Today’s Health News
Booster Shots a Likely Reality for COVID-19-Vaccinated Americans
And, CDC has scheduled a new emergency hearing on the safety of J&J vaccine for April 23
Hemorrhagic Stroke + COVID-19 Doubles Risk for In-Hospital Mortality
In addition to increased risk for death, hospital and ICU lengths of stay are longer
Grandmaternal DDT Exposure Tied to Granddaughter Early Menarche, Obesity
o,p'-DDT exposure in normal-weight, but not overweight or obese, grandmothers linked to obesity in granddaughters
Risk-Based Approach Developed to Triage Mammography Use
Clinical indication and individual risk factors linked to breast cancer detection and could help triage mammography use
Chronic Adverse Effects From Anti-PD-1 Immunotherapies Common
About 43 percent of patients who receive anti-PD1 therapy for advanced melanoma have chronic immune-related adverse effects
Brain Activity May Play Role in ‘Broken Heart Syndrome’
Stress-related brain activity tied to higher risk for developing Takotsubo syndrome
Gens X and Y Show Worrisome Trend of Declining Health
Future increase in morbidity and mortality rates likely as younger generations age
Severe Mental Illness Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Attack Death
Those with severe mental illness also less likely to receive revascularization
ATA Issues Guidelines for Managing Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer
Evidence-based guidelines address diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment, including early multidisciplinary care team involvement
Response to One COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Strong in Previously Infected
Neutralizing antibody titer is higher after one dose of mRNA vaccine than after two vaccine doses in previously uninfected persons