Women Physicians Delay Childbearing Versus Nonphysicians
Physicians more likely to experience childbirth at older ages; have same cumulative probability of childbirth as nonphysicians
HPV Vaccination Rates Suboptimal Within Ages 9 to 12 Years
For most of the study period, higher rates of HPV vaccination initiation and up-to-date rates were seen for non-Hispanic Blacks, Hispanics
12 Cases of CVST Reported for Ad26.COV2.S Vaccine in the U.S.
Time from vaccination to symptom onset varied from six to 15 days; initial presentation was headache in 11 cases
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Use of Vitamins for CVD, Cancer Prevention
Task force recommends against use of beta-carotene, vitamin E for prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer in adults
Many Patients Prefer Stool-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Multitarget stool DNA test, fecal immunochemical test, or guaiac-based fecal occult blood test preferred over colonoscopy
Adding Aspirin May Up Risk for Patients on DOAC for A-Fib/VTE
Among patients with a-fib and/or VTE, about one-third received ASA in addition to a DOAC with no clear indication for ASA
ACP Issues Guideline on High-Flow Nasal Oxygen for Respiratory Failure
HFNO suggested for initial or postextubation management of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in hospitalized adults
More Parity in Breast Reconstruction Seen With Medicaid Expansion
Increases in breast reconstruction rates among non-Hispanic Black women associated with Medicaid expansion
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Increases With BMI Above 23
Risks increased for admission to hospital, death, and ICU admission; risks up for younger people and Blacks versus Whites
Risk for Kidney Stones Increased During, After Pregnancy
Risk increased during second and third trimesters; peak in risk found at zero to three months after delivery, followed by decrease in risk