Disparities Seen in Internet Access for Those With Chronic Conditions
Internet use lower among those with hypertension and diabetes and among Blacks and Hispanics
New Equation Estimates GFR Across Age Spectrum
But EKFC equation was developed and validated only in White populations
AHA: Young Adults With CVD Have Low Flu Vaccination Rates
Prevalence of flu vaccination lower among adults aged 18 to 34, 35 to 44 years with versus without history of MI
Antibody Treatment Approved for Emergency Use Against Early COVID-19
Treatment approved for people newly infected with COVID-19 who are at high risk for progressing to severe disease
About One in Five Children Have Vaccine-Hesitant Parent
Influenza vaccine coverage 26 percent lower for children of parents reported to be hesitant about childhood shots
Life Expectancy Has Increased for Individuals With IBD
However, there is still a gap in life expectancy, health-adjusted life expectancy between those with and without inflammatory bowel disease
Low-Dose CT Offers Opportunity to Screen for Osteoporosis
Chest CT scans performed for other indications can identify adults with low bone mineral density
Hospital Stays After Delivery Shorter With Pandemic Protocols
Despite shorter stays, no differences seen in maternal or newborn adverse outcomes
Stroke Risk Increased With Depressive Symptoms
Middle-aged and older Black and White adults have increased stroke risk with CES-D-4 scores of 1 to 3, 4 or more
Preexisting Tinnitus May Be Exacerbated by COVID-19
Tinnitus exacerbated for those self-isolating, feeling lonely, sleeping poorly, exercising less
