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The stress of the COVID-19 pandemic

APA: Americans Are Stressed, Particularly Young Adults

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American Psychological Association says annual survey points to national mental health crisis
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 Oct. 19 to 23

Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup

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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...
In a Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America white paper

SHEA Updates Guidance for Health Care Staff With Hepatitis, HIV

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Career counseling recommended for those planning to conduct exposure-prone procedures
Adequate nursing resources during labor and birth aid maternal and infant health outcomes

Adequate Staffing During Labor, Delivery Boosts Outcomes

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Findings link nursing care to skin-to-skin contact, breastfeeding, recovery care
More daytime noise exposure may increase the risk for poorer late-life cognition and risk for dementia

Daytime Noise Tied to Higher Dementia Risk

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More daytime noise tied to 30 percent higher risk for mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer disease
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be safely performed in patients with non-MRI-conditional cardiac devices

MRI Safe for Those With Non-MRI-Conditional Cardiac Devices

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MRI can be performed safely in patients with non-MRI-conditional devices, including pacemakers
In an evidence-based clinical guideline

Guidelines Developed for Care of Adults With Down Syndrome

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Strong recommendation advises screening for Alzheimer-type dementia starting at age 40 years
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Green Tea, Coffee Intake Linked to Reduced Mortality in T2DM

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Higher levels of consumption of green tea and/or coffee may reduce mortality in those with T2DM
For women with breast cancer

Taking Lipid-Lowering Meds Tied to Lower Risk for Cancer Death

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Adherence inversely linked to mortality related to breast cancer, CRC, melanoma in women
Flavan-3-ol intake is associated with lower systolic blood pressure

Flavan-3-ol Intake Appears to Lower Systolic Blood Pressure

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Reduction comparable to adherence to Mediterranean diet or moderate reduction in salt