Racial, Socioeconomic Disparities Seen in Atrial Fibrillation Treatment
Black, Latinx, and lower-income patients receive less rhythm control
One in Five Health Care Workers Reports Mental Health Conditions
Review shows high prevalence of depression, anxiety, and PTSD during the COVID-19 pandemic
Tocilizumab Use Not Supported for Moderate-to-Severe COVID-19
Progression of COVID-19 up to day 14 did not differ with addition of tocilizumab to standard care in Phase 3 trial conducted in India
Physical Activity May Improve Cardiorenal Outcomes in CKD
High physical activity level (7.5 to <15 MET hours/week) linked to lower risks for all-cause mortality, ESRD, MACE
Decline in Kidney Function Faster After COVID-19-Related AKI
Among patients who have in-hospital acute kidney injury, those with AKI tied to COVID-19 have faster rate of decrease in eGFR after discharge
ASA: Retinopathy Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke, Dementia
Dose-dependent relationship seen between severity of retinopathy and all-cause mortality
Rates of Acute Allergic Reactions to COVID-19 Vaccines Extremely Low
Most recipients with anaphylaxis had allergy histories, with 31 percent having prior anaphylaxis
One-Step Approach IDs More Cases of Gestational Diabetes
No significant difference in perinatal or maternal outcomes found with one-step versus two-step screening approach
Genetically Determined Vitamin D Levels Not Linked to T1DM
Genetically determined levels seem not to have a large effect on the risk for type 1 diabetes in Europeans
Many Women Feel Left Out of Decisions on Breast Cancer Care
Large proportion of women believe their surgeon effectively made the decision on their reconstructive surgery options
