Roman noblewoman’s tomb reveals secrets of ancient concrete resilience: Study shows how changing chemistry in Roman mortar strengthens the tomb over time
Over time, concrete cracks and crumbles. Well, most concrete cracks and crumbles. Structures built in ancient Rome are still standing, exhibiting remarkable durability despite conditions that would devastate modern concrete. One of these structures is the large cylindrical tomb of first-century noblewoman Caecilia Metella. New research shows that the quality of the concrete of her […]
COVID Risk in T1D; Lilly to Drop Some Insulin Prices; New ADA/EASD T1D Guideline
Adults over age 40 with type 1 diabetes (T1D) faced more severe COVID-19 outcomes, including a higher risk of hospitalization and death, compared with children and young adults with the condition. “These findings indicate the need for age-tailored treatments, immunization, and clinical management of individuals affected by type 1 diabetes and COVID-19,” said the study’s […]
School Mask, Vaccine Mandates Take Center Stage at Senate Hearing
Senators sparred over school mask mandates and whether the federal government can and should mandate COVID vaccines for eligible kids during a Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing on Thursday. While new CDC data showed that schools without mask mandates were 3.5 times more likely to have a COVID-19 outbreak, some governors and […]
Older age, chronic co-morbidities associated with more severe COVID disease in children
Over the course of the pandemic, researchers nationwide noticed differences in COVID-19 disease between children and adults. While risk factors for hospitalization and poor outcomes are well documented in adults, less is known about the clinical factors associated with COVID disease severity in children. In an effort to aid mitigation strategies for children who are […]
I Was A Gay Boy Who Tried To Kill Myself. Now I Know It Wasn’t My Fault.
I was 10 years old when I first attempted suicide. Thankfully, I did not succeed. But over the years that followed, I would try to end my life at least a half dozen more times. I wasn’t alone. Recent findings from the Trevor Project show that 42% of LGBTQ+ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in […]
Study finds body mass index for children greatest in Midwest, least in West
A study examining the body mass index (BMI) of over 14,000 children from birth to age 15 shows those in the Midwest have the highest BMI levels while kids in the West have the lowest, suggesting regional influences may play a role in the development of childhood obesity. The study, published today in the journal […]
Yup, End-Of-Summer Tantrum Season Is Here, And It’s No Fun
For so many kids, summer really is bliss. There’s the initial joy of school being over that soon gives way to sunshine-filled days, later bedtimes, and generally loosened-up routines. But as summer slips away, things tend to go south. Kids who just a month or two ago couldn’t believe how lucky they were to spend […]
Your Thrilling Case May Be Your Patient’s Worst Nightmare
It’s been over 25 years, but I still remember my first clinical rotation as a third-year medical student: ob/gyn. It was so refreshing to finally take care of patients, to be in a hospital, and to see the things we learned in the classroom translated into clinical care. I’ll never forget a case from that […]
Surveillance for Prostate Cancer Is on the Rise — Do Men Stick It Out?
While the uptake of active surveillance (AS) for low-risk prostate cancer has increased over time, about half of patients eventually discontinue this strategy, according to an observational Canadian population-based study. The use of AS increased from 38% in 2008 to 69% in 2014; however, over this study period, 50.8% of patients discontinued AS and proceeded […]
Online Sleuths Identify Second Jan. 6 Rioter Seen Battling DC Cop Who Died By Suicide
The meeting, like many in the coronavirus era, took place over Zoom. In one panel: the widow of a D.C. Metropolitan Police officer who died by suicide just nine days after he was attacked by rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, in hopes of overturning the 2020 election and keeping Donald Trump […]