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Risk for COVID-19, COVID-19-Related Death Up With Folic Acid Rx
No association found for prescription of methotrexate with increased risk for COVID-19 or COVID-19-related death
CDC: Heart Disease Still Leading Cause of Death
Cancer next most likely cause of death, followed by stroke and chronic lower respiratory diseases
Risk for Suicidal Ideation Not Increased With Semaglutide
No increased risk for suicidal ideation seen with semaglutide versus non-GLP1R agonist antiobesity medications
Biden to Lift COVID-19 Emergencies in May
After that, COVID-19 would be treated as an endemic threat managed by more typical public health authorities
Family History Linked to Early-Onset A-Fib in Minorities
Probands of African, Hispanic/Latino descent with EOAF more likely to have first-degree relative with AF
Presenting Weight Loss Treatment as Positive Opportunity Is Beneficial
Uptake of treatment and weight change greater when referral is presented as good news relative to neutral news
Cisatracurium Ups Some ARDS Outcomes Versus Vecuronium
No difference in mortality or hospital days but fewer ventilator and intensive care unit days
College Athletes’ Concussion Knowledge Varies by Race
Awareness low despite NCAA concussion education requirements for athletes
Concussions May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease Progression
Brain trauma seems to speed up mental decline in patients at genetic risk for Alzheimer's
Meds Up Hospitalization for Dehydration, Heat-Linked Illness
Commonly used meds linked to increased risk of hospitalization for dehydration, heat-related illness
