Methylprednisolone Added to IVIG May Cut Fever in MIS-C
IV immunoglobulins plus methylprednisolone associated with lower risk for treatment failure compared with immunoglobulins alone
CRISPR-Based Testing Feasible for SARS-CoV-2 Screening
Study finds technology shows concordance with PCR testing and can detect leading edge of outbreak in asymptomatic people
One in 10 Continue Opioid Use Two Years After ICU Admission
Opioid use peaks in the first quarter after admission and declines continuously, but does not reach preadmission baseline over 24 months
Revised Pediatric Concussion Guidelines Reduce Duration of Symptoms
Changes in concussion management tied to reduced symptom duration for athletes diagnosed between 2016 and 2018 versus 2011 and 2013
One in Five Allergy/Asthma Patients Report Cannabis Use
Among cannabis users, half of those with asthma report smoking cannabis
Overall Pregnancy, Live Birth Outcomes Unchanged in Psoriasis
Of the births, 90.9 percent born full term, 9.1 percent born prematurely; few had neonatal problem or congenital anomaly
Factors Other Than Workplace Tied to COVID-19 Positivity in HCWs
Demographic, community factors show stronger influence than workplace exposure on COVID-19 risk in health care workers
Prolonged High-Dose Cyproterone Acetate Use Linked to Risk for Meningioma
Risk increased for meningiomas treated with surgery or radiotherapy; risk decreased after discontinuation of treatment
Mammography Guidelines Developed for Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Discontinuation of routine mammography recommended for breast cancer survivors when life expectancy is less than five years
Recreational Substance Use Linked to Premature Atherosclerotic CVD
Independent associations seen for use of tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis, other drugs, with stronger links for women
