Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Receives Emergency Use Authorization
CDC director says vaccine distribution could begin as early as today
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs for Food, Possible Medical Use
GalSafe pigs were created to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs' cells
Maternal Asthma Rx Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
Discontinuing asthma medications in pregnancy associated with increased odds of birth at <37 and <32 weeks of gestation
Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians
After adjustment for depression, no increased odds of suicidal ideation in association with burnout
Social Cognitive Performance Similar With Schizophrenia, Autism
Meta-analysis shows no significant differences in performance for emotion processing, theory of mind tasks
13 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Serious Psychological Distress During COVID-19
Pandemic-related disruptions to education, employment, finances tied to serious distress
Acute Kidney Injury Common in Children With Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Children with versus those without AKI have lower scores on tests of short-term memory during DKA
Risk of Severe COVID-19 Up Among Those With Diabetes
Risk for severe COVID-19 similar among those with type 1 and type 2 diabetes
Blacks, Hispanics More Likely to Test Positive for SARS-CoV-2
However, once hospitalized, Black patients are less likely than Whites to have severe illness, and to die or be discharged to hospice
High Blood Pressure Linked to White Matter Hyperintensities
Any increase in blood pressure was associated with increased WMH, even below 140, 90 mmHg for SBP, DBP
