Among U.S. veterans, obesity, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, COPD, HTN not tied to COVID-19 mortality
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width, Mortality Tied in COVID-19
Elevated RDW and increase in RDW during hospitalization linked to increased mortality risk
Fewer Women Aware of Heart Disease as Leading Cause of Death
Among U.S. women, decrease in awareness seen for all races/ethnicities, all ages except ≥65 years
Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM
Cognitive decline slower, dementia risk reduced in seniors with diabetes receiving metformin
Negative Pressure Does Not Cut C-Section Infection Risk in Obese
Findings do not support routine use of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy in obese women
Oral Steroids May Raise Risks for Diabetes, HTN, VTE in Children
But absolute risks for these complications still low among children receiving glucocorticoids
Most People With SARS-CoV-2 Do Not Remain Asymptomatic
Secondary attack rate lower for contacts of people with asymptomatic versus symptomatic infection
Risk for Autism Increased With Preterm, Postterm Birth
Risk increased for children born in weeks 22 to 31, 32 to 36, 43 to 44 versus 37 to 42 of gestation
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