High Blood Pressure Linked to White Matter Hyperintensities
Any increase in blood pressure was associated with increased WMH, even below 140, 90 mmHg for SBP, DBP
Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in U.S.
Among lower-income adults, those in U.S. fare worse on affordability of care, including skipping doctor visits, tests, treatments
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs for Food, Possible Medical Use
GalSafe pigs were created to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs' cells
Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians
After adjustment for depression, no increased odds of suicidal ideation in association with burnout
13 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Serious Psychological Distress During COVID-19
Pandemic-related disruptions to education, employment, finances tied to serious distress
Gestational Age Tied to Attention-Deficit Symptoms With Down Syndrome
Findings parallel known association in general population
BNT162b2 Vaccine 95 Percent Effective for Preventing COVID-19
Published data on Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine show similar efficacy across subgroups based on age, race, BMI, presence of coexisting conditions
U.S. Marshals to Protect COVID-19 Vaccines
Deputies will be posted at stockpiles, manufacturers, transport areas, and receiving facilities
70 Percent Efficacy Found for Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine
Acceptable safety profile identified, with three serious adverse events classified as possibly related to the vaccine
Essential Workers Have Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Highest risk for testing positive or death due to COVID-19 was seen for non-White essential workers
