Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
Women hospitalized to give birth who had COVID-19 also had higher rates of myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, preterm birth
Either Trivalent Flu Vaccine Safe for Use in Seniors
Trivalent adjuvanted, trivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccines comparable for moderate-to-severe injection-site pain in adults 65 years and older
Smoking Marijuana Ups Toxic Chemical Levels in Blood, Urine
However, levels of smoke-related chemicals lower compared with those seen with tobacco smoking
New York City May Run Out of COVID-19 Vaccines
Mayor asked the federal government to send more vaccine doses as soon as possible
Continuing Blood Pressure Meds Safe for Those With COVID-19
No difference in outcomes seen among hospitalized COVID-19 patients continuing, discontinuing renin-angiotensin system inhibitors
Nearly One in Four Doctors Report Harassment on Social Media
No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic
IgG Level in Convalescent Plasma Affects COVID-19 Death Risk
Risk for death reduced with higher versus lower levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG, but only in patients not receiving mechanical ventilation
USPSTF Affirms Evidence-Based Methods for Smoking Cessation
Behavioral and pharmacotherapy interventions, alone or in combination, recommended; evidence insufficient for e-cigarettes
Virtual Care Maintains Quality Cancer Care
Majority of patients, physicians report satisfaction with virtual care
