Heavy Drinking in Middle Age Rivals HTN, DM As Stroke Risk
By age 75, however, blood pressure and diabetes became better predictors of stroke
Biden to Nominate Head of National Cancer Institute to Run NIH
A new leader for the U.S. National Institutes of Health could put a fresh focus on efforts to cut cancer death rates
Working From Home May Negatively Impact Physical, Mental Health
Majority of at-home workers report new physical and mental health issues
Guidelines Updated for Vaccination in Multiple Sclerosis
MS patients advised to follow all local vaccine standards except in case of specific contraindications
U.S. Students Not Engaging in Healthy Diet, Exercise, Sleep Behaviors
From 2013 to 2023, decrease seen in healthy dietary, physical activity, and sleep behaviors, including getting enough sleep
Single-Visit Sample Collection Recommended for Hep C Testing
This approach allows for automatic hepatitis C virus RNA testing when an HCV antibody test is reactive in order to avoid incomplete testing
Varying Safety of Add-On Second-Line T2DM Treatments
For patients taking metformin, TZD and DPP-4i linked to lower mortality, cardiovascular risks
Insomnia Found to Be Common but Mild in Older Adults
Insomnia significantly associated only with depressive symptoms, restless leg syndrome
Mistreatment, Discrimination Still Common for Medical Students
Women, racial/ethnic minorities, sexual minorities experience disproportionate mistreatment
Improving Glycemic Control May Also Aid COVID-19 Outcomes
Insulin infusion may reduce risk for severe disease in those with hyperglycemia and COVID-19
