IL-6 Receptor Antagonists Benefit Critically Ill With COVID-19
Improved outcomes, including more organ support-free days, reduced mortality, seen with tocilizumab, sarilumab
Response to One Dose of COVID-19 Vaccine Strong for Previously Infected
Two studies show higher anti-S titers in those with previous infection and very strong T-cell responses
Umbrella Review Reveals Links Between Diet, Colorectal Cancer
Review of meta-analyses of prospective observational studies reveals lower risk with higher intakes of dietary fiber, dietary calcium, yogurt
Threshold ID’d for Urine Test to Rule Out Prostate Cancer
In validation study, 3.7 percent of grade group ≥2 cancers missed with MyProstateScore value ≤10
Physical Activity May Cut Fatality Risk in Myocardial Infarction
Risks for instant death, 28-day death related to MI lower in those with moderate-to-high levels of past physical activity
Walmart Expands COVID-19 Vaccination Program
Company will use COVID-19 vaccines supplied by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
U.S. to Monitor Air Travelers From African Nations With Ebola
As of Feb. 25, Guinea had nine Ebola cases, five deaths; the Democratic Republic of the Congo had eight cases, four deaths
AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Easy to Update in Response to Variants
Oxford team working on modifying vaccine to fight new variants, expects new version to be available in the fall
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Found in Diagnosis, Treatment of ADHD
Asian, Black, Hispanic children less likely to be diagnosed than Whites; White children more likely to receive some treatment
High Glycemic Index Diet May Up Risk for CV Disease, Death
Diet with a high glycemic index linked to increased risk for major CV event, death for those with, without preexisting cardiovascular disease
