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Pitavastatin Effective for Lowering Lipids
Review shows it is more powerful for LDL cholesterol lowering than atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, and fluvastatin
Baby Boomers Showing Higher Rates of Cognitive Decline
Declines seen universally across genders, races/ethnicities, education, and income levels
Excess Mortality During Peak of 1918 Flu Similar to COVID-19 in NYC
Incidence rate ratio for all-cause mortality 0.70 during peak of 1918 H1N1 flu, early COVID-19
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...
Exposure to Outdoor Air Pollution May Increase Risk for CVD
Findings seen for adults living in 21 high-income, middle-income, and low-income countries
Bisphosphonates Safe but May Not Improve Bone Marrow Lesion Volume
However, a trend was seen toward a decrease in bone marrow lesion volume
Compression Therapy Lowers Recurrence of Cellulitis of Leg
Trial stopped early for efficacy in participants with chronic edema of the leg and recurrent cellulitis
Racial, Ethnic Disparities in Flu Shot Seen at Dialysis Facilities
Vaccination lower at U.S. dialysis facilities with higher proportions of Black and Hispanic patients
Lean Mass Lower in Survivors of Pediatric Abdominal, Pelvic Tumors
Survivors also have increased prevalence of insulin resistance, low HDL, and high triglycerides
COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes Climbing Again
Number of new cases in nursing homes climbed to 8,628 for the week of July 19
