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Number of COVID-19 Cases Tops 1,000 in the United States
Number of U.S. cases jumped eightfold in one week
Low-Dose Chest CT Does Not Seem to Alter Chromosomal DNA
Increase in number of double-strand breaks, chromosomal aberrations seen with standard-dose CT
Anticholinergic Burden Tied to Adverse Effects in Middle Age
Identification of at-risk populations varies by scale used, which could impact clinical practice
Acute Appendicitis Incidence Not Randomly Distributed
Geographic patterns associated with income and education levels may influence incidence
Romosozumab Added to Guideline for Management of Osteoporosis
Drug recommended for postmenopausal women at very high fracture risk but not at high risk for heart disease, stroke
Diabetes-Related Lower-Extremity Complications Increasing
In 2016, 1.8 percent of global population had DRLECs, which increased from 1990 estimates
Leanness, Tallness in School-Aged Girls Linked to Risk for Endometriosis
Inverse link found for childhood BMI with endometriosis; positive link found for height with endometriosis
Asthma, COPD Linked to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Risk for rheumatoid arthritis up after adjustment for covariates, including smoking pack-years/status
Median Incubation Period Estimated at 5.1 Days for COVID-19
Overall, 101 of 10,000 cases will develop symptoms after 14 days of active monitoring or quarantine
Infant Sleep Problems Affect Mental Health Through Childhood
Persistent severe sleep problems during first year linked to emotional disorders, anxiety at age 10
