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Antibiotics are noninferior to appendectomy for treatment of appendicitis

ACS: Antibiotics Noninferior to Appendectomy for Appendicitis

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However, complications occurred more often in the antibiotics group than in the appendectomy group
African American children are more likely to experience failure to rescue after return to the operating room for unplanned reoperation

ASA: Mortality After Reoperation Higher in Black Children

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And non-Hispanic Black, Asian, Hispanic children less likely to have surgery than White children
For patients with hormone receptor-positive

Abemaciclib Beneficial for HR+, HER2− Early Breast Cancer

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Significant improvements seen in rates of invasive disease-free survival, distant recurrence-free survival
Adult patients with current or previous severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 can develop a hyperinflammatory syndrome

CDC Reports Cases of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Adults

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MIS-A related to SARS-CoV-2 infection resembles MIS in children; respiratory symptoms often minimal
Infection with the new coronavirus can occur through airborne transmission between people farther than 6 feet apart

CDC Now Acknowledges Airborne Transmission of COVID-19

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Agency says it is especially true in enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation
Two U.S. researchers and a British scientist have been awarded the 2020 Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for major contributions to the fight against blood-borne hepatitis.

Three Scientists Share Nobel Prize for Hepatitis C Research

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Nobel Committee described their work as 'a landmark achievement in our battle against viral infections'
The highest daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in the United States in nearly two months was reported late last week.

Daily COVID-19 Cases in U.S. Highest in Months

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Decline seen in just three states: Texas, Missouri, and South Carolina
Loss of smell is prevalent among individuals with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 antibodies

Loss of Smell Prevalent in Those With SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

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Presence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies 2.86-fold more likely in those with loss of smell versus loss of taste
Many parents are unaware of their children's noncigarette tobacco use

Many Parents Unaware of Their Children’s E-Cigarette Use

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Setting strict rules about tobacco use in the home tied to less youth tobacco initiation
COVID-19-related case fatality rates are higher for patients with Parkinson disease

COVID-19 Mortality Higher in Patients With Parkinson Disease

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Higher case fatality rates found to be independent of demographic factors, such as age, sex, and race