Findings do not support routine use of prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy in obese women
Metformin May Slow Cognitive Decline in Seniors With T2DM
Cognitive decline slower, dementia risk reduced in seniors with diabetes receiving metformin
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
Red Blood Cell Distribution Width, Mortality Tied in COVID-19
Elevated RDW and increase in RDW during hospitalization linked to increased mortality risk
SARS-CoV-2 Mortality Mainly Linked to Older Age, Comorbidity
Among U.S. veterans, obesity, Black race, Hispanic ethnicity, COPD, HTN not tied to COVID-19 mortality
>2.2 Million Women Live in Maternity Care Desert Status Areas
In addition, 4.8 million women of childbearing age live in counties with limited access to maternity care
Stricter Vaccine Approval Rules Coming From FDA
If approved by the White House, revised guidelines could be released as early as next week
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Begins Final Stage of Clinical Trials
Phase 3 trials will include 60,000 people and be the largest for a COVID-19 vaccine in the United States
U.S. COVID-19 Death Toll Hits 200,000 as Cases Climb in 22 States
IHME says COVID-19 is second-leading cause of death in the United States, after heart disease
As Flu Season Approaches, Clinicians Brace for Potential ‘Twindemic’
Reluctance, fear to leave home may impact the amount of people willing to receive the flu vaccine this year, expert tells HD Live!