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
Direct Medical Costs of COVID-19 Infection Are Considerable
Costs could vary from $163.4 to $654.0 billion for 20 to 80 percent of U.S. population infected, respectively
FDA Warns of Bogus Claims by Makers of Hand Sanitizer
No evidence hand-sanitizing products can protect consumers for 24 hours or after multiple hand washings
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...
Review: MMR, MMRV, MMR+V Vaccines Are Effective, Safe
Review confirms vaccines effective for preventing disease, not associated with increased risk for autism
