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Global Coronavirus Outbreaks Stoking Fears of Pandemic
Mild nature of most cases of COVID-19 making the virus difficult to identify and contain
Increases in Alcohol-Induced Death Rates ID’d Across U.S.
Alcohol-induced death rate increased among men and women, with recent acceleration in rate
1990 to 2017 Saw Increase in Global Deaths From Lung Disease
Negative links found between sociodemographic index and mortality rates of COPD, pneumoconiosis, asthma
CDC: U.S. Coronavirus Cases Reach 34
Agency reports 13 U.S. cases and 21 cases among people who have been repatriated
Image Reading on Mobile Devices Feasible for Stroke Decisions
Findings support concept of telestroke services for decision to administer intravenous thrombolysis
QOL Similar After Surgery, Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
No difference seen in satisfaction for patients after successful antibiotic treatment versus appendectomy
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Now Stand at 26
Several passengers from the Diamond Princess have been transferred to a biocontainment unit at UNMC
Major Malformations Up With Macrolide Prescribing in Pregnancy
Macrolide prescribing during any trimester linked to increased risk for genital malformations
Number of COVID-19 Cases in China Lower With New Counting Method
Meanwhile, two passengers from affected cruise ship docked in Japan die
Many Transgender Youth Intentionally Avoid Disclosure
About three-quarters report voluntarily telling a health care provider outside gender clinic about their identity
