Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo Declared Over
Wednesday marks 42 days, or two incubation periods, since the last survivor tested negative for the virus
AHA: Polypill, With or Without Aspirin, Reduces Cardiovascular Events
Significant reductions seen in primary outcome for use of polypill and polypill plus aspirin combination
Guidelines Developed for Diabetes Management in CKD
Recommendations and practice points relate to comprehensive care needs, glycemic monitoring, lifestyle interventions
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
Asthma EMS Dispatch Rate Down With Insurance Expansion
Asthma EMS dispatch rate in New York City decreased after implementation of the Affordable Care Act
Persistent Fatigue Prevalent After COVID-19 Infection
More than half of those recovered from acute phase of COVID-19 experience postviral fatigue, independent of COVID-19 severity
ACR: Osteoporosis Underdiagnosed, Undertreated in Older Men
Only 2.1 percent of those with qualifying fractures were diagnosed and treated
Food Insecurity Tied to Higher Cardiovascular Mortality
Findings independent of changes in demographic, economic, and health care access
Sixty-Day Outcomes Examined for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
29.2 percent died during hospitalization or within 60 days of discharge; ongoing morbidity was common
