Moderna to Request Emergency Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine
The company's application is based on data showing that the vaccine has met the necessary scientific criteria
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CT Use Down for ED Evaluation of Abdominal Pain in Children
Among adults with abdominal pain, use of CT in emergency department consistently increased from 1997 to 2016
ART Treatment Not Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Increased risk compared with general population likely due to nulliparity among ART-treated women; risk not increased versus subfertile women
CVD Risk Higher in T2DM Even With Optimal Risk Factor Management
Those with T2DM with optimal risk factor control have greater risk for cardiovascular disease events versus those without T2DM
Risk for Bone Fractures Up for Patients With Psoriatic Diseases
No difference in bone mineral density and no increased risk for osteoporosis seen for psoriatic disease patients versus controls
Racial Disparity Seen in COVID-19 Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome
Rates more than three times higher in Black children in New York City versus White children
Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Up for Women With Psoriasis
Odds ratios increased for preeclampsia, severe postpartum hemorrhage, stillbirth, SGA, preterm labor
Colon Cancer Diagnosed Earlier Under Medicaid Expansion
Medicaid expansion also may result in improved access to treatment, including palliative care
Many Infants With Hep C-Positive Moms Not Screened for HCV
Prenatal care is an important time to screen for hepatitis C, authors say
Fauci Calls for Americans to Pull Together, Says ‘Help Is on the Way’
Anthony Fauci, M.D., spoke with HD Live! about the safety and efficacy of a COVID-19 vaccine and doubling down on efforts to stop the surge in cases
