Prognosis Good With Negative Biopsy in Active Surveillance
Negative biopsies during active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer tied to more favorable outcomes
Breast Cancer, CRC Incidence No Different With, Without MS
However, bladder cancer incidence and mortality rates higher among individuals with multiple sclerosis
ART Treatment Not Tied to Higher Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Increased risk compared with general population likely due to nulliparity among ART-treated women; risk not increased versus subfertile women
CVD Risk Higher in T2DM Even With Optimal Risk Factor Management
Those with T2DM with optimal risk factor control have greater risk for cardiovascular disease events versus those without T2DM
Risk for Bone Fractures Up for Patients With Psoriatic Diseases
No difference in bone mineral density and no increased risk for osteoporosis seen for psoriatic disease patients versus controls
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Could Begin in Mid-December
Vaccine appears 95 percent effective at preventing mild-to-severe COVID-19, according to the manufacturers
Delirium Common in Seniors Presenting to ED With COVID-19
Delirium is the sixth most common presenting symptom/sign; delirium linked to ICU stay and death
Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
Risk reduced with previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives, not with progestogen-only use
