Likely Deficient Vitamin D Status Linked to COVID-19 Risk
Risk for testing positive for COVID-19 increased for likely deficient versus likely sufficient vitamin D groups
Chief of U.S. Vaccine Initiative Says October Timeline ‘Extremely Unlikely’
Slaoui says there is 'no intent' to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine before clinical trials are completed
Some Lupus Erythematosus Cases Tied to Drug Exposure
Cases found for both cutaneous and systemic lupus, but some previous reports due to protopathic bias
Anticholinergic Meds May Raise Risk for Cognitive Decline
Effects significantly worse among individuals with risk factors for Alzheimer disease
Benefit of Adjuvant Dabrafenib + Trametinib Persists in Melanoma
Long-term benefit seen for relapse-free survival in stage III disease with BRAF V600E, V600K mutations
CDC: 13.2 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Antidepressants in 2015 to 2018
Use was higher for women than men; use highest among women aged 60 years and older
COVID-19 During Pregnancy May Pose Risks for Mother, Baby
Though less likely to report symptoms, pregnant women more likely to need intensive care, ventilation
Labiaplasty Surgery Considered Safe, Effective
Patients saw significant benefit in functional, appearance-related symptoms and quality of life
Severe Hypoglycemia May Up Fall Risk in Older Adults With T2DM
Twofold higher risk seen for diabetes patients with a severe hypoglycemia event
Child Cancer Survivors’ Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Deficits
Findings seen in survivors of childhood cancer independent of the neurotoxic treatment received
