Survival Without Major Morbidity Up for Very Low Birth Weight
From 2008 to 2017, consistent increase observed in survival without major morbidity
Face-Mask Use May Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Daily COVID-19 growth rate significantly decreased after face-mask use mandated in public
Financial Hardship Linked to More ED Visits in Cancer Survivors
Medical financial hardship linked to lower uptake of influenza vaccine, lower breast cancer screening
Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk for Alzheimer Dementia
Risk down by 37, 60 percent for two to three, four to five versus zero to one healthy lifestyle factors
Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads
Judges said HHS exceeded its legal authority by requiring drug price disclosure as part of its stewardship of Medicare, Medicaid
Nine Texas Mayors Ask Governor for Power to Mandate Face Masks
Growing number of studies show face masks reduce the spread of the new coronavirus
Cardioprotective Therapy Use Lower With Cancer History
Utilization rate of antiplatelet therapies and statins significantly lower for patients with cancer history
Sociodemographic Gaps Found in COVID-19 Incidence, Knowledge
Knowledge of fomite spread lower among African-Americans, Hispanics, those younger than 30
CDC: Deaths From Exposure to Heat-Related Conditions Identified
Total of 10,526 deaths identified during 2004 to 2018; rates up for men, older adults, AI/ANs
Hyperglycemia Common in T1DM Patients With COVID-19
Most prevalent adverse outcome in those with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 was diabetic ketoacidosis
