Severe, Active Atopic Eczema Tied to Increased Mortality Risk
In those with severe atopic eczema, strongest associations seen for infectious, respiratory, and genitourinary causes of death
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
EPA, DHA Intake From Fish May Reduce Childhood Asthma Risk
Higher intake at age 7 years linked to lower odds of incident asthma at 11 or 14 years among FADS minor G allele carriers
Telemedicine Use Increased Considerably During COVID-19
Telemedicine use was lower in communities with higher rates of poverty; use varied across specialties, conditions
U.S. Drug Prices 256 Percent Higher Than in 32 OECD Countries
U.S. prices higher than those in comparison countries for brand-name originator drugs, but lower for unbranded generics
Biden Signs Orders to Expand Health Care Access
Reopened Affordable Care Act health insurance enrollment period will run from Feb. 15 to May 15
Many Adults Do Not See Link Between Racism, Poorer Health
Findings revealed in national survey of U.S. adults with family incomes of less than $125,000
2.5 Anaphylaxis Cases Reported Per Million COVID-19 Moderna Vaccine Shots
Nine of the 10 cases occurred in individuals with documented history of allergies, allergic reactions
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration
Pollen May Trigger Urologic Chronic Pelvic Pain Flares
Pollen count increases associated with UCPPS flares in individuals who also have allergies or respiratory tract disorders
