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The list of conditions that put people at risk for severe COVID-19 illness has been expanded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC Updates List of Who Is at Highest Risk for COVID-19

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Agency now says risk among adults increases steadily with age, and is not limited to those over 65

Neuropsychiatric Manifestations Seen in Monkeypox Patients

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Headache, fatigue, and myalgia are reported frequently; serious complications, such as confusion, encephalitis, and seizure, are less common

AHA: Consciousness, Awareness May Occur During Cardiac Arrest

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Normal EEG consistent with consciousness emerged as long as 35 to 60 minutes into CPR despite marked cerebral ischemia

For young adults without known risk factors

HIV Screening Most Optimal at 25 Years of Age If No Risk Factors

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Simulation favors screening at 25 for adolescents, young adults without identifiable HIV risk factors
There have been at least 112 confirmed cases of measles in Rockland and Orange counties and at least 55 in New York City in what officials say is the largest measles outbreak in New York state in recent history.

Measles Outbreak in New York State Largest in Recent History

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There has been an increase in measles cases across the United States and worldwide
In a rare bipartisan move

Opioid Bill Gets Bipartisan Support

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Bill contains a mix of law enforcement and public health measures
Both paper-based and electronic health records have shortcomings in terms of quality of content

Quality Issues for Both Paper-, Electronic-Based Health Records

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Study affirms poor quality of nursing documentation, as well as lack of knowledge and skills
Knowledge of coronary computed tomography angiography results is associated with improved alignment of aspirin and statin prescribing with the presence and severity of coronary artery disease

Coronary CT Angiography Findings Modify Statin, Aspirin Rx

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Many patients with CCTA-detected coronary artery disease are not discharged on aspirin or statin

WHO: Global Tally of New COVID-19 Cases Declines for Fourth Straight Week

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Last week, there were more than 3.1 million new cases globally, a 17 percent decline from the previous week

Trump Administration to End Emergency Abortion Directive Nationwide

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Policy change could have significant implications for health care providers and patients