Hormonal Contraceptives Linked to Decline in Asthma Exacerbation
Risk reduced with previous and current use of any and combined hormonal contraceptives, not with progestogen-only use
Delirium Common in Seniors Presenting to ED With COVID-19
Delirium is the sixth most common presenting symptom/sign; delirium linked to ICU stay and death
AI Algorithm Can Detect COVID-19 on Chest X-Rays
Accuracy of 82 percent achieved with DeepCOVID-XR compared with 81 percent for consensus of five thoracic radiologists
Predictors of Satisfaction With RYGB Over Seven Years Identified
And, physical activity associated with improvements in depression and mental and physical HRQoL after RYGB
First Drug Approved to Treat Rare Metabolic Disorder
Oxlumo granted approval to treat primary hyperoxaluria type 1
CDC Recommends Three COVID-19 Tests for Americans Traveling Abroad
Tests recommended one to three days before the flight, three to five days after the flight, and one to three days before returning
Xofluza Approved for Postexposure Prevention of Flu
Influenza infection and symptoms occurred in 1 and 13 percent of those receiving Xofluza and placebo, respectively
Contraceptive Use Low Among Women With Kidney Disease
Overall rate of contraceptive use 5.3 percent of person-years
Non-COVID-19-Related Deaths Up, Too
Excess deaths seen for specific gender and age groups, with protective effect seen for female children
BCG Vaccination Linked to Lower SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence
Seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG lower for health care workers with history of BCG vaccination
