Mortality decreased from 43.5 to 19.2 percent between first and last 15-day periods; no change seen in other patient factors
President Biden Unveils Details of National Pandemic Response Plan
On Wednesday, Biden signed three executive orders relating to the coronavirus pandemic shortly after taking office
Denosumab Studied for Prosthesis-Related Osteolysis
Fewer osteoclasts seen at osteolysis membrane-bone interface with denosumab versus placebo in patients undergoing revision hip arthroplasty
AI Algorithms May Fail to Detect Diabetic Retinopathy
Evaluation of performance on real-world retinal imaging data showed sensitivities varied widely
Mediterranean Diet Tied to Lower Risk for Prostate Cancer Progression
Risk lower for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer on active surveillance protocol
Aspirin Use Cuts CRC Risk in Those Initiating Use Before Age 70
Inverse association seen for aspirin users starting use before age 70, but not for those initiating use at or after age 70 years
2.3 Percent of Kindergarteners Not Up to Date With MMR in 2019-2020
2.5 percent of kindergartners had an exemption, but additional 2.3 percent were not up to date and had no exemption
Non-Hispanic Blacks Underrepresented on Transplant Wait List
However, racial disparities in liver transplantation are greatly diminished
Patient Age Linked to Choice of Telepsychiatry Visit Type
Patients aged 44 years and older more likely to opt for telephone visits; telephone visit users less likely to anticipate future televisits
Hahn Resigns as Head of FDA, Dr. Janet Woodcock New Interim Chief
A permanent FDA commissioner has not yet been nominated, but Woodcock is under consideration