U.S. Deaths Up 20 Percent From March Through July 2020
The United States has had high COVID-19-associated mortality compared with other countries
AACR Reports Racial-, Ethnicity-Based Cancer Health Disparities
Despite progress, African Americans continue to have highest overall cancer death rate in the U.S.
Second COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Paused for Unexplained Illness
Johnson & Johnson stopped its COVID-19 vaccine trial, which began phase 3 testing last month
ACA Lowered Out-of-Pocket Costs for Low-Income Families
High-income families saw smaller financial benefit from ACA policies than low-, middle-income families
Relationship Explored Between Physical Activity and Lymphoma
Dose-response analysis showed protective effect with 1 percent risk reduction per three MET hours/week
One Size May Not Fit All for Postoperative Opioid Prescribing
Guidelines reduce postoperative opioid prescribing but may result in inadequate pain control for some
More Than Half of Cancer Patients Willing to Enroll in Clinical Trials
Participation rates similar for Black and White patients, treatment and cancer control trials
Survey: About 3 in 4 U.S. Adults Likely to Get Flu Shot This Season
One-third report they are more likely to get a flu shot this year than previously
Reproductive Factors Linked to Cardiovascular Disease in Women
For composite CVD, twofold link seen for preeclampsia, stillbirth, preterm birth; risk lower with longer breastfeeding
Type of Anesthesia Not Linked to Dementia Risk in Older Adults
Dementia risk did not differ by general, regional anesthesia in seniors undergoing elective surgery
