Glecaprevir and Pibrentasvir Aid HCV D+/R− Kidney Transplants
Two studies demonstrate safe transplant of kidneys from deceased donors with HCV infection
Sitagliptin May Cut Mortality in T2DM Patients With COVID-19
Sitagliptin at time of hospitalization linked to reduced mortality, improved clinical outcomes
Lack of Knowledge Barrier to Prone Positioning Use in ARDS
Implementation strategies developed included educational outreach, learning collaborative
Maternal Distress in Pregnancy Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Maternal depression during pregnancy may increase child's risk for asthma at 10 years of age
Maternal Epidural During Birth Linked to Later Autism in Kids
Autism risk seems to increase with longer duration of epidural exposure
Black Race Tied to COVID-19 Admissions, but Not Deaths
In-hospital mortality higher for Asian patients, despite lower risk for hospital admission
Alcohol Abstinence Increased Among Young Adults From 2002 to 2018
However, increase seen in marijuana use, co-use of alcohol and marijuana
FDA Warns Companies About Illegal Sales of Dietary Supplements
The supplements contain cesium chloride, but no cesium chloride-containing products are FDA-approved
COVID-19 Antibody Treatment Study Paused
ACTIV-3 study, testing use of an antibody therapy with remdesivir, paused 'out of an abundance of caution'
Immune Responses Long-Lasting After Serious COVID-19
IgG levels remain elevated for four months in patients with symptoms lasting for 14 days
