CDC: Number of COVID-19 Deaths May Be Underreported
Only two-thirds of the nearly 300,000 excess deaths in 2020 are attributed to COVID-19
Tocilizumab Does Not Prevent Intubation, Death in COVID-19
Intubation or death, disease worsening similar for tocilizumab, placebo in hospitalized patients
Algorithm Predicts Death, Hospital Admission From COVID-19
Final risk algorithm includes age, ethnicity, deprivation, body mass index, range of comorbidities
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Cytokines Not at ‘Storm’ Levels in Those With Severe COVID-19
Levels in severely, critically ill COVID-19 patients much lower than in other inflammatory syndromes
Taking Lipid-Lowering Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Cancer Death
Adherence inversely linked to mortality related to breast cancer, CRC, melanoma in women
Dasatinib + Blinatumomab Active for Ph-Positive ALL in Adults
Complete remission, overall survival seen in 98, 95 percent of patients in phase 2 study
Green Tea, Coffee Intake Linked to Reduced Mortality in T2DM
Higher levels of consumption of green tea and/or coffee may reduce mortality in those with T2DM
Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome
Strong recommendation advises screening for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years
Skin Breaks Drop With Prolonged AL/CVL Use in Neonates
Larger thalamic volumes seen with prolonged arterial line, central venous line use and fewer skin breaks
