SARS-CoV-2 Contamination of Air, Surfaces Examined in ICU, Wards
Rate of positivity higher in ICU than in COVID-19 ward; half of samples from ICU staff shoe soles positive
Post-Detox Treatment Lowers Mortality in Opioid Use Disorder
Patients with opioid use disorder receiving treatment after inpatient care had increased one-year survival
Obesity Is Risk Factor for COVID-19 Hospital Admission in <60s
Second study shows obesity is one of the most important factors for admission
Preoperative Metformin Tied to Better Surgical Outcomes
Risks for postop mortality, readmission down among adults with T2DM who received preop metformin
Common Coronaviruses Are Highly Seasonal
Most cases peak during winter months, with highest infection frequency in children younger than age 5 years
Prognostic Score Predicts Time to First Treatment in Leukemia
Prognostic score for early-stage CLL based on genetic test, lymphocyte count, lymph node status
CDC: Overall Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension 32.4 Percent
Unadjusted prevalence of self-reported antihypertensive meds use 76.0 percent for those with HTN
First Saliva Test for COVID-19 Approved by FDA
Patients spit into plastic tube and then give the tube back to health care worker for laboratory testing
Most Home BP Devices Available Online Are Not Validated
Only 5.5 percent of the devices stocked by international e-commerce businesses validated
Remdesivir May Improve Oxygen-Support Class in Severe COVID-19
Oxygen-support class improved in 68 percent of patients receiving compassionate use of remdesivir
