Moderna Charging Much More for COVID-19 Vaccine Than Others
Vaccine currently in phase 3 trials; company confident it will be available by the end of the year
Longer Bisphosphonate Drug Holiday May Up Fracture Risk
For those with previous vertebral fracture, major osteoporotic fractures increased with holidays >12 months
Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults
Findings seen across cancer types, particularly for women living in U.S. metropolitan areas
ASCRS Updates Guidelines on Surgery for Crohn Disease
Surgery may be considered for those with inadequate response to, nonadherence with medical therapy
Diabetes-Related Lower-Limb Amputations Up in Older Adults
Absolute rates for amputation among Medicare beneficiaries highest in oldest old, blacks, men
AHA: Cannabis May Have Adverse Cardiovascular Effects
No indication of cardiovascular benefits found; more research needed to further understand adverse effects
Skin Conditions Common in Older Adults
Authors urge whole-body skin examinations for geriatric patients
CDC: More American Indian, Alaska Natives in Fair, Poor Health
18.9 percent of AIAN adults have a disability in large MSAs versus 12.9 percent in rural areas
ED Visits Decreased in Five States From January Through April 2020
Increase in admission rates from the ED seen during same period, with largest relative increase in NY
Johnson & Johnson Makes $1 Billion Vaccine Deal
Company has said it will offer doses at a not-for-profit cost to provide global access to the vaccine
