Early Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis May Slow Heart Disease
RA treatment response does not appear to impact improvement in vascular stiffness
New COVID-19 Test Provides Results in 15 Minutes
Test correctly diagnoses infection 90 percent of the time and a negative result 100 percent of the time
Clinical Trial of AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine Paused After Illness
Company investigating whether the illness may be a side effect of the vaccine
Respiratory, Lung Cancer Death Up Even With Low-Intensity Smoking
Risks for respiratory and lung cancer mortality increased for those smoking <10 cigarettes per day
Drug Companies Say Ethical, Scientific Standards Will Be Followed in Making COVID-19 Vaccines
The pledge issued Tuesday is meant to increase public confidence in any approved vaccines
Medical Marijuana Tied to Fewer Admissions in Sickle Cell Disease
But no change in opioid use observed for those receiving medical marijuana certification
Almost 1 in 100 May Die From Firearms, Overdose, or Motor Vehicle Accident
Variance in lifetime risk seen across demographic subpopulations and states
High Coronary Artery Calcium + Diabetes Even Riskier for Women
In adults with diabetes, high CAC score predicts CVD, total mortality more strongly in women than in men
Seizures During Menstrual Cycle Tied to Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
History of a psychiatric condition, seizure types also linked to drug resistance
Four Studies Indicate Benefits of Steroids for COVID-19
Three randomized trials and a meta-analysis show benefits for critically ill patients, severe COVID-19
