Longitudinal Study Tracks High Blood Pressure, Stroke Risk
Stroke incidence higher for Black than White individuals; stage 2 hypertension tied to substantially higher stroke risk compared with normal BP
Globally, No Increase Seen in Suicides in Early COVID-19 Pandemic
Findings seen in 21 countries through July 2020, including the United States
FDA: Multiple Violations Found at Baltimore Plant Making COVID-19 Vaccines
Violations included not properly disinfecting equipment, not following procedures meant to prevent contamination, improperly trained employees
Supply May Soon Outstrip Demand in U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
When supply exceeds demand, finding willing arms to receive vaccines gets a lot harder
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Used, but Carry Blood Clot Warning
European Medicines Agency also said the vaccine's benefits still far outweigh its risks
CDC: Risk Low for COVID-19 Surface Transmission
Airborne transmission of the virus continues to be the major threat
Every American Adult Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccine
Nation is close to meeting President Biden's goal of 200 million shots in arms by his 100th day in office
Some Supplements May Lower Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Positivity
Risk for testing positive reduced with use of probiotics, omega-3 fatty acids, multivitamins, and vitamin D supplements for women
No Link Found for Exposure to Epidural Labor Analgesia and Autism
After adjustment for maternal sociodemographic, prepregnancy, pregnancy, and perinatal covariates, no link found with autism spectrum disorders
SARS-CoV-2 Cardiac Involvement Low in Collegiate Athletes
Diagnostic yield for SARS-CoV-2 cardiac involvement higher for clinically indicated versus primary screening cardiac MRI
