Prevalence of Chronic Pain 20.5 Percent in United States
Most common pain locations were back and hip, knee, or foot; physical therapy and massage most often used for management
J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be Used, but Carry Blood Clot Warning
European Medicines Agency also said the vaccine's benefits still far outweigh its risks
Global COVID-19 Death Toll Surpasses 3 Million
Actual number believed to be much higher because some governments may be concealing numbers
Bruising Clinical Decision Rule Differentiates Abuse From Nonabuse
BCDR had high sensitivity, specificity based on body region bruised, bruising anywhere on infant 4.99 months or younger, bruising pattern
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
One-Fourth of HIV Patients Report Experiencing Intimate Partner Violence
Authors say screening and linkage to supportive services needed for HIV patients
Europe Surpasses 1 Million COVID-19 Deaths
WHO wants to emphasize the need for Europe to maintain social distancing and speed up vaccinations
Hemorrhagic Stroke + COVID-19 Doubles Risk for In-Hospital Mortality
In addition to increased risk for death, hospital and ICU lengths of stay are longer
ED Visits Down Dec. 2020 to Jan. 2021 Versus Prepandemic
Emergency department visits were 25 percent lower during December 2020 to January 2021 versus one year earlier
U.S. Overdose Deaths Have Soared During COVID-19 Pandemic
Increase largely driven by illicitly manufactured fentanyl and other synthetic opioids
