AAN: Hypersomnolence in Elderly Linked to Medical Conditions
Hypersomnolence linked to increased risk for developing diabetes, cancer, HTN three years later
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Now at 89
Second death reported; new cases also reported in 10 states
2003 to 2016 Saw Changes in Characteristics of PCI, CABG Patients
Risk-adjusted mortality decreased significantly after CABG but not after PCI across all clinical indications
>10,000 Uninsured Texas Patients Seek Dialysis in ED Annually
In 2017, emergency hemodialysis for the uninsured totaled $21.8 million in hospital costs
USPSTF Recommends Screening All Adults for Hepatitis C Virus
B recommendation applies to all asymptomatic adults ages 18 to 79 years regardless of risk
Chest CT Findings for COVID-19 More Common Later in Infection
CT findings include consolidation, bilateral and peripheral disease, greater total lung involvement
February 2020 Briefing – Internal Medicine
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Internal Medicine for February 2020. This roundup includes the...
CDC Broadens Testing Guidelines for Coronavirus
Agency updates recommendations for evaluating and reporting persons under investigation
Three More COVID-19 Deaths Reported at Washington State Nursing Home
Frail and elderly nursing home residents may be particularly susceptible to virus
Focus on Vaccinating Elderly May Not Be Enough for Flu Protection
Strategies prioritizing vaccination for elderly persons seem not to reduce hospitalizations, mortality
