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The number of coronavirus cases among Americans jumped to 34 Friday

CDC: U.S. Coronavirus Cases Reach 34

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Agency reports 13 U.S. cases and 21 cases among people who have been repatriated
Longer use of hormone therapy is associated with high muscle mass and a low prevalence of sarcopenia in postmenopausal women

Longer Hormone Therapy Tied to Less Muscle Loss in Menopause

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In large study of postmenopausal women, sarcopenia lower in participants with history of prolonged HT
Mobile devices may be reliable and accurate for interpreting images needed in making the clinical decision to administer intravenous thrombolysis in patients with acute stroke

Image Reading on Mobile Devices Feasible for Stroke Decisions

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Findings support concept of telestroke services for decision to administer intravenous thrombolysis
Early-adolescent and young adult cancer survivors have increased mortality and morbidity risks compared with siblings or the general population

Late Mortality Up for Survivors of Early-Teen, Young Adult Cancers

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Risks for late mortality, chronic health conditions higher compared with siblings, general population
Chronic kidney disease has a major effect on global health

Chronic Kidney Disease Poses Major Global Health Burden

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Burden measured both by direct morbidity, mortality and as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease
The overall vaccine effectiveness against any influenza virus associated with medically attended acute respiratory illness is 45 percent for the current influenza season

Vaccine Effectiveness 45 Percent for Flu Virus Linked to ARI

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Estimated VE 50 percent against influenza B/Victoria viruses, 37 percent against influenza A(H1N1)pdm009
The number of COVID-19 cases in China dropped Thursday

Number of COVID-19 Cases in China Lower With New Counting Method

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Meanwhile, two passengers from affected cruise ship docked in Japan die
For patients with certain neurological conditions

Out-of-Pocket Costs Impact Neurologic Medication Adherence

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Increased OOP costs tied to lower adherence in those with dementia, on gabapentinoids for neuropathy
Delivery of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity by registered dietitian nutritionists is effective and beneficial for Medicare beneficiaries

Dietitians Effective for Weight Loss in Obese Medicare Patients

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Findings seen in trial of integration of intensive behavioral therapy into primary care practice
In real-world practice

More Side Effects Seen With Guideline-Recommended Chlorthalidone

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No cardiovascular benefits found with chlorthalidone versus hydrochlorothiazide for hypertension treatment