Uptake of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Lower Among Minorities
Uptake lower among Black, Asian, Hispanic adults versus Whites; those vaccinated less likely to receive high-dose vaccine
Good Response Seen With HealthCare.gov Reopening
CMS figures show more than 206,000 people signed up for coverage from Feb. 15 to 28
AAN: Antidepressants Not Tied to Increased Intracerebral Hemorrhage Risk
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are not associated with higher risk for intracerebral hemorrhage
Nivolumab Plus Cabozantinib Tops Sunitinib for Renal Cell Carcinoma
Combination therapy superior with respect to progression-free, overall survival and overall response for first-line treatment of advanced RCC
Response to One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Strong for Previously Infected
Two studies show higher anti-S titers in those with previous infection and very strong T-cell responses
IL-6 Receptor Antagonists Benefit Critically Ill With COVID-19
Improved outcomes, including more organ support-free days, reduced mortality, seen with tocilizumab, sarilumab
Only Two in 10 Older Adults Report Being Screened for Hearing Loss
Half of older adults rate their hearing as excellent or very good
Preliminary Data in Israel Show COVID-19 Vaccines Effectively Prevent Severe Disease
National study shows reduction in ratio of COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation aged 70 years and older to those younger than 50 years
One-Third of U.S. Adults Continue to Be Hesitant About COVID-19 Vaccines
Rates of vaccine hesitancy particularly high among Black adults and Republicans, a December survey reveals
Dramatic Decline Seen in COVID-19 Cases, Deaths at U.S. Nursing Homes
82 percent decline reported in new COVID-19 cases among residents at nursing homes since the peak during the week of Dec. 20
