Globally, Women Less Likely to Develop Heart Disease Than Men
Rates of primary prevention higher in women, but secondary prevention efforts higher in men
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Deferment of Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Will Have Lasting Impact
Cumulative backlog includes more than 1 million surgeries at two years after end of elective surgery deferment
Metformin Recalled Due to Potential Cancer-Causing Chemical
Recall is for all lots of metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets 500 mg from Apotex
VA Slashes Use of Hydroxychloroquine to Treat COVID-19 Patients
Prescribing reduced to just three prescriptions in the last week as new research highlights possible dangers
Remdesivir Use Growing Globally in COVID-19 Patients
Yet, most physicians believe it is only moderately effective, better used earlier than official guidelines recommend
Infection Risk Up in Month After CAR T-Cell Immunotherapy
Infection rates increase in patients with ALL aged ≤26 years in first month, then decrease at days 29 to 90
Outcomes Equal for AYA Hodgkin Therapy at Peds, Adult Centers
Treatment strategies differ, but outcomes equivalent among adolescent, young adult Hodgkin patients
1990 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence, Incidence of Psoriasis
In addition, global burden of suffering related to psoriasis increased, with increases in YLDs, DALYs
Five-Day Course of Remdesivir Beneficial in Severe COVID-19
No significant difference seen in five-, 10-day course for severe COVID-19 without mechanical ventilation
