Risk for Heart Failure Increased for Women Taking β-Blockers
Difference of 4.6 percent found between women and men in rate of heart failure at presentation for ACS
Baloxavir Protects Household Contacts From Influenza
Percentage of patients in whom clinical influenza developed significantly lower in baloxavir group
Arthritis Patients Needing to Shelter in Place Require More Support
Survey finds many experiencing increased symptoms, less physical activity, emotional issues
COVID-19 Case Rates, Deaths Considerably Higher in Prisons
Case rate more than fivefold higher among prisoners versus U.S. population; death rate also higher
COVID-19-Related Symptoms Persist After Recovery
Only 12.6 percent of patients completely free of any COVID-19-related symptoms
Black Individuals at Increased Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Risk increased for infection and hospitalization, but not mortality, for Blacks versus non-Blacks
More Than One in Four Seniors Reported Falling in Past Year
In 2018, 27.5 percent of older adults reported falling at least once; 10.2 percent reported injury from a fall
Children Seem Not to Be Driving SARS-COV-2 Transmission
Children mainly infected in familial clusters, and transmission lower than expected in schools
WHO to Lead Investigation of COVID-19 Pandemic Origins
Agency acknowledged on Thursday that the new coronavirus can linger in small airborne droplets indoors
Gilead Presents Additional Data on Efficacy of Remdesivir for COVID-19
Pharma company says there is further evidence remdesivir may reduce deaths, hasten recovery
