Incidence of Tuberculosis High in Children Exposed to the Disease
Preventive therapy effective in most TB-infected children if given before development of active disease
Incidence of Subclinical CT Changes High in COVID-19 Cases
Milder severity seen on CT for asymptomatic versus symptomatic Diamond Princess cruise ship cases
Most Emergency Providers Have Little Firearms Safety Experience
However, 59.1 percent report encountering firearms in ED or immediate environment at least once a year
Patients Underestimate Length of Mohs Surgery Scars
Physicians more accurately estimate scar length and can help set expectations
2nd Trimester Antibiotic Exposure May Up Risk for Offspring Obesity
Exposure in infancy might also increase the risk for childhood overweight or obesity
Tool Aids Safe Fasting for T2DM Patients Observing Ramadan
Greater improvements in glycemic control seen for patients using fasting algorithm versus usual care
U.S. Seniors at Higher Risk for Severe Illness, Death With COVID-19
Twenty-nine percent of COVID-19 cases with known age were 20 to 44 years old
Digestive Symptoms Reported for About Half of COVID-19 Patients
Likelihood of being cured, discharged higher for patients without versus with digestive symptoms
Large Decrease Seen in Melanoma Mortality From 2013 to 2016
Overall mortality decrease started in 2013 following introduction of 10 new treatments in 2011
Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms May Up Health Risks in Drug Injectors
Opioid withdrawal symptoms linked to higher risk for receptive syringe sharing, nonfatal overdose
