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Fewer Children Enrolling in Pediatric Cancer Trials
Adolescent and young adult cancer patients underrepresented in clinical trials
Guidance Developed for Lung Cancer Screening During COVID-19
Consensus statement covers lung cancer screening and monitoring, evaluation, management of lung nodules
Low-Cost, Noninvasive Ventilator Feasible for Breathing Support
Inspiratory/expiratory pressures up to 20/10 cmH20, respectively; no faulty triggering, cycling
Lawnmower Injuries More Common in Children From Rural Areas
Rural areas have higher rates of incidence, infection, surgical complications, amputations
USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screening for Those at Increased Risk
Screening for HBV has moderate net benefit in adolescents, adults at increased risk for infection
Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity Varies Across Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods with extreme racial, economic polarization have the greatest excess risk for SMM
Michigan Nursing Homes More Prepared for Pandemics Than in 2007
Vast majority of registered nursing homes now have response plan and person responsible for administering it
Ability to Stabilize Mood Via Everyday Activities Lacking for Some
Those with history of depression, low mood less able to regulate their mood through choice of everyday activities
ACE Inhibitors, ARBs Not Linked to Risk for COVID-19
And, not one of five classes of anti-HTN meds linked to increased likelihood of positive COVID-19 test
Race and Income Influence Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risk seen for black and American Indian versus white adults, for those living in low-income households
