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Prompt identification and isolation of individuals infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 is important for reducing transmission in correctional and detention facilities

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
Patients with Alzheimer disease have increased iron concentration in the deep gray matter and neocortical regions compared with healthy controls

Brain Iron Concentrations Increased in Alzheimer Disease

Increased iron concentration seen in deep gray matter, neocortical regions versus healthy controls
Top U.S. infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci

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
Fake or unapproved COVID-19 antibody tests are being sold by scammers

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

American Association for Cancer Research, June 22-24

The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2020 The American Association for Cancer Research held a second virtual meeting as part of...
Progressive multiple sclerosis is associated with faster retinal atrophy than relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis

Progressive MS Linked to Faster Retinal Atrophy Than RRMS

In PMS, inner and outer nuclear layer thinning independently faster compared with controls, RRMS
Updated recommendations for reducing transmission of HIV

Updated Guidance Provided for Safe Solid Organ Transplantation

Universal donor nucleic acid testing for HIV, HBV, HCV and post-transplant monitoring recommended
There is not a significant association between allergic rhinitis and the risk of rheumatoid arthritis

Study Finds Allergic Rhinitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Not Linked

But when low-quality studies excluded from meta-analysis, higher risk of rheumatoid arthritis seen
There is an increasing global burden of thyroid cancer

Global Burden of Thyroid Cancer Is Increasing

Burden higher among women, Southern and Eastern Asia, with one-third of cases in wealthy nations
Preterm delivery is associated with increased maternal risk for ischemic heart disease

Preterm Delivery May Up Maternal Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease

Association decreased over time but remained significantly elevated through 40+ years of follow-up