Primary Aldosteronism Testing Rare in Treatment-Resistant HTN
Testing correlated with increased likelihood of initiation of MRA therapy and with better BP control over time
Another COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Begins Final Clinical Trials
Novavax vaccine needs only standard refrigeration, not freezing or ultracold temperature storage
Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19
Factors linked to fewer completed telemedicine visits include older age, Asian race, non-English as preferred language, Medicaid insurance
Seizure Frequency Not Up in Pregnancy for Women With Epilepsy
Changes in doses of antiepileptic drugs occurred more often in pregnant women than in nonpregnant controls
Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
ASPs should be established to improve antibiotic prescribing, should include specialists with pediatric expertise
Male Sex Is Risk Factor for Increased Mortality in COVID-19
Diabetes with chronic complications, hypertension with chronic complications, obesity show age-dependent effects
Incidence of Young-Onset Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Rising
Young-onset esophageal adenocarcinoma presenting at more advanced stages; proportion of advanced stage up from 1975 to 2015
Patients With Psoriasis Shoulder Substantial Psychological Burden
About half of patients from a university hospital dermatology department had evidence of mental health problems
Obesity, Eating Disorders More Common in Sexual-, Gender-Minority Youth
Findings suggest that disparities in weight, eating disorders observed in SGM adolescents/adults may emerge in childhood
HD Live! Takes a Look Back at Pandemic’s Progression
David Shulkin, M.D., and Joel Zivot, M.D., discuss handling of pandemic, overcoming vaccine hesitancy
