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The path toward hypertension control includes making it a national priority

Surgeon General Issues Call to Action for Hypertension Control

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Three specific goals can drive change in hypertension control in the United States
Individuals with blood group O may have a reduced risk for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection

Individuals With Blood Group O Have Lower Risk for COVID-19

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And more COVID-19 patients with blood group A or AB require mechanical ventilation, CRRT
Black and Hispanic patients with cancer used telehealth less often than White patients during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City

Telehealth Disparity Seen in Cancer Care

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Black, Hispanic patients with cancer significantly less likely to use video telehealth versus White patients
A study to assess whether certain approved or experimental drugs are effective against COVID-19 and warrant testing in large clinical trials has been launched by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

NIH Launches Trial of Antibody Drugs Against COVID-19

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The phase 2 trial will assess effectiveness of monoclonal antibodies in conjunction with remdesivir
Evidence-based guidelines successfully reduce postoperative opioid prescribing without increased refill rates

One Size May Not Fit All for Postoperative Opioid Prescribing

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Guidelines reduce postoperative opioid prescribing but may result in inadequate pain control for some
More than half of patients offered participation in cancer clinical trials are willing to participate

More Than Half of Cancer Patients Willing to Enroll in Clinical Trials

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Participation rates similar for Black and White patients, treatment and cancer control trials
The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around getting this year's flu vaccine

Survey: About 3 in 4 U.S. Adults Likely to Get Flu Shot This Season

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One-third report they are more likely to get a flu shot this year than previously
Current angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor or angiotensin receptor blocker use is associated with a slightly lower mortality risk in patients hospitalized with influenza or pneumonia

Certain HTN Meds May Cut Deaths From Influenza, Pneumonia

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Use of ACE-I/ARB versus nonuse linked to lower mortality for those hospitalized with flu, pneumonia
Out-of-network claims were incurred by 12.1 percent of commercially insured patients who underwent elective colonoscopy between 2012 and 2017

Out-of-Network Claims Fairly Common for Elective Colonoscopy

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Out-of-network claims involved anesthesiologist, pathologist in 64, 40 percent of cases, respectively
Delivering web-based vaccine messages tailored to parents' vaccine beliefs and values does not improve uptake of infant vaccinations

Web-Based Tailored Messages Do Not Increase Infant Vaccination Rates

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No increase seen in timely uptake by parents who receive messages tailored to vaccine beliefs, values