USPSTF: Behavioral Interventions Likely Prevent Tobacco Use
Primary care-feasible behavioral interventions have moderate net benefit for school-aged children
Thromboembolic Complications in COVID-19 Discussed
All hospitalized COVID-19 patients should be started on prophylactic low-molecular-weight heparin
Low Vitamin D, Smoking Predict Worse Cognitive Function in MS
Higher vitamin D predicted better cognitive performance, while smoking predicted worse performance
David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
Diabetes Medication Prescribing Increased 2003 to 2016
However, authors say there is little evidence that doctors are tailoring treatment for patients
Adding High-Dose Chloroquine Not Advised for Severe COVID-19
High-dose versus low-dose group had higher lethality until day 13, more instances of QTc interval >500 ms
National Coronavirus Testing Strategy Announced as U.S. Cases Top 1 Million
And, potential vaccine against COVID-19 shows promise, could begin human testing within a few weeks
Low Vitamin D May Reduce Survival for Some With Multiple Myeloma
Differential effect seen by race, with significantly lower OS for white but not African-American patients
David Shulkin, M.D., on COVID-19 Financial Consequences for Health Care System
Shulkin, ninth secretary for Veterans Affairs, estimates health care provider revenue down about $500 billion
Racial Differences Found in Managing Children’s Pain From Broken Bones
Minority children less likely to receive opioids and optimal pain management versus white children
