IDSA Issues Rapid Guidelines for Treatment of COVID-19
Expert panel urges that treatments for COVID-19 be given in the context of clinical trials
Chest X-Ray Findings Normal for Many Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Among 636 urgent care patients with confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19, 58.3 percent had normal CXR
Asthma Not Common in COVID-19 Patients Who Have Died
Only about 5 percent of COVID-19 patients in New York State who have died had asthma
CDC Looks at Transmission of COVID-19 to Health Care Workers
Longer exposure to patients linked to transmission; many HCP report exposure only in health care setting
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...
Risk for Severe COVID-19 May Be Up in People With COPD, Smokers
COPD patients, smokers have up-regulation of ACE-2, the cellular entry receptor for SARS-CoV-2
Probiotics May Help Reduce Mild-to-Moderate Acne Symptoms
Treatment with probiotics may help augment the skin's natural defenses against acne
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction May Cut IBS Symptoms
Increased ability to retain present-moment focus and to act with awareness tied to symptom improvement
Higher Vitamin D From Food May Protect Against Heart Disease
Findings of protective effect were stronger in men
Ovarian Insufficiency Not Tied to Higher Risks for Obesity, Diabetes
Study followed women with high and low ovarian reserves over a median time period of 16 years
