Report Questions Benefit of FDA Accelerated Approval Pathway
112 of the 253 authorized drugs have not been confirmed as clinically effective; 24 of these have been on market more than five years
U.S. Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically
Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion
13 Percent Experience Difficulty Hearing Even With Hearing Aid
Hearing difficulties increase with age; 26.8 percent of those aged 65 years and older have difficulty hearing with hearing aid
Medical Groups Call for Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers
Mandatory vaccination is especially crucial to protect vulnerable people, including unvaccinated children and those with weakened immune systems
Disparities Seen for Racial, Ethnic Minorities in Outpatient Practices
Visit rates lower for Black individuals versus Whites for 23 of 29 specialties, with marked disparities for dermatology, otolaryngology, general surgery
2019 to 2020 Saw 1.5-Year Decline in U.S. Life Expectancy at Birth
Mortality due to COVID-19 had biggest effect on decline in life expectancy for both men and women, all races examined
Neck Symptoms Occur Relatively Frequently in MIS-C
28.5 percent of the identified MIS-C cases had neck-related symptoms; 38 of 39 had neck pain
Neither Remdesivir Nor HCQ Affect Viral Clearance in COVID-19
No significant difference seen for in-hospital mortality among those receiving remdesivir, hydroxychloroquine, standard of care
Nearly Four in 10 With Mild COVID-19 Report Symptoms Seven Months Later
Fatigue remains the most common symptom among otherwise healthy people
U.S. Cancer Mortality Rates Down From 2014 to 2018
Decrease seen for 11 of the 19 most common cancers among men and for 14 of the 20 most common cancers among women
