AAP joins six other medical groups in letter requesting transparency and communication to improve confidence in a vaccine
Hormonal Contraceptive Use May Delay Return of Fecundability
Longest delay of five to eight months found for users of injectable contraceptives; no lasting effect seen on fecundability for long-term use
Permanent Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk for Asthma
Increase in risk for moderate-severe asthma observed in morning chronotypes working irregular shifts, including nights
Genetics Tied to Thromboembolism Risk With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Genetic signature tied to doubled risk for developing potentially fatal blood clots in one in seven IBD patients
Triplet Therapy Slows Refractory Multiple Myeloma
Progression-free survival longer with once-weekly selinexor-containing regimen versus standard bortezomib and dexamethasone
FDA Approves First Rapid COVID-19 Test for Home Use
Simple nasal swab test requires prescription; people younger than 14 cannot perform the test on themselves
Antibiotic Therapy Before Age 2 May Affect Child Health
Risk for childhood onset of health conditions increased for those with early-life antibiotic exposure
Nebulized Interferon Beta-1a Promising for COVID-19
Adults hospitalized for COVID-19 receiving SNG001 versus placebo more likely to show clinical improvement
Female Hormone Rx Not Tied to Retinal Vascular Occlusion
No increase seen in risk for occlusion of retinal artery, vein among women filling prescription for female hormone therapy
Asthma EMS Dispatch Rate Down With Insurance Expansion
Asthma EMS dispatch rate in New York City decreased after implementation of the Affordable Care Act