Wrong-Patient Order Entry Errors Reduced With Patient Photos
Display of patient photographs in electronic health records associated with decrease in WPOE errors
Genetics Tied to Thromboembolism Risk With Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Genetic signature tied to doubled risk for developing potentially fatal blood clots in one in seven IBD patients
FDA Approves First Rapid COVID-19 Test for Home Use
Simple nasal swab test requires prescription; people younger than 14 cannot perform the test on themselves
Pandemic Affecting Young People’s Mental Health
Self-reported symptoms of depression, thoughts of suicide much higher than historical norms
Fluvoxamine Linked to Reduction in Clinical Deterioration in COVID-19
Findings seen among adult outpatients with SARS-CoV-2 with oxygen saturation of 92 percent or greater
Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo Declared Over
Wednesday marks 42 days, or two incubation periods, since the last survivor tested negative for the virus
AHA: Polypill, With or Without Aspirin, Reduces Cardiovascular Events
Significant reductions seen in primary outcome for use of polypill and polypill plus aspirin combination
Guidelines Developed for Diabetes Management in CKD
Recommendations and practice points relate to comprehensive care needs, glycemic monitoring, lifestyle interventions
Hormonal Contraceptive Use May Delay Return of Fecundability
Longest delay of five to eight months found for users of injectable contraceptives; no lasting effect seen on fecundability for long-term use
Permanent Night Shift Workers at Higher Risk for Asthma
Increase in risk for moderate-severe asthma observed in morning chronotypes working irregular shifts, including nights
