Male Veterans Less Likely to Have Excellent, Good Hearing
More likely to have little/moderate trouble hearing, a lot of trouble hearing, be deaf than nonveterans
Dysanapsis Measured on CT Associated With COPD in Seniors
Incidence of COPD was significantly higher in lowest versus highest quartile of airway-to-lung ratio
Signs, Symptoms Vary Widely for Children Presenting With PIMS-TS
Pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally linked to SARS-CoV-2 is poorly understood
Many of the Initial COVID-19 Treatment Trials Poorly Designed
One-third of trials do not include clinical end points; 97 randomized trials were open-label design
Stay-at-Home Orders Challenging Obese Patients
Survey respondents report difficulty in achieving weight loss goals, deteriorating mental health
Stroke Risk Increased in African Americans Who Smoke Cigarettes
Dose-dependent increase in risk seen with smoking intensity; risk similar for past, never smokers
Joint Framework Issued to Spur Diabetes Education, Support
Seven diabetes organizations issue guidance for diabetes self-management education and support
Risk Factors for Suicide ID’d in Health Care Professionals
Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, job problems, legal problems, physical health problems increase risk
Depressive Symptoms Linked to CVD Risk, Mortality
Associations stronger in urban versus rural communities and in men versus women
~18 Million at Increased COVID-19 Risk Underinsured in U.S.
For those at increased risk, higher rates of underinsurance seen with low income, in rural areas, for nonwhites
