Clinical Features ID’d for First 2019 Novel Coronavirus Patients
Forty-one patients ID'd with virus as of Jan. 2, 2020; all had pneumonia with abnormal chest CT findings
Survey: Most Americans Think of Themselves as Healthy
Those with higher income rate their health higher than those with lower income
Coronavirus Deaths Top 100 in China
CDC urges all Americans to avoid any nonessential travel to China
Potential Links ID’d for Marijuana Use, Cardiovascular Risks
Key classes of cardiovascular medications are affected by marijuana, including statins, β-blockers
LV Hypertrophy May Explain Racial Disparities in Heart Failure
Some of the excess risk for heart failure explained by higher prevalence of malignant LVH in blacks
Parity, Breastfeeding Inversely Tied to Early Natural Menopause
Risk for early menopause lowest among those reporting exclusive breastfeeding for seven to 12 months
Tdap or Td Vaccine May Be Used for Decennial Td Booster Doses
Either Tdap or Td also allowed for tetanus prophylaxis in wound management, catch-up immunization doses
Effects of Vit D Correction on CV Health Studied in Obese Children
No change seen in endothelial function, but reductions in BP, fasting glucose concentration seen at six months
Many Family Caregivers Never Speak to Health Care Workers
Likelihood of being asked about needing help up for those who interacted often with health care workers
Wealthy Pay Most to Finance U.S. Health Care
However, share of income is greatest among households with lowest income
