USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screening for Those at Increased Risk
Screening for HBV has moderate net benefit in adolescents, adults at increased risk for infection
L-Thyroxine Does Not Improve Subclinical Hypothyroidism in ≥65s
No improvement seen in hypothyroid symptoms, tiredness versus placebo in older adults with SCH
Average of 11 Work Days Lost Due to Injury Per Person in U.S.
Lost work days have an average value of $1,560, with variation by injury mechanism, body region
High Alcohol Consumption May Be Causally Tied to Stroke, PAD
Some evidence of positive link seen for genetically predicted alcohol consumption with CAD, a-fib, AAA
Race and Income Influence Risk for Severe COVID-19
Higher risk seen for black and American Indian versus white adults, for those living in low-income households
ACE Inhibitors, ARBs Not Linked to Risk for COVID-19
And, not one of five classes of anti-HTN meds linked to increased likelihood of positive COVID-19 test
With Many States Reopening, COVID-19 Testing Levels Still Too Low
Analysis shows that right now just 40 percent of states can meet the lower 2 percent threshold for testing
ATS Issues Guideline on the Diagnosis of Sarcoidosis
Recommendations address the uncertainties faced by clinicians in the detection, diagnosis of sarcoidosis
Guidelines Issued for Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Topical glucocorticosteroids recommended over no treatment
Posttraumatic Stress Symptoms Seen in China After COVID-19
People with poor sleep quality report higher rates of posttraumatic stress symptoms
