Today’s Health News
Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease Largely Unchanged From 2011 to 2018
However, some small but significant increases and decreases seen in specific geographic areas
Delay to Admission From ED Tied to Increase in 30-Day Mortality
Statistically significant linear increase observed in mortality from five hours after time of arrival at emergency department up to 12 hours
Closed-Loop System Improves Glycemic Control in Young Children With T1DM
Percentage of time with glucose level in target range higher during closed-loop period versus sensor-augmented pump therapy period
Semaglutide Superior to Liraglutide for Weight Loss
Findings reported for subcutaneous treatment in overweight, obese adults also using diet, physical activity
One-Third of Pregnant Women Report Mental Distress During Pandemic
Health behavior impacts showed a dose-response relationship with mental health distress
Myopia Progressed Faster in Children Under COVID-19 Lockdowns
Exploratory analysis shows link between optical defocus treatment and slower progression of myopia in school-aged children
Vaccine Effectiveness Against Symptomatic COVID-19 Wanes
But protection against COVID-19 hospitalization, death after two doses of BNT162b2 or CHAdOx1-S is more durable
Brain Imaging May ID THC-Linked Impairment in Cannabis Users
Measurement of prefrontal cortex oxygenated hemoglobin concentration with functional near-infrared spectroscopy may detect THC impairment
Biosimilars Could Cut Spending for Biologic Therapy in the U.S.
Increased market growth of biosimilars that are similar to brand-name biologic agents has the potential to reduce spending on prescription drugs
Peanut Oral Immunotherapy at Younger Age Ups Desensitization in Children
More children who received immunotherapy met the primary outcome of desensitization and remission criteria