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IDSA: Long-Term Follow-Up Reported for Early Initiation of ART in HIV
Excess risk for AIDS, serious non-AIDS conditions, death for those deferring treatment reduced soon after initiation of ART
Diverticulitis Case Severity Increased Early in Pandemic
Patients were sicker upon presentation, had longer surgeries and more complications
ACS: Livers Have Potential to Function for >100 Years
None of the grafts with a cumulative age of 100 years were lost to primary nonfunction or to vascular/biliary complications
Pulse CO Oximeters Not Accurate for Assessing Blood Carboxyhemoglobin
With pooled sensitivity of 0.77, false-negative rate with pulse CO oximeters too high for evaluating individuals suspected of having CO poisoning
Early-Onset Diabetes Tied to Earlier Age of Menopause
Early age of diagnosis for type 1 diabetes (younger than 30 years), type 2 diabetes (30 to 39 years) linked to earlier menopause
AAP: 2011 to 2020 Saw Rise in Pediatric E-Scooter Injuries
Severity of injuries, measured by hospital admissions also increasing
AAP: Children’s Body Mass Index Rose During Pandemic
Girls experienced more significant BMI increases than boys
Night Sweats, Hot Flashes Tied to Depression in Middle-Aged Women
However, only night sweats appear to be associated with stress scores
History of Migraine Tied to Poor Sleep in Women
Other factors, such as BMI, anxiety, depression, and severity of hot flashes may explain the association in perimenopausal women
Diet Modification May Provide Menstrual Pain Relief
Review finds that cutting omega-6 fatty acids that promote inflammation may be one promising strategy
