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In 2020

Middle, High School Students Mainly Use Flavored E-Cigarettes

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Proportion of disposable product e-cigarette sales increased during September 2019 to August 2020
There was widespread reporting of avoidance of medical care due to COVID-19-related concerns in June 2020

Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns

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Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
The prevalence of controlled blood pressure among U.S. adults with hypertension increased from 1999-2000 to 2007-2008 then decreased after 2013 to 2014

Controlled BP Down Among U.S. Adults With HTN After 2013–2014

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Controlled BP more likely among those aged 45 to 64 years, less likely for those aged 75 years or older
In a position statement from the North American Menopause Society

NAMS Updates Guidance for Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause

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GSM is underdiagnosed and undertreated, but symptoms can be managed effectively in most cases
There have been 792 confirmed cases in the United States of a rare condition in children that is linked to COVID-19

CDC: Nearly 800 U.S. Children Have Developed COVID-19-Related Condition

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Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children also associated with 16 deaths reported in 42 states
Personal history of inflammatory bowel disease is associated with an increased risk for subsequent chronic rhinosinusitis

Inflammatory Bowel Disease Tied to Subsequent Rhinosinusitis

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Risk for developing chronic rhinosinusitis higher for patients with IBD, especially ulcerative colitis
During the height of the pandemic

Nosocomial COVID-19 Rare During Height of Pandemic

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Among patients not hospitalized for COVID-19, 0.1 percent tested positive within 14 days of discharge
A protocol based on suctioning frequency plus continuous high-flow oxygen therapy results in a shorter time to decannulation among conscious

Time to Decannulation Shorter if Based on Suctioning Frequency

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Suctioning frequency plus continuous oxygen better indicator in critically ill with tracheostomy tube
Longer exposure to playing football during childhood and adolescence appears to be unrelated to clinical recovery following college football concussion

Time Span of Football Play Not Linked to Concussion Recovery

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Age of first exposure to playing football not related to recovery from a college football concussion
There was a marked increase in electronic cigarette use from 2017 to 2018 in the United States

E-Cigarette Use Increased Significantly From 2017 to 2018

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From 2016 to 2018, there was also an increase in daily use, sole e-cigarette use