Nearly Half of U.S. COVID-19 Cases Now Caused by JN.1 Variant
The speed at which the JN.1 variant has spread this month suggests it may spread more easily and be better at evading immune system
Hispanic, Indigenous Americans Undercaptured in National Cancer Database
Representation of Hispanic, American Indian or Alaska Native individuals with breast, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer improved over time
Private Equity Acquisition of Hospitals May Increase Adverse Events
Medicare beneficiaries admitted to private equity hospitals experienced increase in hospital-acquired conditions
More Than Half of U.S. Medical Interns Experience Sexual Harassment
Variation seen by institution and specialty training
SARS-CoV-2 Rebound Rate Similar With, Without Oral Antivirals
Second study shows similar rates of SARS-CoV-2 RNA shedding and viral rebound for those receiving nirmatrelvir/ritonavir or placebo
Daily Toothbrushing Cuts Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
Findings particularly strong among patients undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation
Air Pollution Tied to Multimorbidity Status, Severity
Higher exposures to particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide associated with multimorbidity status in dose-dependent manner
Many U.S. Nursing Home Residents Have Not Been Vaccinated for Flu, COVID-19, or RSV...
Second study shows that 42.2 and 18.3 percent of individuals aged 18 years and older reported receiving flu, updated COVID-19 shots
Burnout, Lack of Fulfillment Linked to Physician Intention to Leave
Inverse associations with intention to leave seen for increases in supportive leadership behavior, peer support, perceived gratitude
Nitrate-Enriched Beetroot Juice Produces Reduction in Systolic BP in COPD
Active treatment lowered SBP, improved 6-minute walk test, improved measures of endothelial function
