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...
Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
COPD patients, smokers have up-regulation of ACE-2, the cellular entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2
Probiotics May Help Reduce Mild-to-Moderate Acne Symptoms
Treatment with probiotics may help augment the skin's natural defenses against acne
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut IBS Symptoms
Increased ability to retain present-moment focus and to act with awareness tied to symptom improvement
Higher Vitamin D From Food May Protect Against Heart Disease
Findings of protective effect were stronger in men
Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
Study followed women with high and low ovarian reserves over a median time period of 16 years
Telehealth Usage Was Growing Among Internists Prior to COVID-19
Survey conducted prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has led to rapid adoption of telehealth
Quality Improvement Effort Cuts Blood Clots in Brain Injury Patients
Prophylactic anticoagulation protocol improves patient outcomes
Prevalence of Autoimmunity May Be on the Rise
Reasons for increasing prevalence among broad subgroups from 1988 to 2012 remain unclear
BP Levels Influence Racial Differences in Cognitive Decline
Black individuals' higher cumulative BP levels may contribute to racial differences in cognitive decline
