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Tooth Loss More Prevalent in Adults With Chronic Disease
Prevalence of edentulism, severe tooth loss ≥50 percent higher for adults with RA, asthma, diabetes
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
CDC: Coronavirus Antibody Tests Still Not Accurate Enough
Too little is known about what the presence of antibodies means in terms of future immunity
Large U.S. Pharmacy Chains Played Role in Opioid Crisis, Lawsuit Claims
Lawsuit charges chains sold millions of pills in small communities, gave bonuses to pharmacists
Parents Facing Higher Levels of Stress During Pandemic
Pandemic-related stress also disproportionately impacting communities of color
CV Toxicity Tied to Azithromycin and/or Hydroxychloroquine
Risk increased for prolonged QT and/or ventricular tachycardia, including torsades de pointes
Genetic Data May Up Diagnostic Efficiency for Rheumatic Disease
Genetic Probability tool (G-PROB) calculates probability for diagnosis based on genetic risk scores
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
Risk for Later Invasive Breast Cancer Up for Women With DCIS
Risks for invasive breast cancer, death from breast cancer higher for up to 20 years following diagnosis
9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
