Secondhand Smoke Exposure Linked to Odds of ADHD Symptoms
Odds of ADHD symptoms increased for children with exposure in prenatal period, early postnatal period, current period
Screening Endoscopy May Lower CRC-Related Mortality in Healthy Elderly
Risk for CRC-related mortality reduced with screening endoscopy for those older than 75 years who do not have significant comorbidities
Approved Vaccines ‘Respond’ to All COVID-19 Variants So Far: WHO
However, unknown variants of the virus could still emerge and be resistant to existing vaccines
Upadacitinib Treats Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis
Two replicate double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials show short-term efficacy for upadacitinib in adolescents and adults
COVID-19 Booster Shots Likely Needed Within a Year: Fauci
Fauci also said that variant-specific booster shots may not be needed
FDA Eases Storage Rules for Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
New guidance means the vaccine can be used in more locations that do not have ultra-cold storage facilities
Endovascular Therapy Studied for Stroke Due to Basilar-Artery Occlusion
With respect to a favorable functional outcome, no significant difference seen between endovascular therapy and medical therapy
Risk for Post-COVID-19 Clinical Sequelae Examined in Adults
Risk increased for new sequelae attributed to SARS-CoV-2 infection, including chronic respiratory failure, myocarditis, anxiety, fatigue
Intensive BP Lowering Cuts Major Adverse CV Events, Mortality
But adverse effects, including hypotension, acute kidney injury, syncope, more frequent with intensive treatment in those at increased CV risk
Key Factors ID’d for Bipolar Medication Nonadherence
Patients report side effects, beliefs, and knowledge about bipolar disorder are top reasons for not taking medications