Deferment of Elective Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Will Have Lasting Impact
Cumulative backlog includes more than 1 million surgeries at two years after end of elective surgery deferment
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...
Globally, Women Less Likely to Develop Heart Disease Than Men
Rates of primary prevention higher in women, but secondary prevention efforts higher in men
Success More Than 50 Percent for Second Child With Fertility Treatment
Chances range from 51 to 88 percent depending on use of frozen versus fresh embryos
Multiple Sclerosis Tied to Higher Risk for CVD, Cerebrovascular Disease
MS associated with a 3.5-fold higher risk for mortality, 1.5-fold higher risk for cardiovascular mortality
Burden of Severe COVID-19 High in California, Washington State
Length of stay was 9.3 days for survivors; probability high for ICU admission, mortality
1990 to 2017 Saw Increase in Prevalence, Incidence of Psoriasis
In addition, global burden of suffering related to psoriasis increased, with increases in YLDs, DALYs
AAOS: QR Codes on Children’s Casts May Be Useful for Care Info
In many cases, scanning the code keeps patients from needing to contact the treating physician
Improving Glycemic Control May Also Aid COVID-19 Outcomes
Insulin infusion may reduce risk for severe disease in those with hyperglycemia and COVID-19
Spirituality May Have Protective Effect on QOL for Stroke Survivors
Spirituality may moderate link between care partner depressive symptoms and survivor psychological QOL
