Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician's Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of...
Long-Term Physical Activity Not Tied to Knee Arthritis
Persistent, extensive sitting not associated with either elevated or reduced risk
Deaths of Despair Likely to Increase During Pandemic
Authors propose policies addressing employment; access to care; and integrated behavioral, clinical care
New York State Reports Cases of Pediatric Inflammatory Syndrome Tied to COVID-19
Pediatric patients presenting with compatible symptoms should undergo SARS-CoV-2 testing
RHB-105 Effective for Eradication of Helicobacter pylori in Adults
Eradication rates with triple therapy unaffected by resistance to clarithromycin, metronidazole
Link Found Between Body Size in Childhood, Later Life Disease
Larger genetically predicted body size in childhood link to later CAD, T2DM due to large adult body size
Cardio-Obstetrics Team Key to Managing CVD in Pregnancy
Cardio-obstetrics team should review maternal cardiovascular risk, obstetric risk, fetal risk, outcomes
Organic Nitrates May Not Aid Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Additionally, organic nitrates are poorly tolerated with headaches as the major complaint
GI Symptoms Seen in Less Than 10 Percent of COVID-19 Patients
Outpatients with new-onset GI symptoms should be monitored for COVID-19 symptoms
Health Insurance Coverage Disruption Impedes Cancer Care
Findings consistent across cancer continuum, from screening to treatment and end-of-life care
