Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection Lower for O, Rh− Blood Groups
Also, risk for severe COVID-19 illness or death lower for O versus all other groups, for Rh− versus Rh+
Smoking Prevalence High Among Adults With Active, Inactive Epilepsy
Health care personnel should ensure patients with epilepsy are provided with smoking cessation information and resources
Higher Doses of Z-Drugs Pose Risks for Dementia Patients
Risks for fracture, falls, ischemic stroke increased in patients with dementia prescribed higher doses of Z-drugs
Green Mediterranean Diet May Be Even Healthier
Decrease in waist circumference greater than with traditional Mediterranean diet or healthy dietary guidance
Mortality Rate High With Frequent Alcohol-Linked ED Visits
Individuals with five or more visits have higher adjusted mortality rate than those with two visits per year
Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing
Thirty of 36 studies identified a positive association between payments and prescribing in all analyses
WHO: Strawberry-Flavored HIV Medication Coming for Infants
WHO has also approved the dapivirine ring, a vaginal insert that has shown to be effective in protecting against HIV in women
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Reduced With Prolonged ADT in Prostate Cancer
Increased cardiovascular mortality also seen with prolonged androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer
Decline in SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Response Seen Over 60 Days
More than one in four health care personnel who were positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies were seronegative on repeat testing
