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...
Clascoterone Cream Safe, Effective for Acne Treatment
Clascoterone cream, 1 percent, is a novel topical androgen receptor inhibitor
Mild, No Symptoms for Most Children With SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Main radiologic findings are bronchial thickening, ground-glass opacities; also seen when asymptomatic
CDC: More Chemical Exposures Reported in January to March 2020
Increases of 20.4 and 16.4 percent from January to March 2019 and January to March 2018
Scoring System Helps Guide Surgical Care During COVID-19
Twenty-one factors that were significant contributors to procedure triage and prioritization identified
Firework-Related ED Visits Peak Around Independence Day
Firecrackers, bottle rockets cause most injuries
176,190 U.S. Children Estimated to Have SARS-CoV-2 by April 6, 2020
Under cumulative peds infection proportion scenario of 5 percent, 3.7 million children would be infected
LA County COVID-19 Infections Far Exceed Number of Confirmed Cases
Findings from first round of ongoing antibody blood testing of county residents
USPSTF Notes Evidence Lacking for BP Screening in Children
None of the studies reviewed directly assessed health benefits or harms of screening, impact of treatment
Mental Health Consequences of COVID-19 Pandemic Explored
Surveys show considerable mental health concerns; optimal structure of mentally healthy life suggested
