Suicide Mortality Up for Blacks During Closure Period of COVID-19
Mean suicide mortality increased among Black residents of Maryland but decreased among Whites from March 5 to May 7, 2020
High-Income Countries Have Secured COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
Up to 40 percent of vaccine courses from manufacturers might remain for low- and middle-income countries by end of 2021
Alaska HCW First in U.S. to Have Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine
Worker felt flushed within 10 minutes of receiving vaccine, followed by shortness of breath and elevated heart rate
Socioeconomic Status Tied to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes
Association greater for Crohn disease versus ulcerative colitis
For Seniors, Functional Decline After Flu Hospitalization May Be Long-Lasting
Findings stress importance of prevention, especially for the flu, in the elderly
Little Change Seen in Rx of Opioids for Those at Risk for Misuse
After CDC guideline publication, there was a 14 percent decrease in oxycodone prescriptions, but not for other Schedule II opioids
Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia Linked to Poor Outcomes in COVID-19
Admission blood glucose is strong predictor of death among patients admitted directly to the ICU
COVID-19 Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in Young Adults
4,535 COVID-19 deaths reported nationally among adults aged 25 to 44 years, accounting for 38 percent of excess mortality
Most Health Facilities Still Using Crisis Standards for Protective Equipment
Furthermore, infection control specialists seeing increases in health care-associated infections since start of pandemic
One in Five Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Dies
Statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers tied to lower risk for death
