Major Neurological Disorders on the Rise in the United States
Burden increasing largely due to aging of the U.S. population
CDC: 20.4 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Chronic Pain in 2019
Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain higher among women, adults ages 65 years and older
Deep-Learning Algorithm Helps Radiologists ID Cerebral Aneurysm
Overall performance of radiologists was 0.01 higher in terms of AUC with aid of algorithm
Risk for Needlestick Injuries Up in First Months of Training
Notable increase seen between second, third quarter during first three months of resident training
Some Outcomes Worse for Black Men With Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Ten-year cumulative incidence of disease progression, receipt of definitive treatment increased
Psilocybin Promising for Treating Major Depressive Disorder
Mean GRID Hamilton Depression Rating Scale scores significantly lower in immediate treatment group
Decrease Seen in Non-COVID-19-Related Hospitalizations at Peak
Caseload of common medical emergencies, including acute MI, ischemic stroke also decreased
Risk Factors ID’d for More Severe Depressive Symptoms During COVID-19 Pandemic
Physical, psychological abuse, preexisting health conditions, low social support, low SEP linked to risk
COVID-19 Patients More Often Have Vitamin D Deficiency
COVID-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency have increased serum ferritin, troponin levels
USPSTF Issues Draft Recommendation for CRC Screening
Benefit substantial for adults aged 50 to 75 years; benefit moderate for adults aged 45 to 49 years
