Early Use of Empiric Antibacterial Therapy Common in COVID-19
Likelihood of receiving antibiotics higher for more severe illness, at for-profit hospitals
Mortality, Intubation Rates Lower With Anticoagulation in COVID-19
Thromboembolic disease that was not suspected clinically identified in 42 percent of autopsies
FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizers in Food-Like Packaging
Reports received by the FDA include hand sanitizer sold in a pouch that resembled a snack
Model Says COVID-19 Deaths Could Surpass 317,000 by December
Since January, there have been more than 5 million COVID-19 cases in the U.S. and more than 180,000 deaths
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...
Vitamin C Positively Linked to Skeletal Muscle Mass Measures
Positive links seen for dietary and circulating vitamin C with muscle mass in middle- and older-aged adults
Recovery Protocol Cuts Opioid Use After Elective Neurosurgery
Cohort study shows reduced opioid use for patients having elective spine and peripheral nerve surgery
Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors Not Tied to Skin Cancer
No increased risk seen with topical calcineurin versus topical corticosteroids in adults with dermatitis
Parents Have Contradictory Views on Childhood Vaccines
More than one-third of parents believe not all recommended vaccines are necessary
Program Improves Use of Chronic Opioid Therapy in HIV Care
TEACH intervention increases adherence to guideline-concordant care for HIV patients with chronic pain
