USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screening for Those at Increased Risk
Screening for HBV has moderate net benefit in adolescents, adults at increased risk for infection
Lawnmower Injuries More Common in Children From Rural Areas
Rural areas have higher rates of incidence, infection, surgical complications, amputations
Recommendations Made for PPE Use by HCPs in COVID-19 Care
Guidelines address mask, glove, face shield use in conventional, contingency, crisis capacity settings
Guidelines Issued for Managing Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Topical glucocorticosteroids recommended over no treatment
American Association for Cancer Research, April 27-28
The American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2020 The annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was held virtually this...
April 2020 Briefing – Pediatrics
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Pediatrics for April 2020. This roundup includes the latest...
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...
More Mental Health Visits Tied to Lower Rates of Youth Suicide
Youth suicide risk highest with epilepsy, depression, schizophrenia, substance use, bipolar disorder
Contact Tracing Can Cut Time to Case Isolation in SARS-CoV-2
Household contacts had higher risk for infection; children were as likely to be infected as adults
Food Insecurity Rates High Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Pandemic-related food insecurity follows known regional patterns
