Many Oncology Patients Are Lonely During COVID-19
Those categorized as lonely have higher levels of social isolation, higher symptom severity scores for all symptoms
Self-Reported Concussions Up for U.S. Teens From 2016 to 2020
Low Bone Mineral Density Prognostic for Atherosclerotic CVD
Independent association found for lower BMD at lumbar spine, femur neck, total hip with higher risk for ASCVD events
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
2.4 Million ED Visits in ≥65s Due to Unintentional Falls
More than 90 percent of emergency department visits, hospitalizations from selected nonfatal injuries in 2018 were due to unintentional falls
Physicians Report Sharing Office Visit Notes Beneficial Overall
While time concerns declined after implementation, half of the clinicians reported being less candid in their documentation
Response to COVID-19 Vaccine Positive in Patients With IBD
Antibody response in IBD patients, including those receiving biologic therapy at the time of vaccination, similar to that of controls without IBD
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Memory Decline
Higher MeDi adherence linked to larger mediotemporal gray matter volume, better memory, less amyloid and pTau181 pathology
Dexamethasone Does Not Increase Risk for Surgical-Site Infection
Dexamethasone reduces risk for nausea and vomiting after nonurgent, noncardiac surgery without increasing incidence of surgical-site infection
Link Between Drug Prices, Out-of-Pocket Spending Explored
No link found overall, but among those who pay any drug deductible or coinsurance, out-of-pocket spending increased with change in list prices
