Monthly COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates Peaked in December 2020
Peak reported in hospitalization, ICU admission, death, but decrease found in frequency of ICU admission, mechanical ventilation, vasopressor use
Patients Burdened by Cost of Diagnostic Imaging Interpretations
Half of patients are liable for some costs of secondary imaging interpretation, but only 17.1 percent made out-of-pocket payments
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Tied to Respiratory Infections in Children
However, no negative impact seen on emergency department or urgent care visits, otitis media episodes, or asthma exacerbations
Recurrence Up With Incomplete Resection of Colorectal Polyps
Segments with incomplete resection have increased risk for any metachronous neoplasia, advanced neoplasia
Barriers Persist for Enrolling Women in Cardiology Clinical Trials
Eight barriers discussed include differential care, ageism, logistical barriers, lack of diversity in clinical trial leadership
Physical Function Worse for Migraine, Overlapping Pain
Worse pain-related physical function, psychosocial functioning, increased health care utilization reported for chronic migraine with overlapping pain
Diagnosis of Inflammatory Arthritis Tied to Impaired Male Fertility
Men diagnosed at age 30 years or younger had a significantly lower mean number of children than those diagnosed at age 31 to 40, 41 years or older
U.S. Military Members Must Get COVID-19 Vaccine by Mid-September
Pentagon plan gives the FDA time to give final approval to the Pfizer vaccine, which is expected to come early next month
Increased Crowding Linked to COVID-19 Incidence in Prisons
COVID-19 transmission in the surrounding county consistently associated with COVID-19 incidence in prisons
USPSTF Recommends Screening for Gestational Diabetes at 24 Weeks
Screening for gestational diabetes at or after 24 weeks of gestation has moderate net benefit to improve maternal and fetal outcomes












