Oral Microbiome Tied to Lung Cancer Risk in Never-Smokers
Risk varies according to profile of the oral microbiota; risk lower with greater abundance of Spirochaetia, Bacteroidetes
Many Young Asthma Patients Noncompliant With COVID-19 Measures
Many do not believe COVID-19 is more severe for people suffering from asthma
13 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Serious Psychological Distress During COVID-19
Pandemic-related disruptions to education, employment, finances tied to serious distress
Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians
After adjustment for depression, no increased odds of suicidal ideation in association with burnout
Mortality Up for Patients Undergoing Surgery on Surgeon’s Birthday
After adjustment for patient characteristics, surgeon fixed effects, higher 30-day mortality with surgery on surgeon's birthday
FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs for Food, Possible Medical Use
GalSafe pigs were created to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs' cells
Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in U.S.
Among lower-income adults, those in U.S. fare worse on affordability of care, including skipping doctor visits, tests, treatments
Adding Baricitinib Speeds Recovery for COVID-19 Pneumonia
Odds of improvement in clinical status at day 15 greater for baricitinib plus remdesivir versus remdesivir alone
High Blood Pressure Linked to White Matter Hyperintensities
Any increase in blood pressure was associated with increased WMH, even below 140, 90 mmHg for SBP, DBP
Blacks, Hispanics More Likely to Test Positive for SARS-CoV-2
However, once hospitalized, Black patients are less likely than Whites to have severe illness, and to die or be discharged to hospice
