No gender difference seen in personal attacks; women significantly more likely to report online sexual harassment
Rachel Levine Nominated as U.S. Assistant Health Secretary
Levine is secretary of health for Pennsylvania and is currently leading the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Mortality, Preeclampsia Up for Women With COVID-19 Giving Birth
Women hospitalized to give birth who had COVID-19 also had higher rates of myocardial infarction, venous thromboembolism, preterm birth
Men More Likely to Test Positive for SARS-CoV-2, Die From COVID-19
During their hospital course, more men than women experience pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications
Green-Mediterranean Diet Boosts Intrahepatic Fat Loss
Diet amplified in Mankia, green tea, walnuts achieves greater intrahepatic fat loss than other nutritional strategies
Either Trivalent Flu Vaccine Safe for Use in Seniors
Trivalent adjuvanted, trivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccines comparable for moderate-to-severe injection-site pain in adults 65 years and older
Smoking Marijuana Ups Toxic Chemical Levels in Blood, Urine
However, levels of smoke-related chemicals lower compared with those seen with tobacco smoking
1999 to 2018 Saw Decrease in Cancer-Related Suicide
Largest decreases seen among high-risk populations, including men, older patients, patients with prostate and lung cancer
Estrogen Therapy Need Not Stop for Gender-Affirming Surgery
Authors find that perioperative venous thromboembolism rarely occurs, regardless of suspension of hormone therapy prior to surgery
IgG Level in Convalescent Plasma Affects COVID-19 Death Risk
Risk for death reduced with higher versus lower levels of anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG, but only in patients not receiving mechanical ventilation