Prolonged High-Dose Cyproterone Acetate Use Linked to Risk for Meningioma
Risk increased for meningiomas treated with surgery or radiotherapy; risk decreased after discontinuation of treatment
Mammography Guidelines Developed for Older Breast Cancer Survivors
Discontinuation of routine mammography recommended for breast cancer survivors when life expectancy is less than five years
Recreational Substance Use Linked to Premature Atherosclerotic CVD
Independent associations seen for use of tobacco, alcohol, cocaine, amphetamine, cannabis, other drugs, with stronger links for women
Chinese Adults More Susceptible to Obesity-Related Health Risks
For Mainland Chinese adults, waist circumference significantly associated with all cardiometabolic risk factors
Drop in PSA Screening Linked to Increase in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
Across states, reductions in PSA screening linked to increased incidence of metastatic prostate cancer at diagnosis
COVID-19 Vaccines Likely Available to All Americans by April: Fauci
By that time, increased supplies of the vaccines will allow most people to get vaccinated; herd immunity could be achieved by late summer
ACIP Issues 2021 Immunization Schedule for Adults
2021 immunization schedule includes several changes from the 2020 schedule, interim recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination
Many Health Care Workers Report Vaccine Hesitancy
However, data are from survey conducted prior to U.S. emergency use authorization of any vaccines
Heart Failure Represents Considerable Global Health Concern
From 1990, increase in absolute numbers of heart failure prevalent cases and years lived with disability
