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ED Chest X-Ray Score Predicts COVID-19 Outcomes in Adults <50
CXR severity score ≥2 and obesity independent predictors of hospital admission
Clinical Genetic Testing for Autism Remains Very Low
Based on self-reported data, gap remains between guideline recommendations and clinical practice
Updated Guidelines Issued for Management of Diverticulitis
CT scan is most appropriate initial imaging modality; lifestyle interventions can reduce risk
Biomechanical Footwear May Aid Knee Osteoarthritis Outcomes
While significant improvement seen across pain, function, stiffness scores, clinical impact remains uncertain
Weight in Adolescence Tied to Early-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Higher risk for type 2 diabetes during young adult years tied to body mass index during adolescence
Rate of Stroke Low in Hospitalized Patients With COVID-19
Cryptogenic strokes more common, mortality higher in COVID-19 patients than in controls with stroke
One-Year Mortality High Following ED Visit for Overdose
Mortality rates higher from unintentional overdose, suicide, and natural causes at one year
CDC Says Test All Newborns of Mothers With Confirmed, Suspected COVID-19
Newborns should be tested 24 hours after birth and, if the test is negative, be retested the next day
CDC: Live Poultry Linked to Salmonella Cases in 28 States
17 hospitalizations reported, but no deaths reported; children younger than 5 account for one-third of ill people
Factors Linked to COVID-19 In-Hospital Mortality ID’d in NYC
22 percent of patients critically ill; older age, chronic cardiac disease linked to higher in-hospital mortality
