Extreme High Temps More Than Double Cardiovascular Deaths
Extreme temperatures -- 109 degrees -- seen frequently in some parts of the world raise risks from climate change
ACC: Increase Seen in Death Rates Due to Hypertension-Related CVD
2007 to 2017 saw increase in death rates in rural and urban populations, for all age groups, both sexes
ACC: E-Cigarette Use Continues to Rise
Authors say long-term health consequences remain unknown
Vitamin C May Reduce Ventilation Time in Critically Ill Patients
Review shows vitamin C can shorten the duration of mechanical ventilation by an average of 25 percent
Online Patient Portal Access Aids Diabetes Management
Significant benefit seen for medication adherence, glycemic control with online portal access
Higher Intake of Fruits, Vegetables Tied to Fewer Menopause Symptoms
Higher intake of citrus fruits especially tied to lower total menopause rating scale score
Temperature Impacts Likelihood of Bad Mental Health Days
Cooler days decrease, while hotter days eventually increase, chance of reporting bad mental health days
Late-Life Depression Severity Varies by Race, Ethnicity
Differences identified in depression severity, symptom burden, and depression care
Half of Americans Anxious About Getting COVID-19
And more than half of adults report concern about the financial impact of the pandemic
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...
