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Flu Vaccination in High-Risk Groups May Reduce CV Events
Hospitalized patients at high risk who are vaccinated have lower rates of MI, TIA, cardiac arrest, death
ICU Beds Lacking in Low-Income Neighborhoods Across the U.S.
Authors say policies facilitating hospital coordination urgently needed to mitigate the effects of COVID-19
Gastric Cancer Incidence in Those ≥50 Differs by Race/Ethnicity
Incidence of noncardia gastric adenocarcinoma higher in nonwhites than in non-Hispanic whites
Western Diet Tied to Adult Acne
Large survey shows diets high in fatty, sugary foods and drinks and milk associated with current acne
Scientists Call for Broader Use of Faster COVID-19 Tests
Currently, most tests rely on complex laboratory procedures, such as polymerase chain reaction
Johnson & Johnson Makes $1 Billion Vaccine Deal
Company has said it will offer doses at a not-for-profit cost to provide global access to the vaccine
Early Use of IL-6 Inhibitors May Improve COVID-19 Outcomes
Mortality, risk for intubation lower with IL6ri use in severe COVID-19 stage IIB versus stage III
ED Visits Decreased in Five States From January Through April 2020
Increase in admission rates from the ED seen during same period, with largest relative increase in NY
CDC: More American Indian, Alaska Natives in Fair, Poor Health
18.9 percent of AIAN adults have a disability in large MSAs versus 12.9 percent in rural areas
Skin Conditions Common in Older Adults
Authors urge whole-body skin examinations for geriatric patients
