Some Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 Occurs After Seven, 10 Days
81 percent chance that a contact who was negative for SARS-CoV-2 and asymptomatic through seven days would remain so at 14 days
Intradialytic Hypotension Tied to Peripheral Artery Disease
Findings based on large, national study of more than 45,000 hemodialysis patients
U.S. Health Care Spending Increased 4.6 Percent in 2019
Growth rate similar to that experienced in 2018 and consistent with growth rate since 2016
Fitness Apps, Trackers Boost Physical Activity
Among adults without chronic disease, apps and trackers may boost activity by 1,850 steps per day
mRNA-1273 Vaccine Highly Effective for Preventing COVID-19
Published data on Moderna vaccine show severe COVID-19 in 30 individuals -- all in the placebo group -- in trial of 30,420 participants
CVD Biomarker Levels Up for Dual Use of E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes
Levels of biomarkers of inflammation, oxidative stress similar for dual users and exclusive cigarette users
Autistic Traits ID’d in Carriers of CNVs Linked to Autism
54 percent of carriers of certain copy number variants have elevated levels of autistic traits
Factors ID’d for Mortality in Nursing Home Residents With COVID-19
Increased age, male sex, impaired cognitive and physical function associated with increased odds of 30-day mortality
Few Adults Report Having Firearm Safety Discussions With Doctors
7.5 percent of respondents report having ever discussed firearm safety; 12 percent among those living with children
Suicide Risk Higher Among Patients With Parkinson Disease
Increased risk not fully explained by higher rates of mental disorders
