Chronic Use of Immunosuppressive Drugs Does Not Worsen COVID-19 Outcomes
Study authors conducted a retrospective cohort study to assess whether chronic immunosuppression worsens outcomes for patients hospitalized with COVID-19.
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Prevalence of Multiple Chronic Conditions Up Among Veterans
The prevalence of multiple chronic conditions is higher for male and female veterans vs nonveterans.
More Than Half of US Adults Use Dietary Supplements
During 2017 to 2018, 57.6% of US adults used any dietary supplement in the previous 30 days.
Text Message System Useful for Monitoring Postoperative Opioid Use
A text message system can monitor postoperative opioid use and shows that many prescribed opioid tablets are unused.
Racial/Ethnic Minorities Underrepresented in Vaccine Trials
There is underrepresentation of racial/ethnic minorities and older patients among U.S.-based vaccine clinical trials, while female adults are overrepresented.
Deceased Organ Donation Rose Among Blacks but Still Lags
Deceased organ donation increased among some racial groups, particularly among Black people, from 1999 to 2017, but substantial racial and ethnic differences remain.
Proton Pump Inhibitor Use Linked to Asthma Risk in Children
Findings showed that children who were initiated on PPIs were 57% more likely to be diagnosed with asthma.
Aspirin Overused, Statins Underused for CVD Prevention in Seniors
For older adults, aspirin seems to be overused and statins underused for cardiovascular event prevention.
FDA: Certain Factors May Affect Pulse Oximeter Accuracy
According to the FDA’s safety communication, multiple factors may affect the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings, including poor circulation, skin pigmentation, skin thickness, skin temperature, current tobacco use, and use of fingernail polish.
Testosterone Therapy Does Not Improve Vascular Function
For men with low-normal serum testosterone levels, exercise training improves endothelium-dependent vascular function, but testosterone administration does not.
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