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COVID-19 Case Rates, Deaths Considerably Higher in Prisons
Case rate more than fivefold higher among prisoners versus U.S. population; death rate also higher
Arthritis Patients Needing to Shelter in Place Require More Support
Survey finds many experiencing increased symptoms, less physical activity, emotional issues
Baloxavir Protects Household Contacts From Influenza
Percentage of patients in whom clinical influenza developed significantly lower in baloxavir group
Risk for Heart Failure Increased for Women Taking β-Blockers
Difference of 4.6 percent found between women and men in rate of heart failure at presentation for ACS
Policy Guides Medical Marijuana Use at Pediatric Hospital
Eighty percent of pediatric patients seen by MMJ consultative service had an oncologic diagnosis
Maternal Allergy, Asthma Traits Up Child Risk in Early Years
By the time the child is 6 years old, mother's and father's history present similar risk
S. aureus Agr Virulence Tied to Atopic Dermatitis in Infants
Expression of functional Agr system in S. aureus needed for epidermal colonization in mice
Adherence to Prophylaxis for EGFRi-Linked Rash Beneficial
Adherence to prophylaxis protocols tied to drop in interventions, toxicity-linked chemo interruptions
Fetal, Early-Life Exposures May Impact Young Adult Bone Health
Specifically, maternal smoking and breastfeeding tied to fracture risk in young adulthood
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...
