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A significant decline was seen in the monthly surgical case volume of acute type A aortic dissection in New York City after COVID-19

Significant Drop Seen in Type A Aortic Dissection After COVID-19

Monthly surgical case volume of aortic dissection declined 76.5 percent; volumes low in March, April
Insulin resistance is one factor mediating part of the association between race and poor prognosis in breast cancer

Insulin Resistance May Add to Racial Disparity in Breast Cancer Prognosis

Tumors from black women with invasive breast cancer have higher expression of the insulin receptor
Use of the awakening and breathing coordination

ABCDE Bundle Can Reduce Ventilation Time for ICU Patients

Awakening and breathing coordination, delirium monitoring/management, early mobility are key
Despite adoption of enhanced safety measures

Radiation Oncology Clinic Visits Down Due to COVID-19

Patient volume decreased despite vast majority of practices adopting enhanced safety practices
For patients with cancer and COVID-19

ASCO: Mortality High for Cancer Patients With COVID-19

Factors linked to 30-day mortality include age, male sex, smoking status, comorbidities, active cancer