SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards
Rate of positivity higher in ICU than in COVID-19 ward; half of samples from ICU staff shoe soles positive
Being Born Via C-Section May Up Risk for T2DM in Adulthood
Findings also show women born via cesarean are at increased risk for later obesity
High Rates of Appropriate E-Consults Seen Across Specialties
70.2 percent of e-consults met all four criteria for appropriateness; rate of avoided visits 81.2 percent
Younger Onset of T2DM Tied to Poorer Initial Glycemic Control
Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at age 21 to 44 years less likely to achieve early glycemic control
Incident Depression Increases With Body Mass Index
Authors call for antidepressant prescribing, services designed for overweight, obese people
Adult Smoking, Cessation Tied to Smoking Intensity in Adolescence
Prevalence of daily smoking in 20s, 40s correlated with degree of smoking during adolescence
‘Mod’ E-Cigarette Users Smoke More Cigarettes One Year Later
Those who use mods versus vape pens smoke more than six times as many cigarettes at one-year follow-up
The Endocrine Society, March 28-31
The Endocrine Society 102nd Annual Meeting and Expo The annual meeting of The Endocrine Society was held virtually from March 28 to 31...
Majority of Physicians Report Serious Concerns About COVID-19
National survey shows concerns regarding adequacy of supplies and COVID-19 testing
Higher Alcohol Intake May Harm Bone Health in HIV Patients
Alcohol intake tied to levels of bone turnover markers in patients with HIV and substance use disorder
