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Latinos Have High Rate of Positivity for SARS-CoV-2
Rate of positivity 42.6 percent, compared with 8.8 percent for whites and 17.6 percent for blacks
Preterm Delivery May Up Maternal Risk for Ischemic Heart Disease
Association decreased over time but remained significantly elevated through 40+ years of follow-up
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...
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Louisiana Abortion Law
Law required doctors performing abortions to have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals
U.S. Has Second Day of Record Rise in COVID-19 Cases; Young People Fueling Trend
In Florida, the median age of residents testing positive for the virus has dropped to 35, down from 65 in March
Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Overturn Affordable Care Act
Oral arguments in the ACA case are scheduled for the Supreme Court's next term
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...
CDC Updates List of Who Is at Highest Risk for COVID-19
Agency now says risk among adults increases steadily with age, and is not limited to those over 65
Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy Tied to Worse Cervical Cancer Outcomes
Meta-analysis included 15 observational studies of minimally invasive hysterectomy versus open surgery
Neonatal COVID-19 Uncommon, Not Linked to Mode of Delivery
Risk of transmission from mother to child is not increased with vaginal delivery or breastfeeding
