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...
Sociodemographic Gaps Found in COVID-19 Incidence, Knowledge
Knowledge of fomite spread lower among African-Americans, Hispanics, those younger than 30
Clinical, Epidemiological Features of Pediatric SARS-CoV-2 ID’d
Cough and fever most common initial symptoms; patchy lesions in lobules seen on chest CT in most patients
Face-Mask Use May Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
Daily COVID-19 growth rate significantly decreased after face-mask use mandated in public
Rapid Progression Noted in Artificial Stone Silicosis
Progressive massive fibrosis increased from 6.6 to 37.7 percent after mean follow-up of 4.1 years
Court Rules Against Drug Price Disclosures in TV Ads
Judges said HHS exceeded its legal authority by requiring drug price disclosure as part of its stewardship of Medicare, Medicaid
Nine Texas Mayors Ask Governor for Power to Mandate Face Masks
Growing number of studies show face masks reduce the spread of the new coronavirus
Risk for COVID-19 Reinfection Remains Unknown
Jeffrey Shaman, Ph.D., of Climate and Health Program at Columbia University, spoke with HD Live! about COVID-19 reinfection risk
Prevalence of Asthma Up for Children With Disability
Odds of asthma significantly higher for children with a disability or delay versus typically growing children
Proactive Monitoring Program Beneficial for COVID-19 Home Care
Total of 6,853 patients monitored as of May 21, 2020; average of nine patients/day sent to ED
