shot
Political considerations also influence preference for choosing a hypothetical COVID-19 vaccine
Insurance Tied to Odds of Cancer Surgery at High-Volume Centers
Uninsured, Medicare-, Medicaid-insured less likely to receive surgical cancer care at high-volume hospital
Vertebral Fractures Marker of Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
COVID-19 patients with vertebral fractures more often require noninvasive mechanical ventilation
Maternal Hypothyroidism Linked to Risk for ADHD in Offspring
Risk for ADHD increased in children of mothers with hypothyroidism diagnosed prior to, during pregnancy
Rate of Injuries Increased Around Diagnosis of Cervical Cancer
Rates of iatrogenic, noniatrogenic injuries higher for women having diagnostic workup for cervical cancer
Fauci ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for COVID-19 Vaccine by Year’s End
Fauci was speaking at a virtual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America
Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty to Opioid-Related Crimes
Settlement is federal government's biggest win in holding a major drug company responsible for opioid crisis
New Wave of COVID-19 Infections Taking Hold in America
Luckily, the climbing case count has not yet translated to increased deaths
Lasting Psychological Morbidity Seen With Hyperemesis Gravidarum
More women with hyperemesis gravidarum have probable depression
Water-Based Births as Safe as Traditional Births
Hospital-based water births had no higher risk for neonatal intensive care unit admission
CDC: 65.3 Percent of U.S. Women Currently Using Contraceptives
Female sterilization most common contraceptive method; use declined with higher education
Linked Color Imaging Detects More Neoplastic Upper GI Lesions
More neoplastic lesions initially diagnosed in the examination group undergoing LCI first
Guidelines Issued on Managing Infants Exposed to HIV
Counseling should be provided for parents, caregivers of infants exposed to HIV, including for routine care
Removing Race Classifier Would Impact Care in Blacks With CKD
About one in three patients would be reclassified to more severe chronic kidney disease stage
CDC: One-Year Survival 96.1 Percent for Male Breast Cancer
Relative survival varies by stage at diagnosis, from 98.7 to 25.9 percent for localized and distant stage, respectively
Kidney Disease, Injury Linked to Higher Mortality With COVID-19
Mortality increased with increasing severity of kidney injury in those admitted to ICU for COVID-19
COVID-19 Mitigation Measures Tied to Fewer Preterm Births
Findings from the Netherlands should be substantiated internationally, authors say
Higher-Calorie Refeeding Beneficial in Anorexia Nervosa
Medical stability restored significantly earlier; no increase seen in electrolyte abnormalities, adverse events
More Physical Activity, Less Sitting Beneficial for Seniors
Global mental, physical health improved with more MPVA, less sitting for seniors with, without cancer history
Investigational Drug May Prolong Survival in Patients With ALS
Median survival 6.5 months longer with initiation of PB-TURSO treatment compared with placebo
Time to Diagnosis Longer for Subtle Seizures in Focal Epilepsy
Most related motor vehicle accidents tied to new-onset focal epilepsy in those with subtle seizures
CDC Recommends Face Masks in All Public Transportation Settings
Agency urges transport operators to 'refuse boarding to anyone not wearing a mask'
Scientists to Infect Volunteers With COVID-19 in Challenge Trial
Challenge trials have long history, going back to development of smallpox vaccine in 1796
No COVID-19 Vaccines Allowed in California Without State Approval
California governor says vaccinations 'will move at the speed of trust'
Electronic Cigarettes Improve Long-Term Smoking Cessation
Quit rates higher in people randomly assigned to nicotine e-cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy
Pandemic Taking Toll on the Mental Health of Health Care Staff
Clinically significant posttraumatic stress symptoms seen in estimated 23.4 percent during acute phase
Emergency Sick Leave Helped to Flatten the U.S. COVID-19 Curve
Compared with before sick leave, newly gained sick leave led to 400 fewer confirmed cases per day
Most Users Report Cannabidiol Use for Treatment of Diagnosable Conditions
Psychiatric, orthopedic, and sleep issues most commonly cited in a Reddit forum
Neurologic Complications Seen in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Neurologic disorders tied to increased risk for in-hospital mortality
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Low With Congenital Heart Disease
Higher risk for severe disease seen with genetic syndrome, adults at advanced physiological stage
Ischemic Heart Disease Is Major Health Burden Worldwide
126.5 million people lived with IHD in 2017; burden metrics of IHD increased between 1990 and 2017
Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Well Tolerated in Phase 1/2 Trial
Neutralizing antibody geometric mean titers higher in vaccine group at day 42 in phase 1 trial
Autism, ADHD Linked to More Doctor, Hospital Visits by Age 1
Patterns of health care use before age 1 distinctive in autism, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Non-Health Care Spending Linked to Infant Mortality Rates
Increase of $0.30 per person in environmental spending linked to drop of 0.03 deaths/1,000 live births
Anti-VEGF Therapy May Aid Visual Acuity in Some nAMD Patients
Useful visual acuity preserved for about 20 percent of patients over their average remaining lifetime
Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults
Greater integrity of gray matter seen on brain MRI in older adults with higher levels of social engagement
COVID-19-Linked Deaths Mainly in Seniors in May to August 2020
Percentage of decedents who were Hispanic increased from 16.3 to 26.4 percent in May to August
No Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Before Election
Company has reversed its previous claims that it would apply for the approval in October
Career Satisfaction, Burnout Both High Among Internists
Risk factors for burnout include documentation time pressure and lack of work control
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
Employment Disruption-Linked Financial Hardship Found for Female CA Survivors
Considerable burden of financial hardship reported for female adolescent, young-adult cancer survivors
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most indicate using after age 60 years for medical purposes
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Addition of Radiotherapy for DCIS Cuts Risk for Subsequent Cancer
Risk higher in first five years of follow-up for those treated with breast-conserving surgery alone
UEG: Allergy-Related Dz Tied to Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 16
Asthma and food hypersensitivity at age 12 years associated with increased risk for IBS at age 16 years
UEG: Pancreatic CA Down With Bariatric Sx for Obese With DM
Prevalence of pancreatic cancer higher in patients with predisposing diabetes and obesity without BS
Upadacitinib Tops Abatacept for RA Refractory to DMARDs
Superior for mean change in composite DAS28-CRP values and remission, but more adverse events seen
Negative D-Dimer Can Safely Rule Out DVT as Standalone Test
Standalone D-dimer testing followed by whole-leg compression US in positive patients rules out DVT
Pharmacotherapy, Psychotherapy Combo Best for Bipolar Disorder
Manualized treatments linked to significantly reduced recurrence rates versus control treatments
Outcomes Worse for Women With MI at 50 Years or Younger
Women less likely to undergo coronary revascularization, receive guideline-directed medical treatment
Reinfection With SARS-CoV-2 Described in 25-Year-Old
Patient had two positive tests in April and June 2020, separated by two negative tests in May 2020
MACE Up for High-Risk Patients After Noncardiac Surgery
Incidence of MACE 20.6 percent within 365 days in patients at increased CV risk
U.S. Incidence of Distant-Stage Prostate Cancer Up, 2010 to 2017
Five-year survival for distant-stage prostate cancer improved from 2011 to 2016
FDA Requiring Labeling Changes to NSAIDs Warning of Risks in Pregnancy
Labeling must indicate risks to unborn baby with NSAID use at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later
Use of Common Meds Tied to Lower Lung Cancer Mortality
Combined use of aspirin, statins, metformin tied to lower lung cancer risk and mortality
Prenatal Cannabis Exposure May Raise Risk for Psychopathology
Findings seen in middle childhood, especially for maternal cannabis use after knowledge of pregnancy
Modest Increase in Patient Visits Could Offset Costs of Scribes
Model shows adding two new or three return patient visits per day profitable for all specialties
Time to Results Faster With Point-of-Care COVID-19 Testing
Time to results significantly shorter with QIAstat-Dx Respiratory SARS-CoV-2 Panel than with PCR
Reducing Drinking May Improve Pain Interference Symptoms
Improvement seen in tobacco smoking, cannabis use, cocaine use, although confidence intervals wide
CAC Helps ID CVD Risk in Women Receiving RT for Breast Cancer
Higher CAC score calculated from radiotherapy-planning CT scan linked to increased risk for CVD
Ertugliflozin Noninferior for CV Outcomes in T2DM With ASCVD
Ertugliflozin is noninferior to placebo for the primary end point of major adverse cardiovascular events
Cannabinoid Use Tied to Adverse Outcomes With COPD
In older adults with COPD, cannabinoid use tied to all-cause mortality, hospitalizations
Removal Plus Transplant Surgery Feasible in Polycystic Kidney Disease
Simultaneous bilateral laparoscopic nephrectomy can be done at the time of living donor kidney transplant
E-Cigarette Use Not Tied to Wheezing in Teens
Findings similar for e-cigarette use in the past year, 30 days, or seven days
Polypharmacy Common in Seniors With Heart Failure
With increasing number of medications, more rapid increase seen in number of noncardiovascular meds
Bariatric Surgery Linked to Longer Life Expectancy in Obesity
Adjusted median life expectancy three years longer with bariatric surgery than with usual obesity care
Apathy in Older Adults May Signal Risk for Developing Dementia
Risk for developing probable dementia increased in association with severe versus low apathy
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
ACS: Virtual Postoperative Care More Efficient With High Satisfaction
Time spent with provider similar to in-person, but total clinic time shorter with virtual visit
Alcohol Abstinence Increased Among Young Adults From 2002 to 2018
However, increase seen in marijuana use, co-use of alcohol and marijuana
FDA Warns Companies About Illegal Sales of Dietary Supplements
The supplements contain cesium chloride, but no cesium chloride-containing products are FDA-approved
COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Study Paused
ACTIV-3 study, testing use of an antibody therapy with remdesivir, paused 'out of an abundance of caution'
Immune Responses Long-Lasting After Serious COVID-19
IgG levels remain elevated for four months in patients with symptoms lasting for 14 days
Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control
Three specific goals can drive change in hypertension control in the United States
Individuals With Blood Group O Have Lower Risk for COVID-19
And more COVID-19 patients with blood group A or AB require mechanical ventilation, CRRT
Telehealth Disparity Seen in Cancer Care
Black, Hispanic patients with cancer significantly less likely to use video telehealth versus White patients
ACS: Tranexamic Acid No Better Than Placebo After Severe Injury
Antifibrinolytic agent may lower 30-day mortality when used within one hour of injury, for severe shock
NIH Launches Trial of Antibody Drugs Against COVID-19
The phase 2 trial will assess effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies in conjunction with remdesivir
Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir Aid HCV D+/R− Kidney Transplants
Two studies demonstrate safe transplant of kidneys from deceased donors with HCV infection
Sitagliptin May Cut Mortality in T2DM Patients With COVID-19
Sitagliptin at time of hospitalization linked to reduced mortality, improved clinical outcomes
Lack of Knowledge Barrier to Prone Positioning Use in ARDS
Implementation strategies developed included educational outreach, learning collaborative
Maternal Distress in Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Maternal depression during pregnancy may increase child's risk for asthma at 10 years of age
Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids
Autism risk seems to increase with longer duration of epidural exposure
Black Race Tied to COVID-19 Admissions, but Not Deaths
In-hospital mortality higher for Asian patients, despite lower risk for hospital admission
BMD Testing Rates Low in Men Initiating ADT for Prostate Cancer
Odds of BMD testing up with history of osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, bisphosphonate use
U.S. Deaths Up 20 Percent From March Through July 2020
The United States has had high COVID-19-associated mortality compared with other countries
Racism, Preventive Care at Forefront of American Academy of Pediatrics Conference
Elizabeth Murray, D.O., AAP spokesperson, discussed the highlights of this year's virtual conference with HD Live!
AACR Reports Racial-, Ethnicity-Based Cancer Health Disparities
Despite progress, African Americans continue to have highest overall cancer death rate in the U.S.
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Paused for Unexplained Illness
Johnson & Johnson stopped its COVID-19 vaccine trial, which began phase 3 testing last month
ACA Lowered Out-of-Pocket Costs for Low-Income Families
High-income families saw smaller financial benefit from ACA policies than low-, middle-income families
Relationship Explored Between Physical Activity and Lymphoma
Dose-response analysis showed protective effect with 1 percent risk reduction per three MET hours/week
One Size May Not Fit All for Postoperative Opioid Prescribing
Guidelines reduce postoperative opioid prescribing but may result in inadequate pain control for some
More Than Half of Cancer Patients Willing to Enroll in Clinical Trials
Participation rates similar for Black and White patients, treatment and cancer control trials
Survey: About 3 in 4 U.S. Adults Likely to Get Flu Shot This Season
One-third report they are more likely to get a flu shot this year than previously
Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia
Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
Out-of-Network Claims Fairly Common for Elective Colonoscopy
Out-of-network claims involved anesthesiologist, pathologist in 64, 40 percent of cases, respectively
Web-Based Tailored Messages Do Not Increase Infant Vaccination Rates
No increase seen in timely uptake by parents who receive messages tailored to vaccine beliefs, values
Hospital Outcomes Worse for Children With Chronic Kidney Disease
Length of stay, costs, mortality risk greater than for children hospitalized with other chronic illnesses
COVID-19-Free Surgical Pathways May Aid Cancer Surgery Outcomes
Pulmonary complication, postoperative SARS-CoV-2 infection rates lower with COVID-19-free pathways
Timing of Puberty Linked to Risk for Self-Harm in Adolescence
Earlier puberty associated with higher risk for self-harm at 16 years of age
Bedside Tracheotomy Feasible for Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
No infection identified among surgeons following procedure; postoperative complications rarely seen
T2DM Links to Risk for Dementia Differ by Type, Glycemic Control
Dose-response association shows higher risk for dementia with HbA1c >87 versus <52 mmol/mol
CDC: U.S. COVID-19 Deaths Could Reach 233,000 by End of October
And, dual coronavirus-flu vaccine to start human trials
Remdesivir Cuts Time to COVID-19 Recovery
However, no significant difference in mortality found between remdesivir and placebo groups
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Manufacturer Prices for Insulin Substantially Higher in the U.S.
Manufacturer prices more than eight times higher in the U.S. than in other high-income countries
Factors Associated With Suicide in Leukemia Identified
Risk factors include male sex, older age at diagnosis, White race
DKA Episode May Harm Cognitive Function in Children With T1D
Lower IQ and worse memory seen in children with newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes and single event
Reproductive Factors Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women
For composite CVD, twofold link seen for preeclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth; risk lower with longer breastfeeding
Type of Anesthesia Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Dementia risk did not differ by general, regional anesthesia in seniors undergoing elective surgery
Symptoms of COVID-19 Poor Marker for SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Only 13.9 percent of individuals with positive test reported specific symptoms on the day of the test
For Substance Abusers, Odds of Opioid Use Up With Cannabis Use
For adults using nonmedical opioids, odds of opioid use are increased on days when cannabis is used
Exercise Intensity Seems Not to Impact Mortality Levels
Combined MICT, HIIT intervention group had no difference in mortality versus recommended guidelines
Specific Factors Tied to Unemployment With MS Diagnosis
Many of the factors related to maintenance of employment are alterable
Disparities in Insulin Pump Use Persist, 2005 to 2019
Use higher among White children with type 1 diabetes versus Black and Hispanic children
Remote Ischemic Postconditioning May Aid Stroke Recovery
More patients with acute ischemic stroke in RIPC group had excellent recovery at three months
Psychosocial Resilience Linked to Heart Health in Black Adults
Individual psychosocial resilience independently linked to higher LS7 score in Black adults
Suicide Deaths Up in Youth After Antidepressant Warnings
After warnings and abrupt decline in treatment, downward trend of suicide deaths was reversed
Bimodal Neuromodulation Device May Relieve Tinnitus Symptoms
Therapeutic improvements continued for 12 months after treatment with bimodal stimulation
Physical Activity, Sleep Profiles Vary in Adults With Arthritis
Balanced activity profile linked to weaker work-related sitting habit, stronger outside walking habit
COVID-19 Symptoms Often Prolonged in Pregnant Women
Most prevalent first symptoms cough, sore throat, body aches, fever for those testing positive for SARS-CoV-2
Lifetime Prevalence of Suicide Ideation 17.4 Percent Among Doctors
Lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts 1.8 percent, with one-year prevalence of 0.3 percent
Measurable Residual Disease Negativity Tied to Survival in AML
AML patients without MRD have higher estimated rates of five-year disease-free, overall survival
28 Percent With T1DM Received Remote Care in Pandemic
Most patients found remote appointments useful and planned to have remote appointments in the future
ASA: Cannabis Users May Need More Anesthesia During Surgery
Also, higher subjective pain scores seen postoperatively among cannabis users
Poll: Medication Management Lacking in Older Adults
Most older adults taking multiple medications have never had a comprehensive medication review
Maker of Antibody Cocktail Trump Took Seeks Emergency Use Authorization
Although effectiveness has not yet been seen in humans, drug has shown promise in treating mild cases of COVID-19
Some Patients Have Increase in Cardiac Events With Azithromycin
Risk for cardiac events higher with azithromycin versus amoxicillin in those using QT-prolonging drugs
IV, Oral Antibiotics Comparable for Treating P. aeruginosa in CF
Results do not support use of IV antibiotics to eradicate P. aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis, authors say
Lopinavir-Ritonavir No Benefit in Patients Admitted With COVID-19
No reductions seen in 28-day mortality or duration of hospital stay in COVID-19 with lopinavir-ritonavir
CDC: 2013 to 2018 Saw Jump in Drug OD Deaths Involving Cocaine
Rate of drug OD deaths involving cocaine with opioids increased faster than cocaine deaths without opioids