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Use of tenofovir alafenamide-emtricitabine is not cost-effective compared with generic tenofovir disoproxil fumarate-emtricitabine for HIV preexposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men

New HIV PrEP Drug Not Cost-Effective Compared With Generic

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F/TAF would avert 2,101 fractures, 25 cases of end-stage renal disease, but not deemed cost-effective
Millions of much-needed testing kits for COVID-19 are on the way to clinics and labs nationwide

Millions of Coronavirus Test Kits Available Soon, Vice President Says

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Last week, Pence said that all restrictions on coronavirus testing would be lifted
Among adults with atrial fibrillation

Apixaban Seems Safer Than Rivaroxaban for A-Fib

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Lower rates seen for ischemic stroke or systemic embolism, GI bleeding or intracranial hemorrhage
For older adults

Excess Mortality Observed for Older Adults With BP Below 130/80 mm Hg

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Mortality risk lower for SBPs of 150 to 159 mm Hg versus 130 to 139 mm Hg for nonfrail, frail elderly
There is a decreased risk for melanoma diagnosis among bereaved individuals but increased mortality associated with melanoma compared with nonbereaved individuals

Bereavement Tied to Higher Melanoma-Related Mortality

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Authors suggest delayed diagnosis may result from lack of partner to notice skin changes
The median incubation period for coronavirus disease 2019 is estimated to be 5.1 days

Median Incubation Period Estimated at 5.1 Days for COVID-19

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Overall, 101 of 10,000 cases will develop symptoms after 14 days of active monitoring or quarantine
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease are associated with an increased risk for rheumatoid arthritis

Asthma, COPD Linked to Higher Risk for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Risk for rheumatoid arthritis up after adjustment for covariates, including smoking pack-years/status
Diabetes-related lower-extremity complications are a large and increasing contributor to the global burden of disability

Diabetes-Related Lower-Extremity Complications Increasing

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In 2016, 1.8 percent of global population had DRLECs, which increased from 1990 estimates
In an Endocrine Society guideline update

Romosozumab Added to Guideline for Management of Osteoporosis

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Drug recommended for postmenopausal women at very high fracture risk but not at high risk for heart disease, stroke
Socioeconomic status and other geographically defined factors are associated with incidence of acute appendicitis

Acute Appendicitis Incidence Not Randomly Distributed

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Geographic patterns associated with income and education levels may influence incidence