Global Burden High for Musculoskeletal Disorders
From 1990, slight decrease seen in age-standardized prevalence, disability-adjusted life year rates
Unhealthy Drinking Habits Seen With Some Psychiatric Disorders
People with depression, anxiety disorder, or bulimia more likely to exceed daily, weekly alcohol limits
Two-Thirds of U.S. Adults Have Recommended Stroke Knowledge
Considerable difference in stroke knowledge found by race, Hispanic origin, with highest prevalence among non-Hispanic Whites
AstraZeneca Hopes to Have COVID-19 Vaccine Ready by Year’s End
To ensure the vaccine has the longest possible shelf-life, company is not producing injectable vials of the vaccine yet
~65 Percent of Office-Based Doctors Can ID Patients in Need of Follow-Up
More primary care physicians and those with an EHR system have computerized capability to ID patients due for preventive, follow-up care
Preterm Birth May Be Increased for Women With SARS-CoV-2
Perinatal infection infrequent; effect of infection during early pregnancy not known
HPV Vaccine Generally Well Tolerated in Males
Disproportionate reports found for some adverse events, including syncope, with reporting odds ratio of 2.85
Cognitive Disorders More Common in People Admitted for COVID-19
Genetic variations may put some individuals at higher risk for severe infection
Online Program, Population Health Management Combo Aids Weight Loss
Combo yielded greatest weight loss for obese, overweight patients over 12 months
Dermatologic Manifestations of COVID-19 May Persist
Papulosquamous eruptions, pernio/chilblains last ≥60 days in some patients