Adding Measures of Kidney Function Helps Predict CVD Risk
Adding eGFR, urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio increases C statistic for risk prediction in overall population, those with diabetes
Tobacco Exposure Tied to Hypertension in Children
Findings based on study of more than 8,500 children ages 8 to 19 years
Erythrocytosis ID’d in 11 Percent of Trans Men Using Testosterone
Factors associated with erythrocytosis include tobacco use, long-acting undecanoate injections, age at initiation of testosterone
Timing of Exercise May Be Linked to Cardiovascular Fitness
Associations significant for men with type 2 diabetes, but less so for women
FDA Warns Consumers to Not Use Ivermectin for COVID-19
Agency has received reports of patients requiring medical support after self-medicating with ivermectin for use in horses
CDC Issues New Guidelines for Vaccinated Americans
Agency says fully vaccinated people can gather indoors with those who are also fully vaccinated
Nonprescription At-Home COVID-19 Test Receives Emergency Approval
The FDA also issued emergency use authorization for prescription at-home test kit for those suspected of COVID-19 within six days of symptom onset
AstraZeneca to Seek FDA Approval of COVID-19 Vaccine Within Weeks
If the two-dose vaccine is approved, it would be the fourth COVID-19 vaccine available in the United States
3.4 Percent of U.S. Workers Are Current E-Cigarette Users
Prevalence of e-cigarette use highest for workers in accommodation, food services industry; food preparation and serving-related occupations
New Models Predict Risk for Ventilation, Death From COVID-19
Age not a predictor of which hospitalized COVID-19 patients will require ventilation
