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Steroids can improve survival in patients with COVID-19

Four Studies Indicate Benefits of Steroids for COVID-19

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Three randomized trials and a meta-analysis show benefits for critically ill patients, severe COVID-19
Acute kidney injury is common in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and is associated with increased in-hospital mortality

AKI Common in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19

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AKI occurred in 46 percent of hospitalized patients, linked to increased risk for in-hospital mortality
Even though it is not likely to happen

States Should Prepare for COVID-19 Vaccine by Nov. 1

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U.S. Surgeon General said a COVID-19 vaccine is possible, but not probable, by Nov. 1
In a sobering illustration of the toll the COVID-19 pandemic took this summer

As Tough COVID-19 Summer Ends, Experts Warn of Tougher Fall, Winter

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A cold-weather surge of COVID-19 cases could trigger a much-feared 'second wave' of infections and deaths
Head and neck injuries as a result of all-terrain vehicle accidents remain common among children

ATV Accidents in Children Most Often Result in Head, Neck Injuries

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Study reveals need for improvement in preventative safety recommendations and restrictions
Use of permanent hair dye is not associated with the risk for most cancers or cancer mortality

Permanent Hair Dye Not Linked to Cancer Risk, Mortality

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Risk increased slightly for basal cell carcinomas; positive link found for some breast cancers, ovarian cancer
In a second edition of international guidelines

Guidelines Updated for Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia

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Updated content covers six topic areas, including new areas of anemia, pediatrics, pregnancy and delivery
Use of medical marijuana is associated with fewer hospitalizations among patients with sickle cell disease

Medical Marijuana Tied to Fewer Admissions in Sickle Cell Disease

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But no change in opioid use observed for those receiving medical marijuana certification
In 2020 European Society of Cardiology guidelines

ESC Updates Guidelines for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

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Patients with congenital heart disease increasingly present as older adults, including the elderly
Severe hearing impairment in childhood cancer survivors is associated with neurocognitive deficits

Child Cancer Survivors’ Hearing Loss Linked to Cognitive Deficits

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Findings seen in survivors of childhood cancer independent of the neurotoxic treatment received