RSNA: Ulnar Fractures May Indicate Intimate Partner Violence
Falls rarely cause ulnar fractures, which may be a sign of intimate partner violence
Glucocorticoid Use Tied to CVD Risk in Immune-Mediated Diseases
Risk for CVD increased in association with glucocorticoid dose, even with <5.0 mg daily prednisolone-equivalent dose
Hot Spots ID’d for Higher CRC Mortality in Younger Women
Nearly one in 16 U.S. counties are hot spots, with the majority in the South
Flu Shot More Popular Than COVID-19 Vaccine Among Older Adults
58 percent of adults aged 50 to 80 years report being somewhat or very likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine
‘Teach-Back’ Communication Strategy Aids Diabetes Outcomes
Patients who use teach-back have fewer diabetes-related complications, hospitalizations, health expenditures
Increased PCR Testing Shown to Slow COVID-19 Transmission
Average reproduction number reduced by 9 percent with 10-fold increase in ratio of tests to new cases
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Cancer Risk Up Into Adulthood for Those With Birth Defects
Risk for cancer increased for individuals with nonchromosomal birth defects, chromosomal birth anomalies
NHLBI Updates Guidance for Management of Asthma
Guidance focuses on tailored treatment interventions for specific age groups based on disease severity
Impact of Medicaid Expansion on Diabetes Outcomes Limited
Number of foot exams increased, but no improvements seen in other important care continuum measures
