The Interaction of Racial-Ethnic and Economic Concentration and its Association with Premature Mortality in U.S. Neighborhoods.

Recent research shows a significant link between race-ethnicity and income concentration and premature death rates in the U.S. However, most studies focus on Black-White residential concentration, overlooking racial-ethnic diversity.

Simulations of Overhead Irrigation in a Greenhouse Setting Reveal the Potential for Splash Dispersal of Microconidia.

Management of Fusarium wilt of Watermelon, caused by the fungus f. sp. , or Fon, requires pathogen monitoring in watermelon production systems.

Is the use of abduction pillows crucial for post-operative rehabilitation following reverse total shoulder arthroplasty?

Background: Surgeons often use abduction pillows after reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), but evidence for their benefits is limited. This study compares outcomes for patients using a sling with or without an abduction pillow post-operatively.

Methods: A retrospective review was conducted on patients undergoing primary rTSA.

US Real-World Effectiveness Study of Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir in Preventing Hospitalization of High-Risk COVID-19 Patients.

Purpose: We describe nirmatrelvir/ritonavir (NMV/r) effectiveness in preventing hospitalization among COVID-19 patients at high risk of severe disease.

Methods: An ongoing US population-based observational cohort study with retrospective and prospective collection of national electronic healthcare data collected from the US Optum® deidentified COVID-19 Electronic Health Record dataset during December 22, 2021-July 20, 2022. Participants were ≥12 years old; had a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, COVID-19 diagnosis, or NMV/r prescription; and were at high risk of severe COVID-19 based on demographic/clinical characteristics.

Understanding characteristics of internal medicine residents matching into pulmonary critical care medicine fellowships.

Background: Internal medicine (IM) residents face significant challenges when pursing subspecialty fellowships. This study determined the factors that differentiate IM residents entering pulmonary and critical care medicine (PCCM) fellowships from those pursuing other careers.

Methods: We completed a retrospective study of 12 classes of IM residents at a single institution completing residency between 2010 and 2021.