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Three of 33 neonates born to mothers with coronavirus disease 2019 in Wuhan tested positive for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

Three Neonates Born to Mothers With COVID-19 ID’d as Positive

One of three neonates was born early; all three had pneumonia on chest radiographic imaging
Significant racial and ethnic differences have been identified in late-life depression severity

Late-Life Depression Severity Varies by Race, Ethnicity

Differences identified in depression severity, symptom burden, and depression care
Blood pressure load does not provide additive value in predicting outcomes in children with chronic kidney disease

BP Load No Aid to Prognosis in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease

But high average blood pressure on 24-hour test strongly predicts child's cardiac, kidney disease risk
Cooler days are associated with reduced probability of reporting bad mental health days

Temperature Impacts Likelihood of Bad Mental Health Days

Cooler days decrease, while hotter days eventually increase, chance of reporting bad mental health days
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may lessen menopause symptoms

Higher Intake of Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Fewer Menopause Symptoms

Higher intake of citrus fruits especially tied to lower total menopause rating scale score
Providing patients with online (computer and mobile) portal access is associated with significantly improved diabetes medication adherence and glycemic control

Online Patient Portal Access Aids Diabetes Management

Significant benefit seen for medication adherence, glycemic control with online portal access
The administration of vitamin C shortens the length of mechanical ventilation in critically ill patients

Vitamin C May Reduce Ventilation Time in Critically Ill Patients

Review shows vitamin C can shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation by an average of 25 percent
Nearly one in 20 U.S. adults reports current use of electronic cigarettes

ACC: E-Cigarette Use Continues to Rise

Authors say long-term health consequences remain unknown
From 2007 to 2017

ACC: Increase Seen in Death Rates Due to Hypertension-Related CVD

2007 to 2017 saw increase in death rates in rural and urban populations, for all age groups, both sexes
The prevalence of autism spectrum disorder was 18.5 per 1

Prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder 18.5 per 1,000 at Age 8

For children aged 4 years with ASD, 84 percent had a first evaluation at ≤36 months