COVID-19 Preparedness for Radiology Departments Outlined
Preparedness includes early detection and limiting exposure of health care workers, hospital employees
Bariatric Surgery Tied to Lower Long-Term Risk for Major CV Events
Reduction mainly due to decrease in myocardial infarction, but not in acute ischemic stroke
Sports Concussion Recovery May Be Slower Than Thought
At two weeks postinjury, less than half of patients are recovered, regardless of age
Antibiotics in First Year of Life May Up Risk for T1DM by Age 10
Antibiotic prescriptions for ear, respiratory tract infections major driver for increased risk
Poor Sleep Quality Linked to Greater Food Intake, Worse Diet
Poorer sleep quality linked to lower unsaturated fat intake and higher food weight, added sugar intake
Most Mass Shooting Events Occur Close to Nontrauma Centers
About half of all events occurred more than 10 miles from a pediatric trauma center
Surgery Superior to Nonoperative Care for Persistent Sciatica
Leg pain intensity score lower at six months with microdiscectomy versus standard nonoperative care
COVID-19 Epidemic in Iran Likely to Be Substantial
Estimated 18,300 COVID-19 cases in Iran had to have occured to observe reported internationally exported cases
Chinese Researchers Say Flu Drug Effective Against COVID-19
Scientists believe that favipiravir blocks the coronavirus from replicating in the body
U.S. May Not Have Enough Ventilators for COVID-19 Patients
About 960,000 COVID-19 patients may need to be put on ventilators at some point
