Longer Bisphosphonate Use May Up Atypical Femur Fracture Risk
Rapid decline in atypical fracture risk seen when bisphosphonate discontinued in women ≥50 years
Evinacumab Cuts LDL-C Level in Familial Hypercholesterolemia
LDL-C down at week 24 with evinacumab versus placebo in homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia
Antibiotic Exposure Linked to Risk for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Patients receiving one, two, three or more antibiotic dispensations have increased odds of IBD
Wawona Bagged Peaches Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
Peaches were in 2-pound, clear plastic bags at ALDI stores in a number of states
Incidence of COVID-19 Up for American Indians, Alaska Natives
Cumulative incidence 594 per 100,000 population compared with 169 per 100,000 for Whites
USPSTF Urges Behavioral Counseling to Prevent STIs
Recommendation applies to sexually active adolescents and adults at increased risk
CDC: In 2018, 5.1 Percent of Adults Engaged in Heavy Drinking
Likelihood of engaging in heavy drinking up for adults who felt worried, nervous, anxious, depressed
Disparities Seen in COVID-19 Hot Spots for Racial, Ethnic Minority Groups
96.2 percent of 79 counties identified as hot spots have disproportionate number of cases among minorities
Poll: More Older Adults Using Telehealth During Pandemic
Comfort level with technology and telehealth visits increasing, but some concerns persist
CDC: Recalled Onions Linked to 869 Salmonella Cases in 47 States
Agency said there have been 116 hospitalizations
