2016 to 2019 Saw Increase in Prepregnancy Obesity in U.S.
Increase seen across women of all ages, Hispanic origin groups, educational levels
USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling to Reduce CVD Risk
Behavioral counseling interventions to promote healthy diet and physical activity have moderate net benefit
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Could Begin in Mid-December
Vaccine appears 95 percent effective at preventing mild-to-severe COVID-19, according to the manufacturers
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
Risk reduced with previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives, not with progestogen-only use
AHA: Sotagliflozin Beneficial for T2DM With Heart Failure
Second study shows benefits among patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease, risks for CVD
COVID-19 Infection Not Tied to Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
7 percent of mothers delivering at large county health system tested positive, as did 3 percent of tested infants
AHA: Obese Patients More Likely to Be Hospitalized for COVID-19
Risk for in-hospital death, mechanical ventilation higher for obese patients; link between BMI and outcomes strongest for adults ≥50 years
Rural, Urban Disparities Seen for New Liver Cancer Cases
New hepatocellular carcinoma cases highest among rural Hispanic residents
