Decreases seen in current use of any tobacco product, any combustible tobacco product, multiple tobacco products from 2019 to 2020
Suicide Mortality Up for Blacks During Closure Period of COVID-19
Mean suicide mortality increased among Black residents of Maryland but decreased among Whites from March 5 to May 7, 2020
For Seniors, Functional Decline After Flu Hospitalization May Be Long-Lasting
Findings stress importance of prevention, especially for the flu, in the elderly
Deaths Not Up With Paclitaxel-Coated Devices in PAD
Interim analysis shows no increased rate of all-cause mortality with paclitaxel-coated versus uncoated devices
Sleeve Gastrectomy Yields Larger Long-Term Weight Loss Than RYGB
However, long-term quality-of-life improvement similar between the laparoscopic procedures
Socioeconomic Status Tied to Inflammatory Bowel Disease Outcomes
Association greater for Crohn disease versus ulcerative colitis
Outpatient Buprenorphine Dispensing Up During COVID-19
Findings limited to Texas, in the early days following changes in federal regulation due to the pandemic
UV Exposure Not Linked to Risk for Melanoma in Skin of Color
In 11 of 13 studies reviewed, no association observed between UV exposure, melanoma in skin of color
Alaska HCW First in U.S. to Have Allergic Reaction to COVID-19 Vaccine
Worker felt flushed within 10 minutes of receiving vaccine, followed by shortness of breath and elevated heart rate
Effect of Siponimod on Cognition in MS Patients Explored
Mixed results seen for effect of siponimod on cognitive processing speed in patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis