Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Eligibility Still Exist
Findings seen despite the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force revised eligibility criteria
Antibody Drug May Protect Nursing Home Residents, Staff From COVID-19
Preliminary results of the study conducted by drug maker Eli Lilly have not been peer-reviewed or published
President Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
On Wednesday, Biden signed three executive orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic shortly after taking office
2.3 Percent of Kindergarteners Not Up to Date With MMR in 2019-2020
2.5 percent of kindergartners had an exemption, but additional 2.3 percent were not up to date and had no exemption
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
Study Estimates Prevalence of Lupus in the U.S.
Prevalence nine times higher for women versus men; rates highest in American Indian/Alaska Natives, Black women
Impact of Antidepressants Examined in Back Pain, Osteoarthritis
SNRIs have small, not clinically important effect on back pain; may have clinically important effect on osteoarthritis pain
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
Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
Women hospitalized to give birth who had COVID-19 also had higher rates of myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, preterm birth
Men More Likely to Test Positive for SARS-CoV-2, Die From COVID-19
During their hospital course, more men than women experience pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications
