Recommendations Issued for Pediatric Abuse-Related Head Trauma
Recommendations for pediatricians include remaining vigilant for signs, consulting subspecialists
Shortages Seen for Drugs That Show Promise Against COVID-19
Patients who currently rely on remdesivir or hydroxychloroquine now facing dangerous shortages
FDA: Insulin Among Drugs Transitioned to Biological Products
New regulatory pathway for biologic drugs allows for approval of biosimilars, interchangeable versions
Triple Therapy Cuts Mortality in Patients With Symptomatic COPD
All-cause mortality risk significantly lower for triple-drug regimen versus one of two dual-drug regimens
More Steps in a Day Tied to Lower Risk for Death
Step intensity not linked to significantly lower mortality risk after adjusting for total steps per day
Cumulative Dose of Oral Steroids Associated With HTN Incidence
Incidence of hypertension higher for adults on oral steroids for any of six chronic inflammatory diseases
Gender-Concordant ID May Aid Mental Health in Trans Adults
Benefits include less psychological distress, lower prevalence of suicidal thoughts, planning
CDC: Modest Decreases Seen in TB Cases, TB-Related Deaths
From 2017 to 2018, 2 and 5 percent declines seen in incident TB and TB-related deaths, respectively
1990 to 2017 Saw Increases in Primary Liver Cancer Cases
PLC cases diagnosed before age 30 decreased, but those diagnosed at 30 to 59, ≥60 years increased
Article Addresses Management of Cancer Care During COVID-19
Patient information should be provided; well visits should be rescheduled, transitioned to telemedicine
