Mystery Illness Strikes Hundreds in India
Symptoms similar to those associated with epilepsy, including headaches, nausea, vomiting, seizures
California Introduces Smartphone Coronavirus Exposure Alert Tool
If a user tests positive for COVID-19, they will receive a code they can use to send an anonymous alert to others
Large U.S. Claims Study IDs Complications of COVID-19
Association with COVID-19 strong, absolute risk high for viral pneumonia, respiratory failure, acute kidney failure, sepsis
Hep C Testing, Identification Plummet During COVID-19
Reductions seen in hospital-wide and ambulatory clinic HCV testing, identification of new HCV+ patients
Female Physicians Spend More Time in EHR Than Males
No sex-specific differences observed for patient satisfaction scores or efficiency measures
Proportion of Older Adults Owning, Using Hearing Aids Increasing
Fewer Black Americans owned and used hearing aids across 2011 to 2018, and they had a smaller increase in ownership, use
CDC Recommends Universal Mask Wearing
Mask wearing is top CDC recommendation to help stop the spread of COVID-19
COVID-19 Lockdown Tied to Increased Heavy Drinking
One-third of adults report binge drinking during the pandemic; existing binge drinkers increasing their intake
Sexual Assault Tied to Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures in Women
Sexual assault trauma accounts for 22 percent of the increased risk for PNES in women
Global Need High for Rehabilitation Services
Musculoskeletal disorders contributed most to prevalence; highest need for rehabilitation services seen in Western Pacific region
