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Contact tracing can reduce the time to case isolation of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2

Contact Tracing Can Cut Time to Case Isolation in SARS-CoV-2

Household contacts had higher risk for infection; children were as likely to be infected as adults
For patients with COVID-19

Anosmia in COVID-19 Linked to Lower Risk for Admission

Pulmonary infiltrates and/or pleural effusion on chest radiograph may increase risk for admission
In a cohort of hospitalized adults with COVID-19

Black Patients Overrepresented in Hospitalized COVID-19 Cohort

Black patients not more likely to receive invasive mechanical ventilation, die during hospitalization
In 2019

Incidence of Enteric Infections Due to Pathogens Up or Stable

Compared with 2016 to 2018, incidence in 2019 was increased for infections caused by five pathogens

April 2020 Briefing – Family Practice

Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Family Practice for April 2020. This roundup includes the...
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 April 27 to May 1

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...
The odds of suicide decrease among youths who have more mental health visits

More Mental Health Visits Tied to Lower Rates of Youth Suicide

Youth suicide risk highest with epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, substance use, bipolar disorder
Pregnant women had a high level of awareness about Zika virus during the 2016 outbreak

During Outbreak, Most Pregnant Women Had High Zika Awareness

Survey reveals opportunities for more provider discussions, particularly for poor, uninsured women
Cardiovascular outcomes have improved since the 1990s

CV Outcomes Improved in Those With, Without Type 2 Diabetes

In Australian cohort, reductions in MI, stroke, CVD death seen in those with type 2 diabetes
Adults are avoiding emergency medical care for fear of catching COVID-19

Fear of COVID-19 Keeping Adults From Emergency Care

About 80 percent of poll respondents concerned about contracting COVID-19 from another patient, visitor