News for Health Professionals Archive - December 2020
December 1, 2020
- Mortality Rate High With Frequent Alcohol-Linked ED Visits
- Smoking Prevalence High Among Adults With Active, Inactive Epilepsy
- Higher Doses of Z-Drugs Pose Risks for Dementia Patients
- Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection Lower for O, Rh− Blood Groups
- Diabetic Retinopathy May Up Risk for COVID-19 Intubation
- Patient Expectations for Lumbar Surgery Often Too High
- Women at Increased Risk for Heart Failure, Death After MI
- Green Mediterranean Diet May Be Even Healthier
- Admission for SARS-CoV-2 Down With Prior Metabolic Surgery
- Chilblain-Like Lesions During COVID-19 Tied to Type I Interferonopathy
- Industry Payments Consistently Linked to Physician Prescribing
- WHO: Strawberry-Flavored HIV Medication Coming for Infants
- American Heart Association, Nov. 13-17
- Review: Thromboembolism Risk High in COVID-19 Patients
December 2, 2020
- More Than One-Third of Children With SARS-CoV-2 Are Asymptomatic
- Atrial Pathophysiology Differs in Black, White Stroke Patients
- Admission Hyperglycemia Predicts Mortality in COVID-19
- Statin Use for Primary Prevention of CVD Lower for Sexual Minorities
- Tanning Bed Use by Young Women May Up Endometriosis Risk
- Rate of Cancer in Teens, Young Adults Increased From 1973 to 2015
- Britain Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
- CDC Shrinks COVID-19 Quarantine Time, Advises Against Holiday Travel
- AMA Pushes for Widespread Telehealth Adoption
- Female Doctors Less Likely to Be Promoted to Upper Faculty Ranks
December 3, 2020
- Increased PCR Testing Shown to Slow COVID-19 Transmission
- Sedentary Behavior Linked to Heart Failure Hospitalization
- Parosmia Tied to Smell Recovery After Olfactory Training
- Federal Rules Tied to Reduced ED Visits for Pediatric Magnet Ingestions
- FDA Approves Drug for PET Imaging of Prostate Cancer
- CDC Director Warns of Dire Winter Ahead for COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Deaths
- Pembrolizumab Slows MSI-H-dMMR Metastatic CRC
- SARS-CoV-2 Seroprevalence Low in U.S. From July to Sept. 2020
- Dexamethasone May Hinder Immunotherapy for Glioblastoma
- Gestational Age at Birth Tied to Hospitalizations to Age 10
- Teens Still Able to Access E-Cigarettes During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Mental Health Symptoms Common for Perinatal Women During COVID-19
- Everyone Who Gets COVID-19 Vaccine Will Receive Vaccination Card
- Menopausal Symptoms Tied to Lower Work Performance
December 4, 2020
- Residential Care Community Characteristics Vary by Dementia Prevalence
- Good Outcomes Reported With Single-Position Lumbar Surgery
- Black Men Experience More Treatment Regret With Prostate Cancer
- Large Increase Seen in Overdose-Related Cardiac Arrests in COVID-19
- 'Teach-Back' Communication Strategy Aids Diabetes Outcomes
- Antiviral Drugs Have No Effect on Mortality in COVID-19
- Alzheimer Disease Tied to Adverse Financial Events
- Ongoing Anticoagulant Use Does Not Avert Severe COVID-19
- Emergency Departments Saw Decrease in All Non-COVID-19 Diagnoses
- Teens Benefit From Bariatric Surgery, Regardless of Weight Loss
- Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Diabetes Outcomes Limited
- Cancer Risk Up Into Adulthood for Those With Birth Defects
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- NHLBI Updates Guidance for Management of Asthma
- Baby Girl Born From Embryo Frozen for 27 Years
December 7, 2020
- Glucocorticoid Use Tied to CVD Risk in Immune-Mediated Diseases
- Global Need High for Rehabilitation Services
- COVID-19 Lockdown Tied to Increased Heavy Drinking
- Neuraxial Anesthesia Best for Lower-Limb Revascularization Surgery
- Sexual Assault Tied to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures in Women
- Laser Therapy Promising for Drug-Resistant Child Epilepsy
- Youth Opioid Deaths Often Involve Other Substances, Too
- Flu Shot More Popular Than COVID-19 Vaccine Among Older Adults
- CDC Recommends Universal Mask Wearing
- Female Physicians Spend More Time in EHR Than Males
- Obesity Adds to Racial Disparity in Early Breast Cancer
- Rooming-In, Breastfeeding Feasible With Maternal SARS-CoV-2
- Proportion of Older Adults Owning, Using Hearing Aids Increasing
December 8, 2020
- Fracking Activity May Up Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk
- Hep C Testing, Identification Plummet During COVID-19
- All-Drug Overdoses Rising in Children Aged 0 to 10, 11 to 14
- Large U.S. Claims Study IDs Complications of COVID-19
- Vitamin D3 Supplementation No Benefit for Fall Prevention
- Body Dissatisfaction at 14 Predicts Depressive Episodes at 18
- Masks Containing Metal Could Cause Burns During MRI, FDA Warns
- Pediatric Appendiceal Perforation Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
- ASH: Stem Cell Transplant Benefits Older Adults With MDS
- ASH: Adding Subcutaneous Daratumumab Slows Advanced Multiple Myeloma
- FDA Review Finds Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Effective After First Dose
- California Introduces Smartphone Coronavirus Exposure Alert Tool
- ASH: Black Race Linked to Poorer Survival in AML
- Mystery Illness Strikes Hundreds in India
- Heavy Alcohol Consumption Tied to Worse Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
December 9, 2020
- Over Half of Obese Patients Have Diabetes Remission After RYGB
- Metformin Use May Reduce Mortality in Women With COVID-19
- ASH: CAR T-Cell Therapy Promising for Relapsed/Refractory iNHL
- Obesity Increases Hip Fracture Risk Before Age 70 in Postmenopausal Women
- Life Expectancy, Costs for RA Patients Examined
- USPSTF in Favor of Interventions for Healthy Weight Gain in Pregnancy
- Hospitalization Up for Black Gynecologic Cancer Patients With COVID-19
- Children's Depression Symptoms Up During U.K. Lockdown
- More Plant Foods, Less Red Meat May Cut Heart Disease Risk
- Fear of Surprise Medical Bills Keeps U.S. Adults From Getting Care
- COVID-19 Vaccine Caution Issued by U.K. Officials
- Canada Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
- Radiological Society of North America, Nov. 29-Dec. 5
- U.S. Hospitals Running Out of ICU Beds for COVID-19 Patients
December 10, 2020
- Obesity Duration Tied to Higher Cardiometabolic Disease Risk
- Genetic Ancestry Tied to Lung Cancer Mutations in Latin Americans
- ED Visits for Peds Asthma Plunged Under COVID-19 Lockdown
- Kidney Disease Leading Risk Factor for COVID-19 Hospitalization
- ASH: CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Promising in TDT, SCD
- Deaths Up During Pandemic for Those With Rare Autoimmune Disorders
- FDA Authorizes First OTC COVID-19 Home Test Collection Kit
- Risk Factors for Severe COVID-19 Up in Cancer Survivors
- Neurologic Complications of COVID-19 Described
- Menopause Symptoms Reduced With Higher Levels of Exercise After Cancer Tx
- FDA Advisory Committee OKs Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
- Glucosamine Supplement Tied to Lower Mortality
- Lack of Sleep Tied to Physician Burnout, Medical Errors
- Sildenafil, Trazodone Tablets Recalled After Being Packaged Together
- American Indians/Alaska Natives Have Elevated COVID-19 Mortality
December 11, 2020
- No Change Seen in Trends of Dementia in Black, White Adults in U.S.
- HFE Hemochromatosis May Up Risk for Liver Cancer in Men
- 70 Percent Efficacy Found for Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine
- Essential Workers Have Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
- Peripheral Neuropathy Linked to Mortality in U.S. Population
- Recommendations Developed for Management of Lyme Disease
- Continuing Treatment Not Beneficial After Five Years of Bisphosphonates
- Prostate Cancer Pathology Not Worse With Delayed Surgery
- Hyposmia, Dysgeusia Common for Patients With COVID-19
- 1990 to 2019 Saw Increase in Global Burden of CVD
- Drop in ED Visits Related to Child Abuse, Neglect During COVID-19
- U.S. Marshals to Protect COVID-19 Vaccines
- BNT162b2 Vaccine 95 Percent Effective for Preventing COVID-19
- Gestational Age Tied to Attention-Deficit Symptoms With Down Syndrome
- American Society of Hematology, Dec. 5-8
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
December 14, 2020
- Maternal Asthma Rx Linked to Adverse Perinatal Outcomes
- Adding Baricitinib Speeds Recovery for COVID-19 Pneumonia
- Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Receives Emergency Use Authorization
- High Blood Pressure Linked to White Matter Hyperintensities
- SABCS: Some Older Women With Breast Cancer May Opt to Skip RT
- Social Cognitive Performance Similar With Schizophrenia, Autism
- Blacks, Hispanics More Likely to Test Positive for SARS-CoV-2
- Risk of Severe COVID-19 Up Among Those With Diabetes
- Acute Kidney Injury Common in Children With Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- FDA Approves Genetically Engineered Pigs for Food, Possible Medical Use
- Mortality Up for Patients Undergoing Surgery on Surgeon's Birthday
- Depression Linked to Suicidal Ideation Among Physicians
- Income-Related Inequality in Access to Primary Care Worst in U.S.
- 13 Percent of U.S. Adults Report Serious Psychological Distress During COVID-19
December 15, 2020
- SABCS: Adverse Effects of Breast RT Under-Recognized
- Adverse Events Up With Tourniquet Use in Knee Replacement
- High-Dose Trivalent Flu Shot No Better for Patients With CVD
- Oral Microbiome Tied to Lung Cancer Risk in Never-Smokers
- Many Young Asthma Patients Noncompliant With COVID-19 Measures
- Localizing Signs, Symptoms of Infection Described in Seniors
- Less Invasive Treatment Feasible for Early-Stage Rectal Cancer
- Age at T2DM Diagnosis Inversely Linked to Risk for Adverse Outcomes
- U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 300,000 as Vaccine Rollout Begins
- Interest High in Affordable Care Act Sign-Ups
- Risk for COVID-19 Infection Increased With Common Cancers
- USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screen for At-Risk Teens, Adults
- Depression in Youth Linked to Risk for Somatic Diseases
- FDA Approves First Over-the-Counter Fully At-Home Test for COVID-19
December 16, 2020
- Therapeutic Suggestions During General Anesthesia Cut Pain
- Hypertension at Middle Age Associated With Cognitive Decline
- Little Change Seen in Rx of Opioids for Those at Risk for Misuse
- One in Five Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Dies
- Physical Activity Might Not Reduce Schizophrenia Risk
- Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Outcomes Worse for Black Women
- Early Childhood Abuse Has Lasting Detrimental Effects
- Americans Showing Hesitancy Toward COVID-19 Testing
- Heart Transplant Outcomes Vary by State
- Good CV Health Metrics From Midlife May Lower Dementia Risk
- Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemia Linked to Poor Outcomes in COVID-19
- WHO Team Seeks to Pinpoint Source of COVID-19
- Most Health Facilities Still Using Crisis Standards for Protective Equipment
- Working From Home May Negatively Impact Physical, Mental Health
- COVID-19 Linked to Increased All-Cause Mortality in Young Adults
December 17, 2020
- Suicide Mortality Up for Blacks During Closure Period of COVID-19
- Alaska HCW First in U.S. to Have Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine
- Outpatient Buprenorphine Dispensing Up During COVID-19
- For Seniors, Functional Decline After Flu Hospitalization May Be Long-Lasting
- UV Exposure Not Linked to Risk for Melanoma in Skin of Color
- Effect of Siponimod on Cognition in MS Patients Explored
- High-Income Countries Have Secured COVID-19 Vaccine Supplies
- Socioeconomic Status Tied to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes
- FDA Authorizes Marketing of ACL Implant
- 71 Percent in U.S. Report That They Would Get COVID-19 Vaccine
- San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Dec. 8-11
- Tobacco Product Use Decreased Among U.S. Middle, High School Students
- Advisory Committee Votes to Recommend EUA for Moderna Vaccine
December 18, 2020
- Exercise Aids Bone Health After Bariatric Surgery
- Kidney Disease May Add to Higher Risk for CVD Due to HIV
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy Tied to Cardiac Event Risk
- Infants With COVID-19 May Present With GI Symptoms
- Cadmium Burden Linked to Mortality From Flu, Pneumonia
- Integrated Palliative and Oncology Care Improves QOL in Leukemia
- Preconception Paternal Health Linked to Pregnancy Loss
- CDC: Concerning Increase Seen in Overdose Deaths During Pandemic
- Tocilizumab Cuts Progression to Ventilation or Death in COVID-19
- U.S. Indigenous Communities Start Receiving COVID-19 Vaccines
- ACAAI: Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine Unlikely for Those With Common Allergies
- Soft Contact Lenses Safe in Children
- Loneliness, Social Isolation Tied to Fall Risk in Older Adults
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- Kidney Transplant Outcomes Similar With Hep C+ Donors
December 21, 2020
- AHA/ACC Urge Shared Decisions in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Gatherings Contribute to SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children
- Early-Onset CRC Incidence Examined by Histologic Subtype
- Antibody Cocktail Enhances Clearance of SARS-CoV-2 Virus
- Intensive Glycemic Control May Cut CV Autonomic Neuropathy Risk
- Oral Contraceptives Protect Against Ovarian, Endometrial Cancer
- Rimegepant Bests Placebo for Preventing Migraine
- FDA Issues EUA for Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
- Risk for Death, Complications Higher With COVID-19 Versus Flu
- U.S. Army Researchers Analyze New Coronavirus Variant
- Long-Term Care Workers Often Hold Multiple Jobs
- FDA Approves First Oral Hormone Therapy for Advanced Prostate Cancer
- Low U.S. Flu Rates Seen as Pandemic Rages
- Atopic Dermatitis Tied to Autoimmune Diseases
December 22, 2020
- Risk for Severe COVID-19 Not Increased for Children With Cancer
- Most Pregnant Women With SARS-CoV-2 Infection Are Asymptomatic
- Mitral Regurgitation Deaths Up After Prolonged Decline
- Dietary Advanced Glycation End-Product Intake, Wheezing Linked
- FDA Approves Implant System for Transfemoral Amputations
- ACG Develops First Guideline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Buprenorphine Rx Fills for OUD Plateau During Pandemic
- Outcomes Similar With Aflibercept, Vitrectomy for Vitreous Hemorrhage
- Stress From Not Achieving Goals Tied to Worse Kidney Disease
- CDC: Life Expectancy for U.S. Population Increased in 2019
- Tagrisso Approved as Adjuvant Therapy for NSCLC With EGFR Mutations
- Care Rationing Being Considered by California Hospitals
- European Union Approves Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine
- Poll: Pandemic-Related Concerns Top of Mind for Parents
- Surprise Medical Bills Could Be Reduced by COVID-19 Relief Package
December 23, 2020
- More Social Media Use Tied to New Depression Over Six Months
- Fine Particulate Matter Linked to Increased Prevalence of CKD
- COVID-19 Mortality Rates Dropped Over First Months of Pandemic
- Socioeconomic Status Tied to Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
- No Evidence Found of Placental Infection, Vertical Transmission of SARS-CoV-2
- Public Health Videos Cut COVID-19 Knowledge Gap for Minorities
- AASM: Multicomponent CBT Recommended for Chronic Insomnia
- Majority Do Not Support COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Adults
- Disparities Seen in Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes in the U.S.
- First COVID-19 Cases Reported in Antarctica
- U.S. Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
- Sledding-Related Injuries Decreased From 2008 to 2017
- Distribution of Neurologists Across U.S. Varies Widely
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- Out-of-Pocket Costs Rising for Neurology Tests, Visits
December 28, 2020
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection Rate Low in Patients Receiving Antitumor Therapy
- Male Sex Is Risk Factor for Increased Mortality in COVID-19
- Incidence of Young-Onset Esophageal Adenocarcinoma Rising
- Early Tracheostomy May Be Considered in Severe COVID-19
- Guidance Provided for Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatrics
- LY-CoV555 Not Efficacious for Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
- Women Have Lower Survival to Hospital Discharge After OHCA
- Triple Treatment Combo Beneficial in BRAF-Mutant CRC
- Middle-Age Sleep Patterns Tied to Subsequent Cognitive Decline
- Patients With Psoriasis Shoulder Substantial Psychological Burden
- WHO Calls for New Measures to Identify COVID-19 Variants
- Obesity, Eating Disorders More Common in Sexual-, Gender-Minority Youth
- Privileged White U.S. Citizens Have Better Health Outcomes
- CDC: Travelers From the U.K. Must Have Negative COVID-19 Test
- HD Live! Takes a Look Back at Pandemic's Progression
December 29, 2020
- Oral Azacitidine Benefits Some Older Adults With AML
- SARS-CoV-2 Reinfection Risk Drops With Presence of Antibodies
- Another COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Begins Final Clinical Trials
- Primary Aldosteronism Testing Rare in Treatment-Resistant HTN
- Timing of Antimicrobial Prophylaxis Examined for C-Section
- Altered Mentation, Stroke Up COVID-19 In-Hospital Mortality
- Factors Identified Tied to Resultant Oophorectomy With Ovarian Torsion
- Incidence of Dislocation After Hip Arthroplasty May Be Higher Than Thought
- Anticoagulants Not Tied to Higher Risk for GI Bleed in COVID-19
- One in Four Older Adults Have Used Emergency Dept in Past Few Years
- Inequities Seen in Accessing Telemedicine During COVID-19
- Seizure Frequency Not Up in Pregnancy for Women With Epilepsy
- FDA Authorizes Marketing of EndoRotor System
- Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms Improved With Stepped Care
December 30, 2020
- Donor Kidney Biopsies Do Not Aid Transplant Outcome Prediction
- Appetite-Regulating Hormones Lower After Sucrose Versus Glucose
- Secondary Bloodstream Infections Tied to Poorer COVID-19 Outcomes
- Bariatric Surgery Patients Not Getting Recommended Follow-Up Care
- Cardiovascular Risk Up With Metabolic Syndrome in Psoriasis
- Dexamethasone Not Favored for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
- Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During Pandemic
- First Known U.S. Case of New Variant of COVID-19 Seen in Colorado
- Glycemic Control in Type 1 Diabetes Improved During Lockdown
- New Mammogram-Based Measures Improve Breast Cancer Prediction
- Ongoing Exposure to Stressors Harms Health
- More Dangerous Mouthwashes and Hand Sanitizers Recalled
- U.K. Is First Country to Approve Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
- E-Cigarettes as Consumer Devices May Not Improve Smoking Cessation
- USDA, HHS Update Dietary Guidelines for Americans
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- Improving your Gut Feeling
December 31, 2020
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