Study Looks at T2DM, Metformin Use, and Breast Cancer Risk
Links between T2DM with metformin use and breast cancer risk appear to be affected by hormone receptor status
State Mask Mandates Tied to Drop in COVID-19 Hospitalization Growth Rate
Second study indicates high prevalence of mask use and correct mask use at six universities
Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Parkinson Patients
Early in the pandemic, majority of Parkinson patients reported experiencing depression symptoms, anxiety, and sleep disturbances
Sexual-Minority Medical Students Have Higher Burnout
Reported burnout exists regardless of perceived experiences of mistreatment
WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week
Most Americans Unhappy With U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Poll
However, interest in getting the vaccine has risen, with 71 percent of Americans now willing to be vaccinated
Obesity Makes Substantial Contribution to New Type 2 Diabetes Cases Annually
Adjusted proportion attributable fraction was 0.35 in 2001 to 2004 and 0.41 in 2013 to 2016; burden greatest among non-Hispanic White women
Mammography Screening Model Based on Breast Density Studied
Baseline measure of breast density at age 40 years would direct women with dense breasts to earlier, more frequent mammogram schedule
Parental HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Increased During 2012 to 2018
However, more unvaccinated teens receiving provider recommendation for HPV vaccination; findings consistent for boys and girls
Prevalence of Peanut Allergy 2.9 Percent Among U.S. Adults
More than 17 percent of adults with peanut allergy reported onset in adulthood; about one in five had ED visits in past year

















