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    WHO Issues Guidance on Prevention of COVID-19 at LTCFs

    More Than One in Four Parents Hesitant About Flu Vaccine

    CDC: Overall Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 32.4 Percent

    August 2020 Briefing – Pathology

    Clinical Tool Rapidly Assesses Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

    Hostility Predicts Mortality in Acute Coronary Syndrome

    Many With Peanut Allergies Unnecessarily Avoid Tree Nuts

    Timing of Medicare Loss Linked to Kidney Transplant Outcomes

    CDC: Mortality Rates Continue to Decrease for Hispanic Adults

    One-Third of Physicians Will Take 10+ Years to Pay Off Debt

    BP, Waist Circumference, Lipids Should Be Measured Regularly

    Racial/Ethnic Disparities Seen in PrEP Awareness, Discussions

    Retinal Microvascular Changes Identified in Alzheimer Disease

    With Many States Reopening, COVID-19 Testing Levels Still Too Low

    Anxiety, Depression More Likely for Adults With Atopic Dermatitis

    Object-Related Aspiration Deaths Decreased Among Children

    2005-2016 Saw No Improvement in Diabetes Care Cascade

    Digestive Disease Week, May 18-21

    Opting for Plant-Based Protein May Lower Mortality Risk

    Satisfaction High With Mohs Surgery for Melanoma In Situ

    Lack of Insurance Tied to Later Stage of Breast Cancer at Diagnosis

    Mortality Risk Down With Meeting Recommended Exercise Levels

    ACA Tied to Narrowing of Disparities in Access to Care

    Improved Oral Hygiene Tied to Lower Risk for Incident Diabetes

    Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact

    Incidence of HTN Disorders of Pregnancy Underestimated

    Endovascular AVF for Dialysis Access Shows High Patency Rate

    ENDO: Sex Hormone Levels Tied to Telomere Length in Older Men

    Risk Up for Families After One Sudden Unexpected Infant Death

    High Clinical Burden Associated With Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

    Receipt of Anticoagulant Rx in ED Linked to Use at Six Months

    Preterm Delivery Ups Risk for Premature Mortality in Mothers

    CHEST: Metoprolol Does Not Cut Time to COPD Exacerbation

    Public Outcomes Reporting Tied to Drop in Valve Replacements

    2011 to 2017 Saw Increase in Binge Drinks Per Binge Drinker

    Cardiovascular Event Risk Up for Spouses of Patients in ICU

    Risk for COVID-19 Hospitalization Follows Usual Pattern in Lupus

    Gout Incidence Down With SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 2 Diabetes

    History of Falls Predicts Future Fractures in Postmenopausal Women

    Patient Behaviors Identified That Impact Weight Regain After RYGB

    Distinct Etiology Found for Colorectal Cancer With Early Onset

    Eating Nuts Tied to Reduced CVD Incidence, Death in T2DM Patients

    High-Deductible Health Plans Affect Care in Bipolar Disorder

    Brain Recovery After Concussion Lags Symptom Resolution

    Computer-Based Training Studied in Children With Fragile X Syndrome

    Young Child Goes to ED for Medicine Poisoning Every 10 Minutes

    CDC: Recent Decline Seen in High-Grade Cervical Lesions

    Preeclampsia History Increases Risk for End-Stage Kidney Disease

    Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic Explored

    Infant Sleep Problems Affect Mental Health Through Childhood

    Minority of Teens Receive Health Care Transition Planning

    Most Adult-Use Cannabis Customers Use for Pain, Sleep Relief

    Four Trajectories of Peer Victimization ID’d Across Childhood

    FDA Approves First Generic Nasal Spray Against Opioid Overdose

    Experimental Antiviral Drug to Be Tested Against New Coronavirus

    FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products

    Tumor Control Durable With Pembrolizumab in Merkel Cell Cancer

    Cardiac Injury Linked to Increased Mortality in COVID-19

    Weight Loss Tied to Adverse Outcomes in Deceased Donor Kidney Transplant

    Fewer Children Enrolling in Pediatric Cancer Trials

    Three Factors Predict Psych Events With Drugs for Smoking Cessation

    Global Burden of Musculoskeletal Diseases on the Rise

    PDE5i Use Linked to Post-LVAD Right Heart Failure Events

    FDA-Authorized Alpha-Defensin Lateral Flow Test Highly Accurate

    Younger Age at Menopause Tied to Higher Risk for Bladder Cancer

    UEG: Allergy-Related Dz Tied to Irritable Bowel Syndrome at 16

    Morbidity Low With Focal Laser Ablation of Prostate Cancer

    Risk for Cardiovascular Disease Up for Women With PCOS

    April 2019 Briefing – Radiology

    Depression Symptoms Greater in Mothers With Prior Eating Disorders

    11.2 Percent of Pediatric Cancer Patients Positive for SARS-CoV-2

    Enrollment Begins in NIH-Sponsored Trial of Remdesivir for COVID-19 Patients

    Double Lung Transplant Performed for Vaping-Related Illness

    Peanut Patch Linked to Increased Responder Rate in Children

    AHA: Patient CPR Outcomes Similar With COVID-19 Precautions

    October 2019 Briefing – Internal Medicine

    Risk for T2DM Increased With Use of 5α-Reductase Inhibitors

    Virtual Video Visits Liked by Patients, Providers

    Many NPs Unable to Prescribe Meds to Treat Opioid Addiction

    Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients

    BP Measures Progress More Rapidly in Women Than Men

    Postdischarge Fall-Related Injury a Top Readmission Diagnosis

    Life Expectancy Free of Chronic Disease Up With Healthy Lifestyle

    One-Third of Lupus Patients Have Trouble Refilling Hydroxychloroquine

    Prenatal Pesticide Exposure Linked to Increased Risk for Autism

    Ibuprofen Does Not Increase Postpartum Blood Pressure

    Neurologic Complications Seen in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

    Older Adults Experiencing More Loneliness During Pandemic

    Sex, Gender Differences in Psoriasis May Have Clinical Implications

    Antioxidant Supplements Offer No Benefit in Male Infertility

    Obesity in Early Adulthood Tied to Higher Risk for Early Mortality

    Obesity Linked to Greater Severity of Pediatric COVID-19

    Smoking, High Early-Life BMI Projected to Add to MS Burden

    Poll: Parents Most Concerned About Diseases From Tick Bites

    Uptitration of Drugs Varies With Target Dosage in Chronic HF

    Nitrous Oxide Safe, Effective for Pain Relief During Labor

    Risk for Miscarriage Increased With Night Work During Pregnancy

    FDA Chief Threatens to Halt E-Cigarette Sales

    Increased Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Seen in Cancer Patients in Wuhan

    Risk for Repeat Concussion Quantified for Pediatric Patients

    Drop Seen in Preinvasive Cervical Disease With HPV Vaccination

    Brain Iron Concentrations Increased in Alzheimer Disease

    Serious Falls Pose Risk to People Living With HIV

    2010 to 2018 Saw Decrease in Rate of Death for People With HIV

    Sharp Drop in Demand Seen for COVID-19 Tests at Private Labs

    Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos

    Incident CVD Up With Sugary, Artificially Sweetened Drinks

    World’s First Confirmed Case of COVID-19 Reinfection Reported in Hong Kong

    Regular Cannabis Use May Cause Adverse Cardiac Changes

    Addition of Maintenance Olaparib Slows Advanced Ovarian Cancer

    September 2020 Briefing – Surgery

    Extreme High Temps More Than Double Cardiovascular Deaths

    Adjuvanted FLU-v Vaccine Immunogenic in Healthy Adults

    Cognitive Function Does Not Predict Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Outcome

    Cost of Waste in U.S. Health System Estimated

    Machine Learning IDs Risk for Familial Hypercholesterolemia

    Early Use of IL-6 Inhibitors May Improve COVID-19 Outcomes

    Guidance Issued for Prenatal Care in Setting of COVID-19

    Hospital Visitation, Communication Policies Evolving Due to COVID-19

    Time Span of Football Play Not Linked to Concussion Recovery

    Canagliflozin Seems Effective for Patients With T2DM, Kidney Disease

    ASA: Flu-Like Illness Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke

    Cancer Risk Modestly Elevated With Chronic Kidney Disease

    Adding Clinical Variables Aids in Lung Allocation for Transplants

    Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time

    Perceived Risks of E-Cigarettes Vary With Demographics

    ACA Lowered Out-of-Pocket Costs for Low-Income Families

    Asymptomatic Brain Bleeds in Newborns Not Tied to Long-Term Harm

    Expanding Medicaid in Holdout States Could Insure 3.9 Million

    Aspirin May Slow Growth of Multiple Intracranial Aneurysms

    Maternal Lead Exposure Tied to Obesity Risk in Offspring

    CDC: Flu Season May Have Peaked

    Diabetes Increases Risk for Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19

    Program in Peds Rheumatology Clinic Ups Education on Teratogenic Rx

    N.C. Man Dies of Brain-Eating Amoeba After Visiting Water Park

    Pulse Oximetry May Be Overused in Infants With Bronchiolitis

    More Awareness of Choosing Wisely Campaign Needed for Nurses

    Purdue Pharma Tentatively Reaches Settlement in Opioid Lawsuits

    Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Bagged Salad Mixes

    Herd Protection Against Oral HPV Infections Seen Among Men

    Zerbaxa Approved for Hospital-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia

    North Carolina Sues Electronic Cigarette Maker JUUL

    Light, Incremental Physical Activity Can Help Reduce Brain Aging

    Health Worse for Baby Boomer Caregivers Versus Noncaregivers

    High-Dose Erythropoietin No Benefit for Extreme Preemies

    August 2019 Briefing – Pathology

    Alcohol Use Is Less Prevalent in Second, Third Trimesters

    CDC Assesses Burden of Eye Disorders in Adults With Diabetes

    Exercise Can Consistently Lower Blood Pressure

    Estimated U.K. Incidence Rate of Lyme Disease 12.1 per 100,000

    Survival Without Major Morbidity Up for Very Low Birth Weight

    Malpractice Fears, Patient Safety Drive Skin Doctors to Order Extra Tests

    Nurse Certification May Promote Evidence-Based Practice in ICU

    Multiple Health Benefits Reported for Intermittent Fasting

    Pool Chemical Injuries Led to ~13,500 ED Visits in 2015-2017

    Hypertension in Pregnancy Ups Risk for Mental Disorder in Child

    New Drugs May Influence Social Behaviors in Those With Autism

    Kidney Transplants From, to Extreme Elderly Feasible in ESRD

    Obstructive Sleep Apnea Tied to Worse Bone Health

    FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Test That Uses Samples Collected at Home

    Experimental Growth Factor May Aid Knee Osteoarthritis

    Purdue Pharma to Plead Guilty to Opioid-Related Crimes

    Vertebral Fractures Marker of Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19

    Lake Jackson, Texas, Lifts Boil-Water Notice Triggered by Parasite

    Reproductive Health Guidelines Issued for Rheumatic Diseases

    Children With Poorly Controlled Asthma Suffer Academically

    Incidence of Acute Myocardial Infarctions Up Among Young Women

    Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Cuts Recall Rates

    Antiarrhythmic Drugs May Up Fall Injuries in Older A-Fib Patients

    ACP Advises Against Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

    Medical Cannabis Decisions Being Made by Users, Not Doctors

    Drug May Reduce Need for Ventilators in COVID-19 Patients

    House Speaker Unveils Plan to Lower Drug Costs

    Guidelines Detail How to Manage Aneurysms of Visceral Arteries

    Mentholated Popsicle Can Help Reduce Preoperative Thirst

    Likelihood of Trying Drugs for the First Time Higher in the Summer

    Functional MRI Patterns Indicate Consciousness, Unconsciousness

    SARS-CoV-2 Identified in Semen of Men With COVID-19

    Similar CV Event Rates Seen for Generic, Brand Levothyroxine

    Long-Term Negative Thinking Tied to Alzheimer Risk

    Health Officials Close in on Culprit in Vaping Lung Injury Cases

    Surgical Delays Not Life-Threatening in Early Breast Cancer

    Statin Use With Colorectal Cancer Lowers Risk for Early Death

    Nitrite Consumption May Up Risk for Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

    Vitamin D Supplementation Offers No Benefit for Critically Ill

    NIH Launches Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19

    Patient Factors May Predict Opioid Use After Discharge

    U.S. Puts Up Another $2.1 Billion for Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

    Higher LDL-C Levels Linked to Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease

    Oil, Gas Well Exposure May Up Risk for Congenital Heart Defects

    Recommendations Developed for Appropriate Thyroidectomy

    Use of Rehab After Ischemic Stroke Varies in Acute Care

    Many Doctors Misinformed About Nicotine’s Risks

    Higher Risk for Mental Disorders Seen in Patients With Psoriasis

    Return-to-School Recommendations Issued for Organ Transplant Recipients

    AHA: Care for Type 2 Myocardial Infarction Patients Varies

    Some Patients Have Increase in Cardiac Events With Azithromycin

    Acupuncture Alleviates Moderate-to-Severe Menopause Symptoms

    Burnout Linked to Poor Quality Care in Published Literature

    September 2020 Briefing – Family Practice

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