CDC: Number of COVID-19 Deaths May Be Underreported
Only two-thirds of the nearly 300,000 excess deaths in 2020 are attributed to COVID-19
U.S. COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Enrolls 30,000
Moderna says it is on track to apply for FDA approval to market the vaccine in early December
CDC Broadens Definition of ‘Close Contact’ in Tracing COVID-19 Infections
Change will likely have biggest impact in group settings where people are in repeated contact with others
Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome
Strong recommendation advises screening for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years
Green Tea, Coffee Intake Linked to Reduced Mortality in T2DM
Higher levels of consumption of green tea and/or coffee may reduce mortality in those with T2DM
Taking Lipid-Lowering Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Cancer Death
Adherence inversely linked to mortality related to breast cancer, CRC, melanoma in women
Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure
Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt
Interval Breast Cancers Tied to Worse Outcomes
Risk for breast cancer death more than threefold higher for interval versus screen-detected cancer
Proactive Interventions Cut Spending for Children With Asthma
Reductions in utilization varied by state and intervention
Corticosteroid Exposure Affects Bone Health in Asthma Patients
Oral, inhaled corticosteroid use linked to increased risk for osteoporosis, fragility fractures
