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Does Vitamin D2 or D3 Benefit or Damage Muscles?

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Many observational studies in medical literature support the overall benefits of vitamin D supplementation. However, whether this is actually true is the subject of a renewed debate, particularly in muscle health.

Women Working as Family Doctors Report High Career Satisfaction Overall

Women are less satisfied with certain aspects of their career, including pay, personal time, administrative tasks

Does Quinine Potentiate Antimicrobial Blue Light Therapy in Patients With Cutaneous Mold Infection?

By

Estie Mermelstein, MSN, FNP-BC

Investigators conducted a study to determine the effects of quinine hydrochloride in combination with antimicrobial blue light therapy in patients with cutaneous mold infection.

Patients Prefer Same-Sex Endoscopy Team Members Over Endoscopists Themselves

By

Colby Stong

Investigators assessed sex preferences for endoscopists and endoscopy team members across patients of different ages and geographic areas.

60 Percent of Americans Will Delay or Skip Flu Shot This Year

Experts are warning that the upcoming flu season could be severe as social distancing measures are relaxed across the United States, but a new survey shows that six in 10 Americans may delay or skip a flu shot.`

Prevalence of Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 16.6 Percent in 2018

Prevalence was higher for men than women, increased with income, and varied from 10.5 percent in Utah to 25.8 percent in Wisconsin.

Assessment of Antispasmodics Available in North America for the Treatment of Chronic Abdominal Pain

By

Vincent Soreca

Researchers reviewed and summarized the safety and efficacy of individual antispasmodics available in North America for the treatment of chronic abdominal pain.

Biden Administration to Invest $100 Million to Ease Health Care Worker Shortage

Funding will be invested in program that helps find primary care doctors for communities struggling to recruit and keep them

FDA Reduces Recommended Salt Levels in Americans’ Food

The new, voluntary guideline aims to reduce average sodium intake from 3,400 to 3,000 mg per day in the next 2.5 years.

Baby Cereal Sold at Walmart Recalled for Elevated Levels of Arsenic

Maple Island Inc. announced Friday that it has recalled three lots of Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal because of elevated levels of arsenic in the products.

REGEN-COV Reduces Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization, Death

Among outpatients with COVID-19 at high risk, risk for hospitalization, death reduced with monoclonal antibody combo versus placebo.

Exercise May Improve Child Mental Health During Pandemic

In addition, more screen time associated with higher total mental health-related difficulties for younger and older children.

Effects of Ritonavir-Boosted Darunavir vs Doravirine in Patients With HIV Infection

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study that compared virologic suppression, lipid control, and safety profiles of patients with HIV infection who switch from ritonavir-boosted darunavir to doravirine (DOR) therapy vs those who continued DOR therapy.

Pharmacokinetics of a Long-Acting Monthly Injection of Rilpivirine in Patients With HIV Infection

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to assess the pharmacokinetics of a long-acting formulation of rilpivirine for the treatment of patients with HIV infection.

COVID-19 Pandemic Has Altered the Perception of Mask-Wearing Faces

By

Emily Pond

Investigators assessed the impact of mask wearing on perception of health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AMA Urges Action, Saying Drug Epidemic Heading in Wrong Direction

In policy recommendations, AMA calls for removal of barriers to evidence-based care.

Adjudicated UDTs Provide Actionable Data for Identifying Prescription Misuse in Chronic Pain

By

Lauren Biscaldi

The utility of urine drug tests for identifying potential opioid prescription misuse was examined in this study.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Nucleic Acid-Based Testing for HIV Infection Among Infants, Children

By

Jessica Nye, PhD

Researchers conducted a study to determine the diagnostic accuracy of point-of-care nucleic acid-based tests for detecting HIV-1/HIV-2 infection in infants and children aged 18 months and younger.

Perceived COVID-19 Risk and Shielding Behaviors Among Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis During the Pandemic

By

Emily Pond

Researchers assessed perceived COVID-19 risk for infections and outcomes, as well as shielding practices, among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) during the pandemic.

Emergency Help for Suicide-Related Issues Up During Pandemic for Some Youth

Rates higher for female youth, those with no psychiatric history, and individuals with existing psychiatric diagnoses at time of encounter.