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More Than Half of Pregnant Women With COVID-19 Asymptomatic
Prepregnancy obesity, gestational diabetes higher for pregnant women with COVID-19-linked illness
Fetal Mortality Rate Higher for Black Versus White Mothers
Increased rate of fetal death in black mothers seen for deaths attributed to multiple causes
Lower Proportion of Inpatients With COVID-19 Wear Glasses
Proportion of those wearing glasses daily for extended periods lower than for general population
Coffee, Tea, Soda Tied to Higher Risk for Gastroesophageal Reflux
Consuming water, juice, milk not linked to increased risk for gastroesophageal reflux symptoms
Lung Cancer Treatment Plans Changed Due to Pandemic
57 percent of patients receiving active treatment had at least one change in treatment plans
Lifestyle Changes May Aid Cognitive Abilities
Cognition scores significantly higher for older adults experiencing cognitive decline assigned to an intervention
Black Newborn Mortality Lower With Care From Black Doctors
However, racial concordance between mother and physician not tied to lower maternal mortality
ATS Issues Recommendations for Noninvasive Ventilation in COPD
Use of nocturnal NIV suggested as well as usual care for patients with chronic stable hypercapnic COPD
Depression Common Among Psoriasis Patients
Women, patients younger than 30 years have higher rates of depression
Older Adults Experiencing More Loneliness During Pandemic
However, many do report using technology to connect with friends and family
