Large U.S. Claims Study IDs Complications of COVID-19
Association with COVID-19 strong, absolute risk high for viral pneumonia, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, sepsis
Fracking Activity May Up Heart Failure Hospitalization Risk
Risk for heart failure hospitalization increased with pad preparation, stimulation, production phases of fracking activity
Heavy Alcohol Consumption Tied to Worse Atrial Fibrillation Outcomes
No similar effect seen for light or moderate alcohol consumption
Global Need High for Rehabilitation Services
Musculoskeletal disorders contributed most to prevalence; highest need for rehabilitation services seen in Western Pacific region
Glucocorticoid Use Tied to CVD Risk in Immune-Mediated Diseases
Risk for CVD increased in association with glucocorticoid dose, even with <5.0 mg daily prednisolone-equivalent dose
Neuraxial Anesthesia Best for Lower-Limb Revascularization Surgery
Thirty-day mortality, in-hospital cardiopulmonary and renal complications, length of stay reduced with neuraxial anesthesia
Female Physicians Spend More Time in EHR Than Males
No sex-specific differences observed for patient satisfaction scores or efficiency measures
Ongoing Anticoagulant Use Does Not Avert Severe COVID-19
No reduction seen in risks for hospital admission, intensive care unit admission, or death due to COVID
Emergency Departments Saw Decrease in All Non-COVID-19 Diagnoses
Related decreases seen for specialty consultation and urgent inpatient procedures
