Obesity Makes Substantial Contribution to New Type 2 Diabetes Cases Annually
Adjusted proportion attributable fraction was 0.35 in 2001 to 2004 and 0.41 in 2013 to 2016; burden greatest among non-Hispanic White women
In Utero Exposure to Antibiotics May Up Asthma Risk in Vaginally Born
Antibiotic exposure in second to third trimester, but not in first trimester, linked to increased odds of asthma at age 11
Study Looks at T2DM, Metformin Use, and Breast Cancer Risk
Links between T2DM with metformin use and breast cancer risk appear to be affected by hormone receptor status
State Mask Mandates Tied to Drop in COVID-19 Hospitalization Growth Rate
Second study indicates high prevalence of mask use and correct mask use at six universities
Sexual-Minority Medical Students Have Higher Burnout
Reported burnout exists regardless of perceived experiences of mistreatment
WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week
Mammography Screening Model Based on Breast Density Studied
Baseline measure of breast density at age 40 years would direct women with dense breasts to earlier, more frequent mammogram schedule
Parental HPV Vaccine Hesitancy Increased During 2012 to 2018
However, more unvaccinated teens receiving provider recommendation for HPV vaccination; findings consistent for boys and girls
Peginterferon Lambda Accelerates SARS-CoV-2 Decline in Outpatients
After controlling for baseline viral load, patients receiving peginterferon lambda significantly more likely to have undetectable viral load
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Detected Six Months After Infection
12.2 percent of those who reported symptoms or had a positive PCR test sero-reverted within six months of symptom onset