Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments Explored in T2DM
Greatest drop in HbA1c for insulin, specific glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist added to metformin
Latinos Have High Rate of Positivity for SARS-CoV-2
Rate of positivity 42.6 percent, compared with 8.8 percent for whites and 17.6 percent for blacks
Mild Fever, Little Respiratory Illness Seen With COVID-19-Positive Infants
Of 18 COVID-19-positive infants less than 90 days old, none required intensive care
Heart Rhythm Disorders Seen in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients
ICU admission tied to incident atrial fibrillation, nonsustained ventricular tachycardias
Good Diet May Cut Toxicity Risk in Treatment of Pediatric ALL
Greater intake of foods rich in antioxidants tied to lower rates of infection, mucositis during treatment
Many Practice Unsafe Household Cleaning Against COVID-19
Warnings needed for prep of disinfectant solutions, use of bleach on food, applying cleaning products to skin
Intestinal Illness Spurs Recall of Bagged Salads Sold at Walmart, Aldi
More than 200 people have contracted cyclosporiasis; 23 people have been hospitalized
COVID-19 Drug Remdesivir Could Cost Up to $3,120 Per Patient
In the U.S., government programs, additional Gilead assistance should mean all patients have access to the drug
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law
Law required doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals
Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19 in Children Identified
8 percent of children need ICU admission; risk up with age <1 month, male sex, pre-existing conditions
