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Concerns Raised About COVID-19 Chronic Olfactory Dysfunction

Research needed on how to treat olfactory dysfunction lasting six months or longer as a symptom of long-term COVID-19.

Higher Habitual Coffee Intake May Slow Cognitive Decline

Higher baseline coffee consumption also linked to slower Aβ-amyloid accumulation during a 126-month study period as shown on brain MRI scans.

Black, Hispanic Individuals Still Underrepresented in Cancer Clinical Trials

Odds of participation up for Blacks, Hispanics in breast, lung, prostate cancer trials in 2015 to 2019 compared with 2000 to 2004.

Use of Technology Assistance Rising for Total Knee Arthroplasties

Odds of complications at 90 days requiring readmission lower with computer-assisted navigation, robotic-assistance TKAs.

Structured Exercise Aids Recovery From Breast Cancer Surgery

U.K. study shows upper-limb disability at one year reduced with exercise versus usual care after nonreconstructive breast cancer surgery.

Non-Invasive Imaging Software Preferable to Invasive Coronary Angiography

Researchers were able to determine the clinical and cost effectiveness of using 2 types of noninvasive imaging software as alternatives to invasive coronary angiography.

Medical Jargon Frequently Used in Patient Communications

A team of researchers affiliated with the University of Central Florida in Orlando listened to audio recordings of patient encounters and found that less than half of all jargon terms were explained.

Economic Impacts of Obesity Substantial Across Countries

Estimated costs comparable to 1.8 percent of GDP across eight countries in 2019; economic impact projected to increase to 3.6 percent by 2060.

Patient Economic Burden for Cancer Care $21.1 Billon in 2019

Annualized net out-of-pocket costs were highest in the initial and end-of-life phases, lowest in continuing care phase.

Insulin Rx Fills Down During the Pandemic

Findings significant for adults, but not pediatric subgroups.