CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019
And age-adjusted rate of drug overdose deaths increased from 20.7 to 21.6 per 100,000 from 2018 to 2019
Buprenorphine Rx Fills for OUD Plateau During Pandemic
Cash-paid prescriptions declined significantly, but no significant changes seen in those paid by public or private insurance
ACG Develops First Guideline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Authors suggest use of positive diagnostic strategy for improving time to initiation of appropriate therapy
Mitral Regurgitation Deaths Up After Prolonged Decline
After continued decline since 1999, MR mortality in U.S. adults has increased by about 1.5 percent per year since 2012
Low U.S. Flu Rates Seen as Pandemic Rages
Many more people are getting flu shots to avoid the risk for getting both the flu and COVID-19
FDA Issues EUA for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
On Sunday, ACIP voted to recommend frontline workers and those ages 75 years and older be included in next phase of vaccine distribution
Rimegepant Bests Placebo for Preventing Migraine
Mean number of migraine days per month lower in those receiving rimegepant versus placebo
Antibody Cocktail Enhances Clearance of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
Cocktail of two antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein reduces viral load, with greater effect in antibody-negative patients
Risk for Death, Complications Higher With COVID-19 Versus Flu
Risk for mechanical ventilation use, admission to intensive care, longer length of stay increased for COVID-19 versus flu
Long-Term Care Workers Often Hold Multiple Jobs
Movements from first to second jobs, often in health care or other essential work, may spread COVID-19
