U.S. Seniors at Higher Risk for Severe Illness, Death With COVID-19
Twenty-nine percent of COVID-19 cases with known age were 20 to 44 years old
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Greater Food Intake, Worse Diet
Poorer sleep quality linked to lower unsaturated fat intake and higher food weight, added sugar intake
Antibiotics in First Year of Life May Up Risk for T1DM by Age 10
Antibiotic prescriptions for ear, respiratory tract infections major driver for increased risk
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
Metformin Could Reduce Obesity in Children
Metformin therapy reduces some indices of obesity in children and adolescents, review shows
Opioid Use Prior to Discharge After C-Section Tied to Later Use
Level of opioid use within 24 hours predischarge linked to level of use for four weeks postdischarge
Wide Variation Seen in Screening Practices forType 2 Diabetes
Variation exists regardless of guideline-based screening strategy used
Sociodemographic Disparities Seen for Outpatient Orthopedic Care
Racial/ethnic minorities, people with lower incomes, publicly insured are less likely to receive office-based care
Demographics May Predict Choice to Not Vaccinate Children
Demographic and socioeconomic factors linked to rates of conscientious vaccination exemption
Copper Intrauterine Devices Tied to Lower Risk for Cervical Cancer
Findings based on comparison to hormonal intrauterine devices
