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AHA: Cannabis May Have Adverse Cardiovascular Effects
No indication of cardiovascular benefits found; more research needed to further understand adverse effects
Diabetes-Related Lower-Limb Amputations Up in Older Adults
Absolute rates for amputation among Medicare beneficiaries highest in oldest old, blacks, men
ASCRS Updates Guidelines on Surgery for Crohn Disease
Surgery may be considered for those with inadequate response to, nonadherence with medical therapy
CDC Describes 238 Confirmed Cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis
Median patient age was 5.3 years; 86 percent of patients had onset during August to November
Education May Affect β-Amyloid Burden in Alzheimer Disease
Findings seen in two cohorts with parental history of sporadic AD, autosomal dominant AD
Subcutaneous ICD Noninferior to Transvenous ICD
Findings seen for patients with indication for implantable cardioverter defibrillator but no indication for pacing
Seven States Join Pact to Speed COVID-19 Testing
Bipartisan plan illustrates just how bad testing delays are across the country
Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine Shows Encouraging Results
One study revealed that 56 people made high levels of antibodies with no adverse side effects
Worldwide Burden of Gout Increased From 1990 to 2017
Men had higher global point prevalence estimates for gout; prevalence higher in older age groups
COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate 29 Percent in Multiple Myeloma Patients
Increased odds of adverse outcomes seen for Hispanic/Latinos, African-American Blacks versus white patients
