Socioeconomic Characteristics of Increased COVID-19 Mortality ID’d
Largest mortality increases seen for adults in correctional facilities, health care-related group quarters, those without health insurance
Breakthrough SARS-CoV-2 Infections ID’d in Fully Vaccinated
39 infections documented in 1,497 health care workers; 19 percent had persistent symptoms despite most cases being mild, asymptomatic
Dance Class May Offer Health Benefits in Postmenopausal Women
At 16 weeks, thrice-weekly 90-minute dance intervention linked to improvements in measures of physical, mental health
Cancer Screenings Disrupted During Pandemic at Federally Qualified Health Centers
Despite resumption of in-person screenings, catching up from COVID-19 disruptions will be difficult
More Activity, Less Sitting May Cut Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Prospective cohort study shows more hours of physical activity, fewer hours sitting at work/away from home may lower risk for OSA
Exercise, Moderate Caloric Restriction Improves Aortic Stiffness in Obese Older Adults
Improvements in proximal aortic stiffness greater with combo of exercise, moderate CR versus exercise alone or with intensive CR
Prepregnancy CV Risk Factors Prevalent, Tied to Adverse Outcomes
Consistent, marked graded association seen between greater prepregnancy risk factor burden and risk for adverse maternal, fetal outcomes
One in Four Survivors of COVID-19 Have Symptoms at Six Months
Fatigue, shortness of breath, and depression are the most common long COVID-19 symptoms
Race-Free Equations for Glomerular Filtration Rate Compared
eGFRcys resulted in smallest change in CKD prevalence among Black adults compared with race-blended, race-removed equations
More Than Half of Personnel at LTCFs Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
56.8 percent of HCP are fully vaccinated, with coverage higher for physicians and advanced practice providers than for nurses, aides
