Most SARS-CoV-2-Positive Pregnant Women Asymptomatic at Screening
87.9 percent of the 33 patients who were positive for SARS-CoV-2 were asymptomatic on admission
Low Vitamin D May Reduce Survival for Some With Multiple Myeloma
Differential effect seen by race, with significantly lower OS for white but not African-American patients
Diabetes Medication Prescribing Increased 2003 to 2016
However, authors say there is little evidence that doctors are tailoring treatment for patients
Social Inequality May Contribute to Poor Metabolic, Bone Health
Risk for coexisting metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis up for postmenopausal women with low social status
Job Strain Linked to Increase in Risk for PAD Hospitalization
Estimates varied in magnitude but were consistent by sex, socioeconomic status, baseline smoking status
Upward Income Mobility Tied to Worse Cardiometabolic Health
Worse outcomes on all health indicators predicted by downward mobility
45.4 Percent of U.S. Adults at Risk for Complications With COVID-19
These adults may be at increased risk due to existing chronic conditions including CVD, diabetes, HTN
High Rate of Pulmonary Embolism Found for Patients With COVID-19
Two studies demonstrate high rate of PE; 100 percent sensitivity for PE seen for D-dimer level > 2,660 µg/L
Adding High-Dose Chloroquine Not Advised for Severe COVID-19
High-dose versus low-dose group had higher lethality until day 13, more instances of QTc interval >500 ms
Patients Aged 60 to 69 Most Often Hospitalized With COVID-19
At California KPNC hospitals, most common age group hospitalized, admitted to ICU was those aged 60 to 69 years
