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There was an excess of patients with cough and respiratory complaints identified at a large U.S. health system from December 2019 to February 2020

COVID-19 Suspected for Surge in Medical Visits at End of 2019

Excess seen for visits with cough in outpatient clinics, ED; hospitalizations with acute respiratory failure
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 Sept. 7 to 11 2020. This roundup includes the latest research news from journal studies and other trusted sources that is most likely to affect clinical practice.

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...
Rates of ambulatory heart failure remained steady in the United States between 2001 and 2016

Rates of Ambulatory Heart Failure Steady From 2001 to 2016

Greatest disparities seen between Black and White adults aged 35 to 64 years
From 2000 to 2018

Increases in Suicide Rates in Young Adults From 2000 to 2018

Suicide rates for those aged 10 to 24 statistically stable from 2000 to 2007 then increased to 2018
For pediatric patients transferring to an adult rheumatology clinic

Predictors of Transition to Adult Rheumatology Care Explored

Insurance coverage, referral from pediatric rheumatologist predict shorter time to adult visit
Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rates of adverse outcomes

Considerable Adverse Outcomes Reported for Young Adults With COVID-19

Young adults hospitalized with COVID-19 have substantial rate of adverse outcomes; 2.7 percent died
Longer exposure to playing football during childhood and adolescence appears to be unrelated to clinical recovery following college football concussion

Time Span of Football Play Not Linked to Concussion Recovery

Age of first exposure to playing football not related to recovery from a college football concussion
During the height of the pandemic

Nosocomial COVID-19 Rare During Height of Pandemic

Among patients not hospitalized for COVID-19, 0.1 percent tested positive within 14 days of discharge
There was widespread reporting of avoidance of medical care due to COVID-19-related concerns in June 2020

Widespread Avoidance of Medical Care Found Due to COVID-19 Concerns

Prevalence of care avoidance higher for caregivers, those with underlying conditions, disabilities
The highest ethical and scientific standards will be followed in testing and manufacturing vaccines against the new coronavirus

Drug Companies Say Ethical, Scientific Standards Will Be Followed in Making COVID-19 Vaccines

The pledge issued Tuesday is meant to increase public confidence in any approved vaccines