COVID-19 Vaccination Intent Increased From Sept. to Dec. 2020
Intent to receive vaccination increased among adults aged 65 years and older, essential workers, and younger adults with underlying conditions
Caregivers Hesitant to Take Children to ED During COVID-19
Greater hesitancy seen among more vulnerable demographic groups
Black, Hispanic Children Less Likely to Receive Diagnostic Imaging in ED
Findings consistent when looking at nonhospitalized patients by insurance status or diagnostic category
Neighborhood Environment Linked to Adolescent Sleep Loss
And restricted sleep in adolescents decreases alpha power on sleep EEG in both NREM and REM sleep
Most Americans Unhappy With U.S. Vaccine Rollout: Poll
However, interest in getting the vaccine has risen, with 71 percent of Americans now willing to be vaccinated
WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week
Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week
Sexual-Minority Medical Students Have Higher Burnout
Reported burnout exists regardless of perceived experiences of mistreatment
Telehealth Use Up Markedly Among Parkinson Patients
Early in the pandemic, majority of Parkinson patients reported experiencing depression symptoms, anxiety, and sleep disturbances
2005 to 2018 Saw Drop in Incidence Rate of Stroke for Over 50s
Stroke mortality decreased over time for those aged 18 to 49 years and those aged 50+, mainly due to decrease after severe strokes
State Mask Mandates Tied to Drop in COVID-19 Hospitalization Growth Rate
Second study indicates high prevalence of mask use and correct mask use at six universities
