Referrals to acute heart failure team decreased; corresponding increase seen in 30-day case fatality rate
Women Forgoing Reconstruction After Mastectomy Pleased
22 percent experienced ‘flat denial,’ when the option of no reconstruction after mastectomy was not initially offered
Smokers More Likely to Report Symptoms Suggestive of COVID-19
Current smokers have increased risk for reporting classic symptoms, more than five symptoms, more than 10 symptoms
One-Third of U.S. Adults Likely to Refuse a COVID-19 Vaccine
Blacks, women, and conservatives more hesitant in the United States
Stem Cell Infusions Investigated for Treatment of COVID-19 ARDS
Researchers explore possible anti-inflammatory effects of mesenchymal stem cells in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome
Higher Dietary Fiber Lowers Premenopausal Depression Risk
Significant association between dietary fiber intake and prevalence of depression seen for premenopausal, but not postmenopausal, women
Stopping RAS Inhibitors May Worsen Outcomes in CKD
Stopping therapy tied to lower risk for dialysis, but higher risk for cardiovascular events and death
Incidence of COVID-19 Increased in Children Since September
Trends for children tracked consistently with those of adults; incidence lower for children aged 0 to 10 years
Mental Health Disorders Common Among ICU Staff During COVID-19
45 percent of respondents met threshold for probable clinical significance on measures of depression, PTSD, anxiety, problem drinking
Exercise Key to Lowering Risk for Gestational Diabetes
However, authors say amount of exercise needed may be more than current recommendations