Hypertension at Middle Age Associated With Cognitive Decline
Among treated individuals, blood pressure control at baseline inversely linked to global cognitive, memory test scores
One in Five Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Dies
Statins, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and calcium channel blockers tied to lower risk for death
Risk for COVID-19 Infection Increased With Common Cancers
Risk for COVID-19 elevated for individuals with recent cancer diagnosis; those with cancer and COVID-19 have worse outcomes
FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Test for COVID-19
Ellume COVID-19 Home Test detects SARS-CoV-2 virus protein fragments on nasal swab samples
Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
Interest in the annual insurance sign-ups has increased as the country struggles with the pandemic
Depression in Youth Linked to Risk for Somatic Diseases
Individuals with youth depression had increased risks for 66 of 69 somatic diagnoses, increased mortality risk
USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screen for At-Risk Teens, Adults
Screening adults, adolescents at increased risk for hepatitis B virus infection offers moderate net benefit
Less Invasive Treatment Feasible for Early-Stage Rectal Cancer
High level of organ preservation, improved QoL seen with short-course radiotherapy followed by transanal endoscopic microsurgery
U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 300,000 as Vaccine Rollout Begins
And, later this week, Moderna vaccine expected to receive recommendation from FDA advisory panel
Age at T2DM Diagnosis Inversely Linked to Risk for Adverse Outcomes
One-year increase in age at diabetes diagnosis linked to lower risk for all-cause mortality and macrovascular, microvascular disease
