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...
Deaths From Alcohol, Drugs, Suicide Topped 150,000 in 2018
While there was a decrease in opioid overdose deaths, alcohol and suicide deaths increased
ACR Updates Guideline for Management of Gout
ULT strongly recommended for tophaceous gout, radiographic damage due to gout, gout flares
Clinical Performance of SARS-COV-2 Antibody Tests Varies
Sensitivity of both Abbot and EUROIMMUN serologic assays poor during first 14 days of symptoms
Melanoma Risk From Biologic Therapy Remains Uncertain
Systematic literature review and meta-analysis reveal link to increased risk cannot be ruled out
Mobile Platform Useful for Treating Depression, Anxiety
Engagement with apps high; effects sustained for two months
Asthma Tied to Longer COVID-19 Intubation Time
However, asthma not associated with higher rates of acute respiratory distress syndrome, death
Factors Linked to COVID-19 In-Hospital Mortality ID’d in NYC
22 percent of patients critically ill; older age, chronic cardiac disease linked to higher in-hospital mortality
CDC: Live Poultry Linked to Salmonella Cases in 28 States
17 hospitalizations reported, but no deaths reported; children younger than 5 account for one-third of ill people
One-Year Mortality High Following ED Visit for Overdose
Mortality rates higher from unintentional overdose, suicide, and natural causes at one year
