Racial Disparities Seen in Excess Mortality Early in Pandemic
Adjusted excess all-cause mortality was 6.8 per 10,000 for Blacks and 1.5 per 10,000 for Whites, with considerable variation across states
Blood Lead Level Testing Among Children Decreased During COVID-19
Estimated 9,603 children with elevated BLL were missed due to decreased testing in January to May 2020
Patient-Ordered Testing May Up CRC Screening Adherence
Patients self-ordering FIT tests for colorectal cancer screening through an electronic reminder more likely to complete a kit
Oncology Clinical Trials Decline During Pandemic
Decline in trial launches could have long-term negative impact, authors say
Colonoscopy Delay After Abnormal FOBT, FIT Ups CRC Risk
Risk for CRC, mortality increased with delayed receipt of colonoscopy compared with colonoscopy within one to three months
About Four in 10 U.S. Adults Skipped Medical Care During Pandemic
Some cited fear of COVID-19 and financial reasons
Oncology Clinical Trials Decline During Pandemic
Decline in trial launches could have long-term negative impact, authors say
Many Cancer Survivors Have Conditions Linked to Risk for Severe COVID-19 Illness
56.4 percent of cancer survivors report having one or more conditions, with increased prevalence in Black survivors
Long-Term Exposure to UVB Radiation May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Longer duration of exposure, highest cumulative exposure inversely linked to risk after age 50 years
Regular Aspirin Use Before Diagnosis May Cut CRC Mortality
Long-term aspirin use before diagnosis also linked to lower odds of diagnosis with distant metastases
