Patterns of Undiagnosed Diabetes Examined in U.S. Adults
Using definition based on both fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c, analysis shows proportion of undiagnosed diabetes cases down in U.S. adults
ACOG Develops Consensus on Medical Menstrual Suppression
Guidance emphasizes role of hormonal therapy and should be accompanied by counseling, including discussions of effectiveness of therapy
C-Section Linked to Increased Risk for Crohn Disease in Offspring
No association seen between mode of delivery and other gastrointestinal disorders later in life among offspring
Small CV Impact Seen When Replacing Salt With Low-Sodium Salt Substitute
The small effects of LSSS versus regular salt on cardiovascular health in adults may be important when implemented at the population level
COVID-19 Vaccination Does Not Negatively Impact Fertility
Findings seen for women undergoing in vitro fertilization-fresh embryo transfer cycle
2019 to 2020 Saw Decrease in Life Expectancy in All States, D.C.
Decrease in life expectancy varied from 0.2 years for Hawaii to 3.0 years for New York, and was mostly due to COVID-19, overdoses
Adenoviral-Based COVID-19 Vaccines May Up Short-Term CV Risk
Increased incidence of myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism seen in second week after first dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
Higher Hyperactivity, ADHD Scores Seen for Children Born Early-Term
Children born at 37 to 38 versus 39 to 41 weeks have increase in odds of scoring 1.5+ SD above sample mean for hyperactivity
Uninsured Rate Did Not Change in 2020 for 18- to 64-Year-Olds
Prevalence of certain unhealthy behaviors decreased, while self-rated health improved, regardless of cancer history
Losses From Smoking-Related Cancer Deaths in the U.S. Estimated
About 2.2 million person-years of life lost and $21 billion in lost earnings associated with cigarette smoking-attributable cancer deaths in 2019
