Thousands of Heat-Related Deaths Occur Each Year in the U.S.
Deaths attributable to heat varies geographically, and include deaths due to moderate heat
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Neurological Symptoms Described in Children With COVID-19
Neurological symptoms involve central, peripheral nervous system; splenial changes ID'd on imaging
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Evidence Poor for Accuracy of Serological Tests for COVID-19
Evidence for diagnostic accuracy of serological tests characterized by high risks of bias, heterogeneity
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Mortality Risk Down With Meeting Recommended Exercise Levels
Larger survival benefits seen for those who engaged in both muscle strengthening, aerobic activity
Thursday, July 2, 2020
COVID-19-Related Death Count Likely Higher Than Official Tallies
Researchers estimate an excess of U.S. deaths 28 percent higher than official COVID-19 death counts
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Post-Vaxx Febrile Seizures Not Linked to Child Development Outcomes
Risk of developmental, behavioral problems not up in young children with febrile seizures after vaccination
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Promising Results for Experimental COVID-19 Vaccine in Early Testing
Preliminary findings show that 45 study volunteers who received either a low or medium dose had immune response
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
U.S. Grab of Only COVID-19 Treatment Outrages Health Experts
Behavior sets a dangerous precedent for attempts to share scarce treatments during the pandemic, experts warn
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Multiple Healthy Eating Patterns May Be Able to Lower CVD Risk
Findings seen for four different healthy eating patterns with 30+ years of follow-up
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Elastomeric Mask Program Saves Money
Program eliminated reliance on disposable N95s, enabled normal operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Some Kidney Disease-Related Terms Cause Patient Distress
Some language used to describe kidney health may distress patients and impair decision making
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Social Vulnerability Linked to COVID-19 Diagnosis, Death
Risks increased 4.94- and 4.74-fold when considering only minority status and language domain of SVI
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Model Estimates Herd Immunity Threshold for COVID-19
New model suggests lower herd immunity level than classical model based on homogenous immunization
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
FBI Warns of Scammers Selling Fake COVID-19 Antibody Tests
Consumers can protect themselves by checking FDA website for a list of approved antibody tests, testing companies
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
U.S. Could See 100,000 New Cases of COVID-19 Each Day, Fauci Says
Fauci and other health officials also testified before U.S. Senate about the need to build up confidence in vaccination
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
ID, Isolation of SARS-CoV-2 Vital in Correctional Facilities
Serial testing is key; 25 percent of cases identified among those who had previously tested negative
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Mild Fever, Little Respiratory Illness Seen With COVID-19-Positive Infants
Of 18 COVID-19-positive infants less than 90 days old, none required intensive care
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Latinos Have High Rate of Positivity for SARS-CoV-2
Rate of positivity 42.6 percent, compared with 8.8 percent for whites and 17.6 percent for blacks
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
COVID-19 Drug Remdesivir Could Cost Up to $3,120 Per Patient
In the U.S., government programs, additional Gilead assistance should mean all patients have access to the drug
Monday, June 29, 2020
Intestinal Illness Spurs Recall of Bagged Salads Sold at Walmart, Aldi
More than 200 people have contracted cyclosporiasis; 23 people have been hospitalized
Monday, June 29, 2020
Many Practice Unsafe Household Cleaning Against COVID-19
Warnings needed for prep of disinfectant solutions, use of bleach on food, applying cleaning products to skin
Monday, June 29, 2020
CDC: U.S. COVID-19 Rates Much Higher Than Reported
As of April 1, NYC had reported 53,800 cases, but actual number of infections was 12 times higher
Monday, June 29, 2020
Large Losses Anticipated for Primary Care Practices in 2020
Loss of gross revenue over 2020 due to COVID-19 estimated at $67,774 per full-time physician
Monday, June 29, 2020
Government E-Cigarette Restrictions on Marketing Lower Use
Findings among repeated surveys of 16 to 19-year-olds in Canada
Monday, June 29, 2020
NY Health Care Workers Report Distress Related to COVID-19 Care
Higher percentage of nurses/advanced practice providers screened positive versus attending physicians
Monday, June 29, 2020
Antibody Tests ID COVID-19 Two to Three Weeks After Symptoms
After onset of symptoms, sensitivity is low in first week, increases in second week, peaks in third week
Monday, June 29, 2020
Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19 in Children Identified
8 percent of children need ICU admission; risk up with age <1 month, male sex, pre-existing conditions
Monday, June 29, 2020
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act
Oral arguments in the ACA case are scheduled for the Supreme Court's next term
Friday, June 26, 2020
Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Friday, June 26, 2020
Older Age, Obesity, Disability Tied to Severe COVID-19 in MS
Proportion of patients with severe COVID-19 higher among those not receiving disease-modifying therapy
Friday, June 26, 2020
U.S. Has Second Day of Record Rise in COVID-19 Cases; Young People Fueling Trend
In Florida, the median age of residents testing positive for the virus has dropped to 35, down from 65 in March
Friday, June 26, 2020
Black Americans More Likely to Know Someone Who Has Died of COVID-19
Poll's findings highlight significant racial differences in how Americans are being affected by the pandemic
Friday, June 26, 2020
CDC Updates List of Who Is at Highest Risk for COVID-19
Agency now says risk among adults increases steadily with age, and is not limited to those over 65
Friday, June 26, 2020
ED Visits for Childhood Asthma Down During Pandemic
Similar pattern observed for all levels of asthma triage acuity
Friday, June 26, 2020
Neonatal COVID-19 Uncommon, Not Linked to Mode of Delivery
Risk of transmission from mother to child is not increased with vaginal delivery or breastfeeding
Friday, June 26, 2020
Genomewide Level Associations Identified for Severe COVID-19
Association signal spanning several genes ID'd at 3p21.31; signal at 9q34.2 coincides with ABO locus
Friday, June 26, 2020
Heart Failure Ups Risk of Death in Patients With New T2DM
Five-year risk ratio of death linked to heart failure three times higher at five years after T2DM diagnosis
Friday, June 26, 2020
Colchicine May Improve Time to Clinical Deterioration in COVID-19
Significant improvement seen in time to clinical deterioration for hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Friday, June 26, 2020
Risk for Hospitalization Up for Pregnant Women With COVID-19
Pregnant women with COVID-19 more likely to be admitted to ICU, receive mechanical ventilation
Thursday, June 25, 2020
CDC: HIV Testing Occurs at <1 Percent of Physician Visits
Tests performed at 2.65 percent of community health clinic visits, 0.55 percent of ED visits
Thursday, June 25, 2020
CDC: U.S. Salmonella Cases Linked to Backyard Poultry Reach 465
There have been 86 hospitalizations; one death has been reported
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Texas Pauses Reopening as COVID-19 Cases Rise
Currently, state has more than 4,300 hospitalized COVID-19 patients
Thursday, June 25, 2020
U.S. Burden of Skin and Subcutaneous Diseases Increasing
Increases seen across all 50 states, with geographic variation in percentage
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Model May Help Predict Risk for Testing Positive for COVID-19
Risk reduced with pneumococcal polysaccharide, flu vaccine; melatonin, paroxetine, or carvedilol use
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Sex, Ethnic Differential Patterns of COVID-19 Unexplained
Increase in COVID-19 for men, BAME not due to cardiometabolic, sociodemographic, behavioral factors
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Experts Weigh in on Pace of Reopening, Preventive Measures
Marjorie Jenkins, M.D., and Thomas Giordano, M.D., talk with HD Live! about waning social distancing measures, rising infection rates in the youth population
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salad Mixes
19 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
J&J Ordered to Pay $2.1 Billion in Talcum Product Lawsuit
Decision reduced by more than half the record award of $4.7 billion made to the women in July 2018
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Sanofi Speeds COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
Company says it may be able to get a vaccine approved by regulators as early as the first half of 2021
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Older Age, Black Race, Diabetes Up Hospitalization in COVID-19
Other characteristics independently associated with hospitalization include male sex, smoking, obesity
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
ED Use Down for MI, Stroke, Hyperglycemic Crisis in COVID-19
Drop in visits seen in the 10-week period following declaration of COVID-19 as national emergency
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
CDC: 10.7 Percent of U.S. Adults Used Rx Pain Meds in 2015 to 2018
No change found in use of prescription opioids from 2009-2010 to 2017-2018, but increase seen in nonopioid meds
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Quality of Life Worse for Cancer Patients During COVID-19
Quality of life significantly lower than reference group; symptom scales worse, including insomnia
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Huge Saharan Dust Plume Will Affect Americans' Health
Expected this week, the cloud of dust is especially large and has already hit the Caribbean
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Black, Hispanic Medicare Patients Much More Likely to Be Hospitalized With COVID-19
And, risk for hospitalization for COVID-19 highest among Medicare recipients with advanced kidney disease
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
COVID-19 Vaccine May Be Available by Late 2020, Early 2021: Fauci
Fauci cautiously optimistic about a vaccine being available in 2020-2021 time frame
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalization Up With Prednisone in Rheumatic Disease
No correlation seen for DMARD alone or in combination with biologics, Janus Kinase inhibitors, NSAIDs
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Small Increase Seen in Risk for Subdeltoid Bursitis With Flu Shot
Attributable risk was 7.78 additional cases of subdeltoid bursitis per million persons vaccinated
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
USPSTF Advises Hypertension Screening for All Adults
Blood pressure should be measured outside clinical setting to confirm diagnosis before treatment
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Physical Activity Helps Avert Premature Mortality Worldwide
Median prevented fraction for premature mortality is 15.0 percent for the population globally
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
More Sedentary Time Tied to Higher Risk for Cancer Mortality
Replacing sedentary time with 30 minutes of light or moderate physical activity cuts risk
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Asthma Seems Not to Be Linked to COVID-19 Hospitalization
No increased risk seen for hospitalization with ongoing use of inhaled corticosteroids
Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Children's Robitussin Honey Cough and Chest Congestion DM Recalled
Dosing cups missing some graduation markings
Monday, June 22, 2020
Safety Climate Perceptions Linked to Health Provider Stress
Nurses have poorest safety perceptions, lowest job satisfaction, and highest reported stress
Monday, June 22, 2020
Costs for COVID-19 High With Consumer-Directed Health Plans
Out-of-pocket costs high for consumer-directed health plan enrollees, especially younger individuals
Monday, June 22, 2020
Many U.S. Counties Lack Infectious Disease Specialists
Among 785 counties with highest quartile of COVID-19 burden, 66.4 percent have no ID physicians
Monday, June 22, 2020
Depression, Anxiety Up for New Moms During COVID-19
Scores for both depression, anxiety significantly lower for women engaging in physical activity
Monday, June 22, 2020
Transmissibility of SARS-CoV-2 High Within Households
No significant difference in infectivity seen for incubation period versus symptomatic period
Monday, June 22, 2020
Smoking Cessation Messages Focusing on Child Most Important
Parent smokers highly rank messages with outcomes focused on respiratory, general health, cancer
Monday, June 22, 2020
Taste, Smell Dysfunction With COVID-19 Can Be Severe
Reduced taste and/or smell without severe nasal obstruction may be early sign of COVID-19 infection
Monday, June 22, 2020
Adult T2DM Susceptibility May Be Identifiable in Children
Subtle differences in metabolic features of young people seen from 8 to 25 years of age
Monday, June 22, 2020
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Will Generate Health Gains
Volume tax would prevent 850,000 CVD and 269,000 diabetes cases, save $53.2 billion in net costs
Monday, June 22, 2020
American Diabetes Association, June 12-16
Friday, June 19, 2020
Poll: Parents Most Concerned About Diseases From Tick Bites
Poll finds parents may be uncertain as to what type of bug repellent is best
Friday, June 19, 2020
Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Friday, June 19, 2020
Stay-at-Home Orders Tied to Slowing of COVID-19 Hospitalizations
12 days after stay-at-home orders started, hospitalization growth began to deviate from projected numbers
Friday, June 19, 2020
Scientists Say Journal Should Retract Mask Study
Study, published June 11, claims wearing a mask 'significantly reduces the number of infections' with the new coronavirus
Friday, June 19, 2020
Early Data Show No Protest-Related Increases in COVID-19 Infections
Use of masks and the fact that protests are outdoors may have helped
Friday, June 19, 2020
Heart Transplant Patients May Have Higher COVID-19 Mortality
However, presenting symptoms similar to those seen in the general population
Friday, June 19, 2020
22 Percent Worldwide at Increased Risk for Severe COVID-19
Those at increased risk ranged from <5 percent of those <20 years to >66 percent for those ≥70 years
Friday, June 19, 2020
Prone Position Ups Oxygenation in Patients With Severe COVID-19
Patients with SpO2 ≥95 percent after one hour of prone position had lower rates of intubation
Friday, June 19, 2020
Isolation, Contact Tracing Combo Can Cut COVID-19 Transmission
64 percent drop seen in transmission for self-isolation, household quarantine plus manual contact tracing
Friday, June 19, 2020
Nine Texas Mayors Ask Governor for Power to Mandate Face Masks
Growing number of studies show face masks reduce the spread of the new coronavirus
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Sociodemographic Gaps Found in COVID-19 Incidence, Knowledge
Knowledge of fomite spread lower among African-Americans, Hispanics, those younger than 30
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Hyperglycemia Common in T1DM Patients With COVID-19
Most prevalent adverse outcome in those with type 1 diabetes and COVID-19 was diabetic ketoacidosis
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Clinical, Epidemiological Features of Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 ID'd
Cough and fever most common initial symptoms; patchy lesions in lobules seen on chest CT in most patients
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Survival Without Major Morbidity Up for Very Low Birth Weight
From 2008 to 2017, consistent increase observed in survival without major morbidity
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Face-Mask Use May Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Daily COVID-19 growth rate significantly decreased after face-mask use mandated in public
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Healthy Lifestyle May Lower Risk for Alzheimer Dementia
Risk down by 37, 60 percent for two to three, four to five versus zero to one healthy lifestyle factors
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Record-High Spikes in COVID-19 Cases Seen in Arizona, Florida, Texas
Why numbers are rising has become a point of argument between politicians and scientists
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
U.S. Insurers Should Not Charge Copays for COVID-19 Vaccine
Government has been in discussions with insurers about covering COVID-19 vaccination at no cost to patients
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Changes Proposed for Newborn Congenital Heart Disease Screen
Oxygen saturation of at least 95 percent in both upper, lower extremities required to pass
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Strong Support Found for Protective Practices Related to COVID-19
Most adults in N.Y.C., L.A., and across the U.S. support stay-at-home orders, closure of nonessential business
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Hormone Therapies Tied to Brain Changes in Menopausal Women
Circulating levels of pituitary-ovarian hormones linked to changes in WMH in menopausal women
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Globally, ~11 Percent of Children Live With One of Four Disabilities
11.2 percent of children estimated to have epilepsy, intellectual disability, vision or hearing loss in 2017
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Antibiotic Prescribing High in Low-, Middle-Income Countries
Proportion of patients with inappropriate prescriptions ranged from 8 to 100 percent
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
CVD, Non-CVD Mortality Increased With Azithromycin Use
Cardiovascular death risk increased within five days of azithromycin exposure, but not at six to 10 days
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Proactive Monitoring Program Beneficial for COVID-19 Home Care
Total of 6,853 patients monitored as of May 21, 2020; average of nine patients/day sent to ED
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Risk for COVID-19 Reinfection Remains Unknown
Jeffrey Shaman, Ph.D., of Climate and Health Program at Columbia University, spoke with HD Live! about COVID-19 reinfection risk
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
CDC: Cumulative Incidence of COVID-19 403.6 Per 100,000 in U.S.
Hospitalization and mortality six times, 12 times higher for patients reporting an underlying condition
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Stressful Life Events May Up CHD Risk in Type 2 Diabetes
Findings for coronary heart disease risk seen in large study of postmenopausal women with T2DM
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Correlates of COVID-19 ID'd on American Indian Reservations
Rate of cases higher on American Indian reservations with larger proportion of homes lacking plumbing
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Self-Collected Nasal Swabs Acceptable for SARS-CoV-2 Testing
Diagnostic equivalence seen across patient-collected nasal swabs, doctor-collected nasal, oropharyngeal swabs
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Face Masks Most Effective Means to Avert COVID-19 Transmission
Airborne transmission is dominant route for spread; masks are determinant for shaping pandemic trend
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Steroid May Reduce COVID-19 Death Risk by Up to One-Third
Dexamethasone appears promising for patients with severe illness
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Rising in Many States as Reopening Continues
25,000 complaints filed against businesses in Manhattan and elsewhere for violating reopening plan
Monday, June 15, 2020
Black Americans Much More Likely to Have Lost Loved Ones to COVID-19
11 percent of black adults say someone close to them has died; rates are 5 percent among Americans overall
Monday, June 15, 2020
Nearly 43,000 Pounds of Ground Beef Products Recalled
Products sold across the United States under the labels Marketside Butcher and Thomas Farms
Monday, June 15, 2020
Blood Donors Will Get Results of Coronavirus Antibody Test, Red Cross Says
Positive test result does not confirm immunity to the virus, and test is not meant to diagnose illness
Monday, June 15, 2020
FDA Pulls Emergency Approval of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
Agency now says the drugs should not be used outside of clinical trials
Monday, June 15, 2020
More Than One in Four Parents Hesitant About Flu Vaccine
Seventy and 26 percent strongly agree that routine and flu vaccines are effective, respectively
Monday, June 15, 2020
Nonpharmaceutical Interventions Slow COVID-19 Growth
Interventions achieved beneficial outcomes in global study in six countries and in Europe-wide study
Monday, June 15, 2020
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Not Uncommon With COVID-19
Viral shedding in feces raises concerns for possible fecal-oral route of transmission
Monday, June 15, 2020
Pediatric COVID-19 Symptoms Differ From Those Seen in Adults
Fever and respiratory symptoms common but not considered a hallmark of the disease in children
Monday, June 15, 2020
Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Friday, June 12, 2020
Stay-at-Home Orders Challenging Obese Patients
Survey respondents report difficulty in achieving weight loss goals, deteriorating mental health
Friday, June 12, 2020
Oral Polio Vaccines Might Protect Against New Coronavirus
Since poliovirus and coronavirus are positive-strand RNA viruses, they may induce common innate immunity mechanisms
Friday, June 12, 2020
Exclusive Breastfeeding May Prevent Weight Gain in At-Risk Children
Exclusive breastfeeding to 5 months counters effect of genetic risk for BMI increase during childhood
Friday, June 12, 2020
Cesarean Delivery Tied to Clinical Deterioration in SARS-CoV-2
Significant association found with clinical deterioration, risk for NICU admission in adjusted analyses
Friday, June 12, 2020
Signs, Symptoms Vary Widely for Children Presenting With PIMS-TS
Pediatric inflammatory multisystem syndrome temporally linked to SARS-CoV-2 is poorly understood
Friday, June 12, 2020
Many of the Initial COVID-19 Treatment Trials Poorly Designed
One-third of trials do not include clinical end points; 97 randomized trials were open-label design
Friday, June 12, 2020
Risk Up for Families After One Sudden Unexpected Infant Death
Infants born after SUDI have rate of 3.93 per 1,000 live births; most have unexplained cause of death
Friday, June 12, 2020
Face-Mask Use by Public Can Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Population-level benefits of face-mask adoption found, even where wearers are placed at increased risk
Thursday, June 11, 2020
COVID-19 Behavior Seems Consistent With Seasonal Virus
Eight cities with substantial community spread located on narrow band, on 30- to 50-degree N corridor
Thursday, June 11, 2020
First Large Clinical Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine in U.S. Could Begin in July
Trial will assess effectiveness of vaccine, include 30,000 volunteers who will receive either vaccine or placebo
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Psychological Distress Up Among U.S. Adults During COVID-19 Pandemic
Young adults, low-income adults, and Hispanic adults have highest prevalence of distress
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Stroke Risk Increased in African Americans Who Smoke Cigarettes
Dose-dependent increase in risk seen with smoking intensity; risk similar for past, never smokers
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Joint Framework Issued to Spur Diabetes Education, Support
Seven diabetes organizations issue guidance for diabetes self-management education and support
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Risk Factors for Suicide ID'd in Health Care Professionals
Asian or Pacific Islander ancestry, job problems, legal problems, physical health problems increase risk
Thursday, June 11, 2020
~18 Million at Increased COVID-19 Risk Underinsured in U.S.
For those at increased risk, higher rates of underinsurance seen with low income, in rural areas, for nonwhites
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Volunteering Linked to Reduced Risk for Mortality in Seniors
Volunteering for ≥100 hours/year also tied to greater physical activity, better psychosocial outcomes
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Worsened ADHD Behaviors Reported for Children During COVID-19
Significant predictors of ADHD behaviors included children's, parents' overall mood, children's study time
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Study Will Assess Drugs Used to Treat Young COVID-19 Patients
Findings will be used to refine drug dosing and improve safety for young patients with COVID-19
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
VA May Not Have Enough PPE for Second COVID-19 Wave
Currently, the VA has about a 30-day supply of masks, gowns, and other protective gear
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Obesity Linked to Greater Severity of Pediatric COVID-19
Obesity is significantly associated with mechanical ventilation in children aged 2 years and older
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Good Outcomes Seen in Hospitalized Pregnant Women With COVID-19
Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 to infants uncommon
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Troponin I Elevation Linked to Death in COVID-19 Patients
Patients with small or greater amounts of myocardial injury had significantly increased risk for death
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
USPSTF Urges Primary Care Docs to Ask Adults About Drug Use
Evidence inadequate to assess benefits and harms of screening for unhealthy drug use in teens
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Nine U.S. States Seeing Spikes in COVID-19 Hospitalizations
Hospitalization data challenge the notion that spike in new cases is solely because of increased testing
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Record-High Numbers of New COVID-19 Cases Seen in 14 States, Puerto Rico
New predictions from the University of Washington show U.S. death toll could now hit 145,000 by August
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
WHO Backpedals on Claim That Asymptomatic Transmission of New Coronavirus Is Rare
Agency states it was a 'misunderstanding' to say that transmission by people without symptoms is rare
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Weaning Occurs Earlier for Infants With In-Hospital Formula Feeding
2.5-fold increased hazard of weaning found after adjustment for medical indicators of supplementation
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Preoperative COVID-19 Incidence <1 Percent in Pediatric Patients
Incidence of COVID-19 among children ranged from 0.22 to 2.65 percent at three U.S. children's hospitals
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Vision, Balance Issues Common With Pediatric Concussions
Visiovestibular clinical assessments often not performed in the emergency department setting
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
WPSI Advises Screening for Anxiety in Women, Teen Girls
Diagnostic accuracy moderate to high for screening for anxiety; CBT and antianxiety meds beneficial
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Diet, Activity Guideline Updated by American Cancer Society
Recommendations include increased physical activity, following a healthy eating pattern throughout life
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Tied to Smoking Relapse
Adults vaping nontobacco flavored versus tobacco flavored e-cigarettes more likely to quit smoking
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
COVID-19 Mortality Rate for Intubated Adults Lower Than Previously Reported
35.7 percent of 165 patients requiring mechanical ventilation died, while overall mortality was 30.9 percent
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
WHO: People Should Wear Masks if Unable to Social Distance
Previously, agency recommended masks be worn only by health care workers, COVID-19 patients, caregivers
Monday, June 8, 2020
Partnership Would Bypass Drug Industry to Sell COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccine could be sold without profits or licensing fees in Britain and low- and middle-income countries
Monday, June 8, 2020
Adverse Childhood Environment Tied to Later Health Problems
Increased risk for all-cause mortality remained significant in fully adjusted model
Monday, June 8, 2020
Jail Cycling Is Significant Predictor of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Jail cycling exceeded race, poverty, public transport use, population density as predictor of variance
Monday, June 8, 2020
Newborn Respiratory Distress Up With Maternal Antidepressant Use
Moderate, high sustained prenatal antidepressant use associated with increased risk for preterm birth
Monday, June 8, 2020
Encounters for Suicidal Ideation in ED Down During 'Stay at Home'
Findings seen in large multicenter system; percentage of alcohol complaints higher among behavioral health visits
Monday, June 8, 2020
Kawasaki-Like Disease More Common in Children of African Ancestry
Kawasaki-like inflammatory syndrome temporally linked to SARS-CoV-2 marked by GI symptoms
Monday, June 8, 2020
Upping High-Quality, Whole-Grain Carbs May Lower Risk for T2DM
Higher intake of low-quality carbohydrates tied to higher T2DM risk only when replacing saturated fat
Monday, June 8, 2020
Nitrous Oxide Safe, Effective for Pain Relief During Labor
Predictors identified for conversion from inhaled N2O to neuraxial analgesia
Friday, June 5, 2020
Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Friday, June 5, 2020
NIH Head Fears Some Will Bypass a COVID-19 Vaccine
Name of campaign -- 'Operation Warp Speed' -- does not mean corners will be cut on safety
Friday, June 5, 2020
Some COVID-19 Outpatients Say Famotidine Eased Symptoms
Ten nonhospitalized patients who took famotidine reported some relief of COVID-19 symptoms
Friday, June 5, 2020
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