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Interferon-α2b May Shorten Viral Shedding Duration in COVID-19
Duration of elevated blood levels for inflammatory markers IL-6, C-reactive protein also reduced
Addition of Atezolizumab May Aid in Metastatic Urothelial Cancer
Phase 3 trial shows prolonged progression-free survival for atezolizumab plus platinum-based chemo
Autism in Childhood May Up Risk for Later Eating Disorders
Findings seen in longitudinal study of children followed from age 7 to 16 years
Early Diagnosis of Gestational Diabetes Leads to Less Weight Gain
Screening high-risk women for GDM in first trimester optimizes gestational weight gain
T2DM Linked to Worse Cognitive Performance After Stroke
No significant difference found in cognitive function for those with impaired, normal fasting glucose levels
Distracted Driving Laws Tied to Fewer Teen Crash Fatalities
Texting, handheld phone bans tied to fewer motor vehicle crash deaths involving drivers aged 16 to 19
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Tied to Lower Atrial Fibrillation Risk
Lowering systolic BP to <120 mm Hg lowers risk by 26 percent
Regular Aspirin Use Tied to Lower Risk for Digestive Tract Cancers
Favorable effect increases with longer duration of use, and, for colorectal cancer, with increasing dose
Guidance Issued for Osteoporosis Management During COVID-19
Alternative methods for parenteral treatments include off-site clinics, home visit, self-injection
Prevalence of Postpartum Depressive Symptoms 13.2 Percent
Overall, 79.1 percent of women reported being asked about depression during prenatal care visits
