Comprehensive Med Reviews Do Not Cut Unplanned Hospitalizations
Among older adults with and without postdischarge follow-up, incidence of unplanned hospital visits within 12 months did not differ with CMRs versus usual care
2.4 Million ED Visits in ≥65s Due to Unintentional Falls
More than 90 percent of emergency department visits, hospitalizations from selected nonfatal injuries in 2018 were due to unintentional falls
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Self-Reported Concussions Up for U.S. Teens From 2016 to 2020
Peloton Recalls Treadmills Following Child’s Death, Numerous Injuries
So far, the CPSC is aware of 72 reports of adults, children, pets, and objects being pulled under the rear of the treadmill
Risk for Severe COVID-19 Increases With BMI Above 23
Risks increased for admission to hospital, death, and ICU admission; risks up for younger people and Blacks versus Whites
ACP Issues Guideline on High-Flow Nasal Oxygen for Respiratory Failure
HFNO suggested for initial or postextubation management of acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in hospitalized adults
12 Cases of CVST Reported for Ad26.COV2.S Vaccine in the U.S.
Time from vaccination to symptom onset varied from six to 15 days; initial presentation was headache in 11 cases
Women Physicians Delay Childbearing Versus Nonphysicians
Physicians more likely to experience childbirth at older ages; have same cumulative probability of childbirth as nonphysicians
Child Abuse Hotline Volume Up During Pandemic
Caller type shifted during pandemic, including increase in text reports from children
