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A prototype for a low-cost

Low-Cost, Noninvasive Ventilator Feasible for Breathing Support

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Inspiratory/expiratory pressures up to 20/10 cmH20, respectively; no faulty triggering, cycling
From 2005 to 2017

Lawnmower Injuries More Common in Children From Rural Areas

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Rural areas have higher rates of incidence, infection, surgical complications, amputations
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adolescents and adults at increased risk for hepatitis B virus infection. These findings form the basis of a draft recommendation statement published online May 5 by the USPSTF.

USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screening for Those at Increased Risk

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Screening for HBV has moderate net benefit in adolescents, adults at increased risk for infection
Severe maternal morbidity is higher for women in ZIP codes with the highest concentration of poor blacks relative to wealthy whites

Risk for Severe Maternal Morbidity Varies Across Neighborhoods

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Neighborhoods with extreme racial, economic polarization have the greatest excess risk for SMM
Michigan nursing homes are better prepared for pandemics now than they were in 2007

Michigan Nursing Homes More Prepared for Pandemics Than in 2007

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Vast majority of registered nursing homes now have response plan and person responsible for administering it
People with low mood and those with a history of depression may be less able to stabilize mood via mood-modifying activities

Ability to Stabilize Mood Via Everyday Activities Lacking for Some

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Those with history of depression, low mood less able to regulate their mood through choice of everyday activities
Use of angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers and other classes of antihypertensive medications seem not to be associated with COVID-19

ACE Inhibitors, ARBs Not Linked to Risk for COVID-19

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And, not one of five classes of anti-HTN meds linked to increased likelihood of positive COVID-19 test
Race and income influence the risk for severe illness from COVID-19

Race and Income Influence Risk for Severe COVID-19

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Higher risk seen for black and American Indian versus white adults, for those living in low-income households
Higher alcohol consumption may be causally associated with an increased risk for stroke and peripheral artery disease

High Alcohol Consumption May Be Causally Tied to Stroke, PAD

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Some evidence of positive link seen for genetically predicted alcohol consumption with CAD, a-fib, AAA
Nonfatal injuries are costly

Average of 11 Work Days Lost Due to Injury Per Person in U.S.

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Lost work days have an average value of $1,560, with variation by injury mechanism, body region