News for Health Professionals Archive - April 2020
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April 1, 2020
- March 2020 Briefing
- Low Vitamin D May Reduce Mobility After Hip Fracture Surgery
- Burden of Childhood Cancer Can Be Diminished
- Four Trajectories of Peer Victimization ID'd Across Childhood
- Polypharmacy Ups Postchemo Hospitalization Risk in Seniors
- Patients With Mild COVID-19 May Present With Digestive Symptoms
- ENDO: Glycemic Control Good for Regular Human Insulin With V-Go
- ENDO: Liraglutide May Benefit Adolescents With Obesity
- Ocular Abnormalities Seen in One-Third of COVID-19 Patients
- Severe COVID-19 Risk Up With Existing Health Conditions in U.S.
- FDA Pulls Heartburn Drug Zantac From Market
- Phone-Based Therapy Beneficial for Depression in Parkinson Disease
April 2, 2020
- Racial Disparities Seen for Insurance Coverage Around Time of Pregnancy
- Weight Loss Modest for Most Macronutrient Diets
- CT Scores Higher With Longer Time to COVID-19 Diagnosis
- Endoscopy Within Six Hours Does Not Lower Mortality in GI Bleed
- Guidelines Developed for Head and Neck Care During COVID-19
- Rural Doctors Can Be Trained to Treat Advanced Heart Failure
- Risk Factors for Missed Appendicitis Diagnosis Identified
- Proton Pump Inhibitor Therapy May Up Fracture Risk in Children
- Burden of Clostridioides difficile Infection Down in the U.S.
- Unemployed Workers Less Likely to Be Uninsured Post-ACA
- Hospitalizations for Chronic Liver Disease on the Rise
- COVID-19 Outbreak Described in Long-Term Care Facility
- CDC: 2016 to 2017 Saw Increases in Nonfatal Overdoses
- 35.1 Percent of Workers Report Work-Related Health Problems
April 3, 2020
- Autism Rates Inversely Tied to County's Wealth
- COPD Independent Risk Factor for Lung Cancer
- Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Blood Donor Restrictions Eased
- N.Y. Hospital Converts Sleep Apnea Machines Into Ventilators
- Early Deep Remission of Crohn Disease Tied to Better Outcomes
- Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients
- Gastrointestinal Symptoms Common in COVID-19 Patients
- Rivaroxaban Prevents VTE After Lower-Limb Surgery
- Test for COVID-19 Antibodies Approved by FDA
- Many Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Treating Pain
- Enrollment Begins in NIH-Sponsored Trial of Remdesivir for COVID-19 Patients
- Test Vaccine Elicits Strong Ab Response to SARS-CoV-2 in Mice
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- American College of Cardiology, March 28-30
April 6, 2020
- High Fiber Consumption Linked to Reduced Risk for Breast Cancer
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Might Aid in Severe COVID-19
- Model Shows Hep C-Infected Kidney Transplants Beneficial, Cost-Effective
- Bacteremia Risk Higher in Older Patients Hospitalized With IBD
- Heart Disease Risk Up for First-Time Mothers With Preeclampsia
- Hydroxychloroquine Can Shorten Time to Recovery in COVID-19
- Brain Changes From Multiple Sclerosis May Occur in Preteens
- Recent Decline in Heart Attacks Greater in Men Than Women
- Initial Invasive Strategy No Better in Stable Coronary Disease
- The Endocrine Society, March 28-31
- Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
- Social Distancing Minimizes COVID-19 Spread in Assisted Living
April 7, 2020
- Recommendations Issued for GI Procedures During COVID-19
- Risk Score Can Predict Long-Term Multiple Sclerosis Progression
- 'Mod' E-Cigarette Users Smoke More Cigarettes One Year Later
- Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer Adjusted During COVID-19
- No Treatment Change Needed for Peds IBD During COVID-19 Pandemic
- Genetic Testing Does Not Enhance Heart Disease Risk Prediction
- Prognosis Poor for Pediatric, Adolescent Patients With Colon Cancer
- Early-Life Mortality Risk Higher in ART-Conceived Children
- Adding Social Workers to Care Teams Can Cut Hospital Admissions for Veterans
- Serious Concerns Associated With COVID-19 Pandemic Reported
- Side Effects Seen With Use of Chloroquine Against COVID-19
- USPSTF Against Bacterial Vaginosis Screening to Prevent Preterm Delivery
- Compliance Higher if Stay-at-Home Extensions Are Shorter Than Thought
April 8, 2020
- Children Have Milder Disease Course, Better COVID-19 Prognosis
- Celiac Disease May Slightly Increase Mortality Risk
- Maternal Obesity May Be Related to Risk for ADHD in Children
- CDC: 1999 to 2018 Saw 35 Percent Increase in Suicide Rates
- Claims-Based Frailty Index Can Improve Cost Prediction
- Heavy Drinking Tied to Larger Waist Lines, Higher Stroke Risk
- Some Multidrug-Resistant Bacterial Infections Down in U.S.
- Guidelines Developed for COVID-19 Patients in ICU
- Review Explores Use of Menstruation, Fertility Apps
- Physical Activity Tied to Mental Well-Being in Menopause
- Children With COVID-19 Do Not Always Have Cough, Fever
- CDC Removes Prescribing Guidelines for Antimalarial Drugs
April 9, 2020
- Older Adults, Men, Preexisting Conditions Tied to COVID-19 Death
- Air Pollution May Hasten Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
- Outcomes Better at One Year With Physical Therapy for Knee OA
- Parents' Mental Illness Tied to Higher Injury Rate in Offspring
- Convalescent Plasma Treatment Promising in Severe COVID-19
- Suppressing Stomach Acid May Up Intestinal Growth of MDROs
- Racial Differences Seen for Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment, Survival
- HHS Report Looks at Hospital Experiences With COVID-19
- 'Dead' Probiotic Treatment May Help Reduce Irritable Bowel Symptoms
- Clinical Trial Underway to Test Nitric Oxide in COVID-19 Patients
- Another COVID-19 Vaccine Trial Begins in the United States
- NIH Launches Clinical Trial of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Came to New York City From Europe, Not Asia
April 10, 2020
- Anxiety Up for Nonmedical Health Care Workers Versus Those on Front Lines
- Nocturnal Supervision May Have Protective Effect in SUDEP
- Adult Smoking, Cessation Tied to Smoking Intensity in Adolescence
- Middle-Age Lifestyle Changes Can Cut Women's Stroke Risk
- Younger Onset of T2DM Tied to Poorer Initial Glycemic Control
- Face Masks Offer Slight Protective Effect From Flu-Like Illness
- Incident Depression Increases With Body Mass Index
- Doctors Report on Four COVID-19 Infections in Newborns in China
- Sex, Gender Differences in Psoriasis May Have Clinical Implications
- Temperature, UV Radiation Not Linked to Incidence of COVID-19
- Neurologic Effects Seen in a Third of Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- Dogs, Coloring Lower Stress in Emergency Department Workers
April 13, 2020
- Mechanical Ventilation Needed by Most COVID-19 Patients in ICU
- Guidance Issued for Infants Born to Mothers With COVID-19
- Prehospital Triage System Improves Stroke Care
- Racial Disparity in Prostate Cancer Survival Tied to Region
- Ergonomic Risk Factors Identified for Surgeons
- Most Home BP Devices Available Online Are Not Validated
- Remdesivir May Improve Oxygen-Support Class in Severe COVID-19
- Digital Breast Tomosynthesis Cuts Recall Rates
- Recommendations Issued for Use of Imaging in Adults With COVID-19
- Chloroquine COVID-19 Trial Stopped After Patient Deaths
- High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties
- Physicians Report Expanding Use of Off-Label COVID-19 Treatments
- Survey IDs Those Most Affected by One-Month COVID-19 Lockdown
April 14, 2020
- KL-VSHET+ Genotype Linked to Reduced Alzheimer Disease Risk
- Being Born Via C-Section May Up Risk for T2DM in Adulthood
- Hep C Screening Recommended for Adults, Pregnant Women
- Model Forecasts When COVID-19 Demand Will Exceed Capacity
- Overweight, Obese Preschoolers Have Higher Risk for Fractures
- Kidney Transplants Among Extreme Elderly Feasible in ESRD
- Smell, Taste Impairment Linked to COVID-19 Positivity
- First Saliva Test for COVID-19 Approved by FDA
April 15, 2020
- Prognostic Score Predicts Time to First Treatment in Leukemia
- Preoperative Metformin Tied to Better Surgical Outcomes
- CDC: Five Causes Account for ~90 Percent of Fetal Deaths
- CDC: Overall Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 32.4 Percent
- Common Coronaviruses Are Highly Seasonal
- Risk for Cognitive Decline Reduced With Adherence to aMED Diet
- Intubation Initiated in One in Five Who Died of COVID-19 in China
- SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards
- Kidney Injury Up During Pregnancy-Related Hospitalizations
- Post-Detox Treatment Lowers Mortality in Opioid Use Disorder
- Obesity Is Risk Factor for COVID-19 Hospital Admission in <60s
- Compliance With Self-Isolation Influenced by Compensation
- Heavy Wildfire Smoke Tied to Higher Risk for Cardiac Arrest
April 16, 2020
- BP Levels Influence Racial Differences in Cognitive Decline
- Surgery Department Outlines Rapid Response to COVID-19
- Guidance Issued for Breast Cancer Care During COVID-19
- Prevalence of Autoimmunity May Be on the Rise
- Quality Improvement Effort Cuts Blood Clots in Brain Injury Patients
- Guidance Developed for Treating Cardiac Arrest During COVID-19
- Uninsurance for Poor New Moms Down With ACA Medicaid Expansion
- Regardless of Genetics, Obesity Ups Risk for Type 2 Diabetes
- Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19
- Novel Agent Promising for the Treatment of Schizophrenia
- CRISPR-Based Test Can Diagnose COVID-19 in Under 60 Minutes
- FDA Urges COVID-19 Survivors to Donate Plasma
- Scientists Design Protective Respirator for Health Care Workers
- Sharp Drop in Demand Seen for COVID-19 Tests at Private Labs
April 17, 2020
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut IBS Symptoms
- Chest X-Ray Findings Normal for Many Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
- Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
- Higher Nighttime Blood Pressure Tied to Worse Vascular Disease
- Higher Vitamin D From Food May Protect Against Heart Disease
- IDSA Issues Rapid Guidelines for Treatment of COVID-19
- Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
- Removal of Flavored E-Cigarette Products Likely Ineffective
- CDC: 2009 to 2017 Saw Increase in Oral Cavity, Pharynx Cancers
- Probiotics May Help Reduce Mild-to-Moderate Acne Symptoms
- Asthma Not Common in COVID-19 Patients Who Have Died
- Insomnia Common Among Medical Staff During COVID-19 in China
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- CDC Looks at Transmission of COVID-19 to Health Care Workers
April 20, 2020
- Diabetes Increases Risk for Poorer Prognosis in COVID-19
- Benefit of Social Distancing Outweighs Economic Impact
- AAP Updates Guidance for Care of Infants Born at Home
- Child Obesity Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Young Adulthood
- ADHD Rates Up in Veterans
- Family History-Based Early Screen Could ID More Young-Onset CRC
- COVID-19 Patients May Require ENT Consults for Varied Reasons
- Guidance Presented for Contact Lens Use During COVID-19
- Hypertension in Pregnancy Ups Risk for Mental Disorder in Child
- Reduced Power Plant Emissions Tied to Better Asthma Measures
- Lab Protocol Failures Led to Ineffective COVID-19 Tests From CDC
- Cervical Cancer Screening Rates May Be Impacted by Disasters
April 21, 2020
- Physicians Report Low Interest in Opioid Use Disorder Meds
- More Screen Time for Babies Tied to Autism-Like Symptoms
- Bundled Rapid HIV/Hep C Testing May Improve Infection Awareness
- Most Older Adults With New Dementia Die Within Five Years
- Coinfection With SARS-CoV-2, Other Respiratory Pathogens ID'd
- Heightened Surveillance IDs More Thyroid Cancer in 9/11 Responders
- 176,190 U.S. Children Estimated to Have SARS-CoV-2 by April 6, 2020
- Smoking Only in Early Pregnancy Still Puts Baby at Risk
- Cardiac Cath Lab STEMI Activations Drop During Pandemic
- Expanding Symptom Screening Criteria Can Up COVID-19 Detection
- COVID-19 Tied to Unique Nasal Symptoms
- Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic Explored
- USPSTF Notes Evidence Lacking for BP Screening in Children
- FDA Authorizes COVID-19 Test That Uses Samples Collected at Home
- LA County COVID-19 Infections Far Exceed Number of Confirmed Cases
April 22, 2020
- Alone, Low Vitamin D Does Not Cause Osteoporotic Fractures
- Obesity Ups Risk for COVID-19 Severity
- Clinical, Genetic, Biomarker Model IDs Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
- Premature Mortality Rates Up for CAD in Women From Rural U.S.
- Heart Rate Variability Related to Risk for Incident Diabetes
- ST-Segment Elevation Described in Patients With COVID-19
- Living Alone Ups Admission Risk for Respiratory Disease in Seniors
- 2015 to 2018 Saw High Total Cholesterol for 11.4 Percent of U.S. Adults
- Scoring System Helps Guide Surgical Care During COVID-19
- IBD Symptoms in Pregnancy Tied to Higher C-Section Rate, IUGR
- Expert Panel: There Are No Proven Drug Treatments for COVID-19
- Processed Meat, Unhealthy Snack Food Networks Tied to Dementia
- Rapid COVID-19 Test Can Produce False Negatives
- Hydroxychloroquine Seems Not to Cut Ventilator Use in COVID-19
- Firework-Related ED Visits Peak Around Independence Day
April 23, 2020
- Yoga Cuts Testosterone in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- AAD Establishes Registry for Skin Manifestations of COVID-19
- Higher Manganese Intake May Be Tied to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
- Clascoterone Cream Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
- Chronic Conditions, Obesity Common in Fatal Cases of EVALI
- Mild, No Symptoms for Most Children With SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- ACEIs/ARBs Not Linked to Severity or Mortality of COVID-19
- Housing Insecurity May Increase Risk for Incident Kidney Disease
- Visual Impairment May Up Risk for Dementia in Older Women
- Lopinavir/Ritonavir, Umifenovir Ineffective for Mild COVID-19
- CDC: More Chemical Exposures Reported in January to March 2020
- White House Announces Payment Plan for Uninsured COVID-19 Patients
April 24, 2020
- COVID-19-Linked Changes Reported in Rheumatic Disease Patient Care
- Low Doses of Bevacizumab Tested for Retinopathy of Prematurity
- More Than One in Five Children in Home Confinement Report Depression
- COVID-19 Outcomes Worse With Diabetes, Hyperglycemia
- Review: MMR, MMRV, MMR+V Vaccines Are Effective, Safe
- Infection Rate Up Prior to Detection of Malignant Cancer
- Survey Finds Anesthesiologists Prepared for COVID-19 Patients
- Vegetable Intake Before Pregnancy Tied to Birth Outcomes
- Prevalence of Hypertension in U.S. 45.4 Percent in 2017 to 2018
- COVID-19 Pandemic Delays FDA Review of Vaping Products
- HTN, Obesity, Diabetes Common in U.S. COVID-19 Patients
- FDA Warns About Treating COVID-19 With Unproven Drugs
- Americans Report Concerns Over Their Mental Health During Pandemic
- Physician's Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
- Premature Posting of Remdesivir Findings Were 'Inconclusive'
April 27, 2020
- Hearing Loss Linked to Postural Instability in Older Adults
- Former Footballers Report Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Symptoms
- SARS-CoV-2 Not Detected in Semen After COVID-19 Recovery
- Recommendations Issued for Imaging Use in Pediatric COVID-19
- Surprise Billing Found for Visits to Ambulatory Surgery Centers
- David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
- Pulse Oximetry May Be Overused in Infants With Bronchiolitis
- Mobile BP Monitoring Does Not Change Outcomes After Myocardial Infarction
- Racial Differences Found in Managing Children's Pain From Broken Bones
- Direct Medical Costs of COVID-19 Infection Are Considerable
- Roadmap Developed for Resuming Elective Surgery During COVID-19
- Neurologic Features Tied to ARDS in Severe COVID-19 Described
- FDA Bans Products That Help Kids Hide Vape Use From Parents
- FDA Warns of Bogus Claims by Makers of Hand Sanitizer
April 28, 2020
- Diabetes Medication Prescribing Increased 2003 to 2016
- U.S. Surgical Residents Report Racial/Ethnic Discrimination Common
- 45.4 Percent of U.S. Adults at Risk for Complications With COVID-19
- Recommendations Developed for Anesthesia Use During COVID-19
- Upward Income Mobility Tied to Worse Cardiometabolic Health
- Job Strain Linked to Increase in Risk for PAD Hospitalization
- Patients Aged 60 to 69 Most Often Hospitalized With COVID-19
- High Rate of Pulmonary Embolism Found for Patients With COVID-19
- Adding High-Dose Chloroquine Not Advised for Severe COVID-19
- Social Inequality May Contribute to Poor Metabolic, Bone Health
- Low Vitamin D May Reduce Survival for Some With Multiple Myeloma
- National Coronavirus Testing Strategy Announced as U.S. Cases Top 1 Million
- Nearly Half of U.S. Population Breathes Unhealthy Air
- Rare, Serious Illness May Occur in Children With COVID-19
- Most SARS-CoV-2-Positive Pregnant Women Asymptomatic at Screening
April 29, 2020
- GI Manifestations Seen for Nearly One in Three With SARS-CoV-2
- USPSTF: Behavioral Interventions Likely Prevent Tobacco Use
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Remain Unaware of CV Risk
- Thromboembolic Complications in COVID-19 Discussed
- Primary PCI Remains Standard of Care for STEMI During COVID-19
- Major Depression Reduced for Those Reared in Adoptive Homes
- Low Vitamin D, Smoking Predict Worse Cognitive Function in MS
- Reviews Assess Tools to Identify, Diagnose, Treat Alzheimer Dementia
- Multicancer Blood Test, PET-CT Combo Feasible for Cancer Screen
- PFS Prolonged With Continuous Dabrafenib, Trametinib in Melanoma
- Pediatric Brain Cancer Outcomes Worse for Black, Hispanic Patients
- Many Health Care Workers Face Risk for Poor Outcomes With COVID-19
- Smoking Tied to Inferior Survival in Acute Myeloid Leukemia
- Guidelines Recommended for ECMO Use in Setting of Pandemic
- Almost All COVID-19 Patients Have Diminished Sense of Smell
- NIH Clinical Trial Shows Remdesivir Accelerates Recovery from Advanced COVID-19
April 30, 2020
- Monthly News Roundup - April 2020
- Food Insecurity Rates High Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
- 14.9 Percent of U.S. Adults Had Ever Used an E-Cigarette in 2018
- Men Have More Serious Disease, Higher Death Rate From COVID-19
- Psoriasis Tied to Higher Alzheimer Disease Risk
- Large-Vessel Stroke Described in Young Adults With COVID-19
- NT-proBNP Does Not Improve Evaluation of Syncope in the ED
- Mental Disorders May Up Risk for Subsequent Medical Conditions
- Medicaid Expansion Tied to Higher Mammography Rates
- NIH Launches $500 Million Contest to Produce Best COVID-19 Test
- Rate, Timing of Altered Smell, Taste in Mild COVID-19 Examined
- Symptomatic Health Care Staff in U.K. Screened for COVID-19
- Choice of Spinal Anesthesia Key to Early Ambulation After THA
- Study Explores Outcomes Valued by Glomerular Disease Patients
- Pandemic Disrupting Health Care for 55 Percent of Older Adults
- Remdesivir May Accelerate Recovery From Severe COVID-19
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