CDC: U.S. COVID-19 Rates Much Higher Than Reported
As of April 1, NYC had reported 53,800 cases, but actual number of infections was 12 times higher
Large Losses Anticipated for Primary Care Practices in 2020
Loss of gross revenue over 2020 due to COVID-19 estimated at $67,774 per full-time physician
NY Health Care Workers Report Distress Related to COVID-19 Care
Higher percentage of nurses/advanced practice providers screened positive versus attending physicians
Antibody Tests ID COVID-19 Two to Three Weeks After Symptoms
After onset of symptoms, sensitivity is low in first week, increases in second week, peaks in third week
COVID-19 Drug Remdesivir Could Cost Up to $3,120 Per Patient
In the U.S., government programs, additional Gilead assistance should mean all patients have access to the drug
Intestinal Illness Spurs Recall of Bagged Salads Sold at Walmart, Aldi
More than 200 people have contracted cyclosporiasis; 23 people have been hospitalized
Many Practice Unsafe Household Cleaning Against COVID-19
Warnings needed for prep of disinfectant solutions, use of bleach on food, applying cleaning products to skin
CDC Updates List of Who Is at Highest Risk for COVID-19
Agency now says risk among adults increases steadily with age, and is not limited to those over 65
Genomewide Level Associations Identified for Severe COVID-19
Association signal spanning several genes ID'd at 3p21.31; signal at 9q34.2 coincides with ABO locus
Heart Failure Ups Risk of Death in Patients With New T2DM
Five-year risk ratio of death linked to heart failure three times higher at five years after T2DM diagnosis