Permanent Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk for Asthma
Increase in risk for moderate-severe asthma observed in morning chronotypes working irregular shifts, including nights
Hormonal Contraceptive Use May Delay Return of Fecundability
Longest delay of five to eight months found for users of injectable contraceptives; no lasting effect seen on fecundability for long-term use
Air Pollution May Affect Mood, Memory in Oldest-Old Women
Indirect effect of remote NO2 and PM2.5 exposure on declines in episodic memory mediated by depressive symptoms
Final Diagnosis Often Differs From Referral Diagnosis for EIS
In 54 percent of children with exercise-induced respiratory symptoms, final diagnosis differed from referral diagnosis
Periodontal Pathogens Linked to Atherosclerosis in RA
Immunoreactivity to Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans serotype b, Aa leukotoxin A linked to atherosclerosis
Guidelines Developed for Diabetes Management in CKD
Recommendations and practice points relate to comprehensive care needs, glycemic monitoring, lifestyle interventions
AHA: Polypill, With or Without Aspirin, Reduces Cardiovascular Events
Significant reductions seen in primary outcome for use of polypill and polypill plus aspirin combination
Major U.S. Medical Groups Urge Trump to Work With Biden on Fighting COVID-19
In letter from three medical associations, the president is urged 'to share critical data and information as soon as possible'
Sedentary Time Increases With Retirement
Abrupt increase in sedentary time seen for women, with more gradual increase for men
Routine COVID-19 Testing Improves Safety of Elective Surgery
Benefits of nasal swab testing seen in high-transmission areas and before major surgery
