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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...
AAOS: Opioid Prescribing Down for Minor Ortho Injuries in Youth
However, 54.3 percent of patients received at least one dose of opioid during ED or clinic visit
AAOS: QR Codes on Children’s Casts May Be Useful for Care Info
In many cases, scanning the code keeps patients from needing to contact the treating physician
9.5 Percent Uninsured in U.S. From January Through June 2019
Overall, 13.7 percent of adults aged 18 to 64, 4.4 percent of children aged 0 to 17 were uninsured
Links Found Between Leaders of Medical Associations, Industry
Most leaders have ties to industry; considerable variation seen among 10 medical associations in U.S.
Parents Facing Higher Levels of Stress During Pandemic
Pandemic-related stress also disproportionately impacting communities of color
Only One in Four U.S. Hospitals With ICUs Have Tele-ICU Services
Wide regional variation seen for availability of telehealth outpatient visits, tele-ICU services
Parents Struggling to Provide for Families During Pandemic
Hardships greatest for low-income, Hispanic, and black parents
USPSTF: Little Evidence Interventions Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Youth
Current evidence inadequate for assessing balance of benefits, harms of interventions among youth
Air Filters Shown to Improve Breathing in Children With Asthma
Daily in-bedroom use of a PM2.5 filter results in significant improvement of airway mechanics
