Useful visual acuity preserved for about 20 percent of patients over their average remaining lifetime
Social Activity Tied to Integrity of Brain Structure in Older Adults
Greater integrity of gray matter seen on brain MRI in older adults with higher levels of social engagement
COVID-19-Linked Deaths Mainly in Seniors in May to August 2020
Percentage of decedents who were Hispanic increased from 16.3 to 26.4 percent in May to August
No Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Before Election
Company has reversed its previous claims that it would apply for the approval in October
Career Satisfaction, Burnout Both High Among Internists
Risk factors for burnout include documentation time pressure and lack of work control
Electronic Cigarettes Improve Long-Term Smoking Cessation
Quit rates higher in people randomly assigned to nicotine e-cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy
Pandemic Taking Toll on the Mental Health of Health Care Staff
Clinically significant posttraumatic stress symptoms seen in estimated 23.4 percent during acute phase
Emergency Sick Leave Helped to Flatten the U.S. COVID-19 Curve
Compared with before sick leave, newly gained sick leave led to 400 fewer confirmed cases per day
Employment Disruption-Linked Financial Hardship Found for Female CA Survivors
Considerable burden of financial hardship reported for female adolescent, young-adult cancer survivors
Cannabis Use Common in Older Adults
Most indicate using after age 60 years for medical purposes