Vaccine is expected to receive emergency use authorization later this week
Large U.S. Claims Study IDs Complications of COVID-19
Association with COVID-19 strong, absolute risk high for viral pneumonia, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, sepsis
Body Dissatisfaction at 14 Predicts Depressive Episodes at 18
Body dissatisfaction predicts mild, moderate, and severe depression episodes among girls; mild and severe episodes in boys
ASH: Adding Subcutaneous Daratumumab Slows Advanced Multiple Myeloma
Subcutaneous daratumumab plus pomalidomide and dexamethasone reduces risk of progression, death in relapsed/refractory MM
Heavy Alcohol Consumption Tied to Worse Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
No similar effect seen for light or moderate alcohol consumption
ASH: Stem Cell Transplant Benefits Older Adults With MDS
Overall survival, leukemia-free survival higher for patients assigned to allogeneic HCT versus those with no donor
ASH: Black Race Linked to Poorer Survival in AML
Among AML patients treated on Alliance protocols, Blacks versus Whites had inferior disease-free, overall survival
Hep C Testing, Identification Plummet During COVID-19
Reductions seen in hospital-wide and ambulatory clinic HCV testing, identification of new HCV+ patients
Mystery Illness Strikes Hundreds in India
Symptoms similar to those associated with epilepsy, including headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures
Pediatric Appendiceal Perforation Up During COVID-19 Pandemic
Delays in medical care attributable to COVID-19 may cause additional morbidity in children