Cadmium Burden Linked to Mortality From Flu, Pneumonia
Risk for related mortality increased with urinary cadmium in the 80th versus the 20th percentile in whole population, never smokers in NHANES-III
Recurrence Risk Low After One Year of Watch-and-Wait for Rectal Cancer
Authors say these findings suggest no need for intensive surveillance after three years
Infants With COVID-19 May Present With GI Symptoms
Overall, only 2 percent of infants tested were positive for COVID-19, but one-third required hospitalization
CDC: Concerning Increase Seen in Overdose Deaths During Pandemic
More than 81,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the U.S. in 12 months ending May 2020, representing highest number ever
Preconception Paternal Health Linked to Pregnancy Loss
Risk for pregnancy loss increases for men with one, two, three or more versus no components of metabolic syndrome
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Soft Contact Lenses Safe in Children
Study assessed nearly three years of follow-up data in children 8 to 12 years at time of initial fitting
ACAAI: Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely for Those With Common Allergies
Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine should not be administered to individuals with a known history of severe reaction to polyethylene glycol
Suicide Mortality Up for Blacks During Closure Period of COVID-19
Mean suicide mortality increased among Black residents of Maryland but decreased among Whites from March 5 to May 7, 2020
High-Income Countries Have Secured COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
Up to 40 percent of vaccine courses from manufacturers might remain for low- and middle-income countries by end of 2021
