Risk Score May Predict Critical Illness at COVID-19 Admission
10 independent predictors in risk score include chest radiographic abnormality, age, hemoptysis, dyspnea
Epidemic Growth of COVID-19 Not Linked to Latitude, Temperature
Slower epidemic growth strongly tied to restrictions of mass gatherings, school closure, social distancing
ACR Issues Statement on Return of Routine Radiology Services
Comprehensive strategy for safe resumption should consider local COVID-19 statistics, PPE availability
Acupuncture Beneficial for Postprandial Distress Syndrome
Response rate and elimination rate of all three cardinal symptoms increased versus sham acupuncture
Residual Shunt After PFO Closure Linked to Higher Risk for Stroke
Risk for recurrent stroke, transient ischemic attack increased with presence of residual shunt
Hydroxychloroquine Has No Impact on Outcomes in COVID-19
No link seen between use of the drug and risk for composite end point of intubation or death
IBD Not Tied to Female Genital Tract Malignancies
Findings seen in a national sample of Dutch patients from 1991 to 2015
SARS-CoV-2 Spreads Rapidly Through Skilled Nursing Facilities
More than half of residents who tested positive were asymptomatic at time of testing
Cardiorespiratory Fitness Aids Mortality Prediction
Cardiorespiratory fitness even more predictive when combined with traditional risk factors
Significant Reductions Seen in Breast Cancer Death With Screening
Women participating in mammography screening also had decrease in rate of advanced breast cancer
